temple regrowth after stopping dutasteride?

Rev2Liv · Feb 22, 2006

I am a Norwood 3 with thick crown and top. I was born with a high V shaped hairline. Having been on Dutas for the better part of 13 months, I have noticed that my front hairline has actually receded with my right temple thinning out far more than expected. For the first four months, some vellus hair started growing in the temple areas, then slowly i noticed that my temples actually receding and thinning. At the 13 month stage, I am seriously thinking about stopping Dutas in perhaps a vein hope that my temples will fill out a bit more.

Has anyone who has stopped dutasteride noticed any regrowth in the temple area?

Aplunk1 · Feb 22, 2006

DHT inhibitors usually don't work on the temples.. it's best to stay on the dutas. Why not trying a topical antiandrogen to put on your temples?

IDOASIS · Feb 22, 2006

Aplunk1 said:
DHT inhibitors usually don't work on the temples.

It seems that you have changed your mind at this issue ,am I right?

Aplunk1 · Feb 22, 2006

Well, I'm not quite sure... I can't tell if it's the minoxidil or the Avodart, or maybe the combination of both. I've obviously gotten great regrowth along this area, but I don't want to be making statements that I cannot back up myself-- such as DHT inhibitors preventing temple recession.