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 analyzed clinical trials and guidelines on 5-α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) and found these drugs significantly improve urinary symptoms in BPH and stabilize hair loss in androgenic alopecia, but may cause sexual dysfunction and gynecomastia.
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