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5 / 12 resultslearn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Saw Palmetto
a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
learn Azelaic Acid
acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties
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research A Randomized Clinical Trial of 5% Topical Minoxidil Versus 2% Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
research Dihydrotestosterone And The Prostate: The Scientific Rationale For 5α-Reductase Inhibitors In The Treatment Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Drugs that block DHT production can effectively treat enlarged prostate and improve urinary issues with some sexual side effects.

research A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.

research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

research The Risks and Benefits of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Prostate Cancer Prevention
5α-reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but could also raise the risk of more severe cancers.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 5 years on finasteride only: age 21 to 26.
A user shared their five-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting positive results and no side effects. The discussion included debates on potential side effects like erectile dysfunction and the treatment's effectiveness.
community 5 months on fin no results, should i switch to dut?
The user has been using finasteride for 5 months and minoxidil for 9 months without results and is considering switching to dutasteride. Microneedling seems to be the only effective treatment for them so far.
community 5 months difference. Thoughts?
The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride since January and added topical dutasteride last month, seeing significant hair regrowth in five months. Other users shared their experiences with similar treatments, discussed side effects, and asked for details about the user's routine.
community 5 Months In – Lighting or Grease? Hard to Tell, but looks like progress?
The user is using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but reduced the dosage due to side effects like lightheadedness and weakness. They are also taking vitamins and natural DHT blockers.
community 5 months with Fin and Minoxidil combo
A 25-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 months using a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, along with vitamin D supplements. They advise against stopping minoxidil to prevent hair loss recurrence.