5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors: Use in BPH and Androgenic Alopecia
March 2020
in “
StatPearls
”
TLDR Medicines called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are useful for treating enlarged prostate and male pattern hair loss.
The document from 2020 discussed the use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, specifically finasteride and dutasteride, in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss). These medications were highlighted for their valuable role in managing these conditions. The document outlined the indications, action, and contraindications of these inhibitors, as well as their mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors such as off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, and relevant interactions. These details were deemed pertinent for healthcare team members managing patients with BPH and related conditions.
