Ingredient

dutasteride

Mid risk

FunctionActive

What it is

Dutasteride is a pharmaceutical active, an oral 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used medically in the context of hair loss and prostate conditions. It is a prescription medicine, not a cosmetic ingredient.

What it does

Medically it reduces the conversion of testosterone to DHT. In this catalogue it is flagged for expert review rather than graded as a cosmetic, and no cosmetic benefit is claimed here.

Typical use

It is prescribed and taken under medical supervision; it is not intended for general cosmetic formulation or self-directed topical use.

Safety

Graded mid risk and flagged as a pharmaceutical active requiring professional oversight. Any use should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider, who can advise on suitability and side effects. This entry is general information and explicitly not medical advice.

Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk - functional/OTC-type active rather than a standard cosmetic ingredient; graded mid on an EWG-style basis. Informational only, not medical advice.
Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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