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Dutasteride Custom Hair Loss Formulas

We have two delivery options available:

  • Topical options: Dutasteride*, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Fluocinolone, & Biotin in a safe high-penetration delivery vehicle
  • Oral: Dutasteride* capsules with or without Biotin
  • *FDA off-label use for hair loss

  • Strongest topical Dutasteride up to 5-in-1 Premium Rx formula
  • Customizable with gel, solution, and capsule options
  • Prescription-grade active ingredients
  • No preservatives, no propylene glycol, no parabens, cruelty-free, no alcohol (gel only)
  • Topical dose options: Dutasteride 0.1%, Minoxidil 0.0%-7.5%, Tretinoin 0.0%-0.0125%, Fluocinolone 0.01%
  • Capsule dose options: Dutasteride 0.1mg-0.6mg with or without Biotin up to 5000mcg
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Frequently asked questions

What are Dutasteride Custom Formulas?

Strut Men’s Dutasteride Hair Loss Formula* is a pharmacist and physician-formulated mixture of pharmaceutical-grade ingredients that may help reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in some men when used regularly and as prescribed. This is a topical option for men who don’t want to take a capsule. Strut Dutasteride Compounded Capsules* combine Dutasteride with Biotin for healthy hair growth into one once-daily capsule taken by mouth. This is a good option for men who prefer an oral Dutasteride route. *Dutasteride used for hair loss is considered an FDA off-label use.

How do Dutasteride Custom Formulas work?

Dutasteride is a 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor medication that is being used off-label for male pattern hair loss. Dutasteride works on the scalp by blocking the enzyme which converts Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It has been discovered that DHT can play a role in male pattern hair loss. Once DHT is indirectly blocked by Dutasteride, you may experience a reduction in hair loss and a general maintenance of the hair you currently have. Sometimes, Dutasteride will even regrow some of the lost hair, but the main goal is reducing additional hair loss.

What is a compounded medication?

A compounded medication is a prescription that is mixed up specifically for you based on your doctor’s request for specific strengths, ingredients, and dosage forms. Compounded medications are not manufactured, but made in compounding pharmacies by U.S. licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians that follow a formula ‘recipe’ customized to your condition to create an individualized medication for you.

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How do I get this custom prescription formula?

Strut’s innovative medical platform allows our U.S. licensed telemedicine physicians to treat patients remotely and safely via secure chat, phone, or video. Our physicians will customize a treatment plan based on your condition. The physician will recommend a custom formulated prescription product made from a U.S. accredited pharmacy to treat your condition. You must start with an online visit, so we can collect photos and medical information about your health. Completing an online visit is quick and easy. If you qualify, our doctors will provide a diagnosis, treatment plan and prescribe a custom formula to treat your condition.

What active ingredients are in Dutasteride Custom Hair Loss Formulas?

Strut Dutasteride Topical Formula Options: Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Fluocinolone, & Biotin in a pharmaceutical-grade gel formulated for adhesion to the scalp. Your doctor will choose the ingredients and strengths that are best suited for you and your hair loss goals. Strut Compounded Dutasteride Capsules: contain Dutasteride and Biotin.

How should I use Dutasteride Custom Hair Loss Formulas?

Strut Topical Dutasteride Formula: Use the medicine exactly as directed. Using more medicine or applying it more often than prescribed will not make it work any faster, and may increase side effects. Do not take by mouth. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes or mouth, if this does occur, rinse with water. Apply once daily at night to dry, clean scalp, and wash hands after application. Wash any non-treatment area that this medication may have accidentally come into contact with to avoid unwanted hair growth. Allow to dry thoroughly and wash off in the morning, or after at least 4 hours. You may need to take Dutasteride for 3 months or more before you start seeing the benefits. You will need to continue the medication to keep your hair growth results. Strut Compounded Dutasteride Capsules: Take your dose of Dutasteride capsules by mouth at the same time each day. You may take Dutasteride with or without food. If you miss a dose and are only off by a few hours, you may go ahead and take your missed dose. However, if you missed a dose and it has been more than a few hours skip your dose and continue on like usual the next day. Dutasteride will not work better if you take more than 1 daily, so take Dutasteride capsules exactly as prescribed and never take an extra dose. You may need to take Dutasteride for 3 months or more before you start seeing the benefits. You will need to continue the medication to keep your hair growth results.

