Finasteride induced acne!? ANY suggestions pls! Zinc?
    11/12/2022

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    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    • Zinc
    💧 Gluconic acid (topical)
    💧 B5 cream (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

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    Finasteride may cause acne for some users, possibly due to increased testosterone or estrogen levels. Zinc, gluconic acid, and B5 cream are suggested treatments for managing this acne.
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