Pharmacological Role and Clinical Applications of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Review Article for Pharmacists and Healthcare Professionals

    July 2025
    Saud Alhabeeb, Abdullah Abdulaziz Almetrek, Mohammed A. Alamri … Abdullah Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Alsheeb
    Studysummary This review found that 5α-reductase inhibitors (such as finasteride and dutasteride) effectively reduce prostate size and stabilize hair loss but are associated with sexual dysfunction; they remain essential treatments for BPH and androgenic alopecia, requiring tailored risk-benefit assessments.
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