How should I store Dutasteride Custom Hair Loss Formulas?

If the product has arrived warm, wait 2 hours before using. Store this medication in a cool, dry environment, protected from light, at room temperature (68F-77F). Always make sure the container is tightly closed when not using the medication. Keep all medications in a safe place out of reach of pets and children.

What are the common side effects of Dutasteride Custom Hair Loss Formulas?

Strut Dutasteride Topical Formula: This is a topically applied medication, so less of the medication should get into systemic circulation and whole-body side effects should be rare. The most common side effects may include: Itching, burning, flaking, dryness, scaling, changes in the color or texture of your hair, increased sensitivity to the sun, or irritation at the application site. Read the full safety information tab on the product page. Strut Compounded Dutasteride Capsules: Potential side effects may include: Abnormal ejaculation, Impotence, Decreased sexual interest, Decreased sexual performance or desire, Inability to develop or keep an erection, Discharge, swelling, soreness, or pain from the breast or breasts, Decrease in your blood Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels.. The following side effects are rare, but if they occur you need to seek immediate medical attention: Discomfort or pain in the chest, Dilated neck vessels, Irregular breathing or heartrate, Extreme fatigue, Swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs, Trouble breathing, Unexpected weight gain The following potential side effects have an unknown incidence, but if they do occur you should seek immediate medical attention: Blistering, flaking, or peeling skin, Cough, Trouble swallowing, Dizziness, Rapid heart rate, Itching, rash, hives, or welts, Hive-like swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs, Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids, face, eyes, lips, tongue, Skin redness, Chest tightness, Unusual weakness or tiredness. 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors may increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer. Read the full safety information tab on the product page.

How long until I may see an effect from Dutasteride Custom Hair Loss Formulas?

It may take 2-4 months to begin seeing results, and up to 6-12 months for full results. Hair growth will revert to previous state if medication is stopped.

What is the important safety information about this product?

See the detailed safety information under the Safety Info tab for the product.

Do I need to take a photo?

Yes, your photographs will help us to accurately diagnose the cause of your medical condition and prescribe the most effective medication regimen. It is very important that we have clear photographs. Our site is mobile-friendly and simple to upload pictures.

How much does the online visit cost?

The online doctor’s visits are typically complementary. With Strut, you will only pay for the prescription if you qualify after your medical consultation. If after checking out, the doctor identifies that you are not a good candidate for treatment, you will not be charged. If you decide to transfer your prescription at any time to a non-preferred pharmacy of Strut Health, then you will be charged a $40 physician consultation fee to your credit card on file. Customer service can provide additional details on our pharmacy network.

How much does the medication cost?

The cost varies, the price is listed on the product page of the website. Prices at local pharmacies or online are often higher than what we offer. We keep our prices very competitive, as well as offering free visits and shipping.

Is Dutasteride stronger than Finasteride for hair loss?

Dutasteride and Finasteride are both 5-alpha reductase inhibitor medications that are commonly used for hair loss in men by helping to block DHT production. Dutasteride has been found to block DHT more strongly than Finasteride, potentially because Dutasteride blocks both 5-alpha reductase type 1 & 2, while Finasteride only blocks 5-alpha reductase type 2. Both medications are effective for male pattern hair loss, but Dutasteride may lead to more hair regrowth than Finasteride.

How does each Dutasteride Custom Hair Loss Formula work?

Strut Topical Dutasteride Formula: Strut Men’s Dutasteride Hair Loss Formula contains a combination of prescription and nonprescription ingredients that target hair loss prevention and potential hair regrowth. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor medication used off-label to reduce the amount of DHT in the scalp and help preserve your existing hair. Minoxidil is a vasodilator that may help reduce shedding, increase hair growth, and thicken hair follicles. Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative that may help stimulate hair growth and exfoliate the scalp to help the medications penetrate deeper. Fluocinolone is a mild topical corticosteroid that can help reduce inflammation. Your doctor will choose the ingredients and strengths that are best suited for you and your hair loss goals. Strut Compounded Dutasteride Capsules: Dutasteride is a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor medication that is being used off-label for male pattern hair loss. Dutasteride works on the scalp by blocking the enzyme which converts Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It has been discovered that DHT can play a role in male pattern hair loss. Once DHT is indirectly blocked by Dutasteride, you may experience a reduction in hair loss and a general maintenance of the hair you currently have. Sometimes, Dutasteride will even regrow some of the lost hair, but the main goal is reducing additional hair loss.

Does topical Dutasteride have good scalp absorption?

Dutasteride may have reduced scalp penetration as compared to topical Finasteride formulations due to the larger molecule size of Dutasteride. To help overcome the increased molecular size of Dutasteride, we have formulated our topical Dutasteride formula with DMSO to increase solubility and drive the formula into the scalp, as well as Tretinoin which has shown promise in increasing the bioavailability of topically applied hair loss ingredients like Minoxidil. If patients are concerned about the bioavailability of a topical formulation, we would suggest that they use the formulation along with a microneedling device which can help enhance penetration. In this study, researchers looked into microneedling with topical Dutasteride + Minoxidil vs microneedling with Minoxidil alone, and found better androgenetic alopecia improvements with the Dutasteride group: https://smj.journals.ekb.eg/article_42083_24b61cbba4be9982db23c318414034c0.pdf

If I'm currently using another hair loss product, will a switch cause shedding?

There is not usually a shedding period if you are switching from an oral Finasteride or Dutasteride to topical Finasteride or Dutasteride, or from a topical to an oral form. However, if you have been using a topical Minoxidil (the active ingredient in Rogaine) product and you are switching to a medication that does not contain Minoxidil, you may see shedding. To help avoid this shedding, you can do a slow taper of the Minoxidil product over 6-8 weeks while transitioning to the new product, or you can make sure there is Minoxidil in your new formula.

This company is awesome. Their online consultation is quick, and convenient. I was prescribed my medications (Topical Dutasteride/Minoxidil/Tretinoin), and had them shipped out within a few days. Super easy process, and ordering experience. I highly recommend this company.
Richy
As of right now I'm very content with the service and product provided. Sign up was simple.
Bryan O.
Pretty impressed with this! It’s a lot better than taking the finasteride pill everyday and it is easy to apply! The consultation was quick and easy, and I was able to get all my questions answered quickly! Shipping was fast too! It’s a little too early to tell how the topical hair treatment will work for me, but after a week of using it, people did say there was something different about my hair. In a good way! I don’t think it works that fast, but it was definitely encouraging!
M.S.
I am two months in and I am beginning to see results.
Sean G.
Regarding the process of getting prescribed and receiving the product, it was quick and easy, no complaints. I have only been using the dutasteride gel for a few weeks so I cannot comment on its effectiveness at this time.
Gregory B.
I've tried a few of their products; their catalog offers a variety of treatments and they take feedback well. In addition, their formulas are much more up-to-date with the current scientific studies available (one of the only companies to offer Topical Dutasteride, .6mg Dutasteride, Brightly formula with Acetyl Hexapeptide, etc). None of the major Telehealth brands like Hims or Roman have this innovation. To top it off, the 2-day shipping is super convenient; pharmaceutical grade products with 2-day shipping is what makes me think of a Telehealth version of Amazon! Happy customer so far!
Colin
Great customer service and the Doctors were very thorough in explaining the process and how the products works!
Ola O.
Everything processed quickly and shipping was great! Very convenient!
Scott

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