research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Male Reproduction
5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
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5 / 305 results research PCPT, MTOPS and the Use of 5ARIs: A Canadian Consensus Regarding Implications for Clinical Practice
5ARIs like finasteride can help prevent prostate cancer and treat BPH, but guidelines should be updated to reflect this.
research 5ARIs and PSA: Evidence
5ARIs lower PSA levels, but other tests are needed to avoid missing aggressive prostate cancer.
research Sponsored Lecture 3: Updates on 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs) for the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL)
5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride improve hair growth and slow hair loss in male pattern baldness.
research The Visitors of the Sick
5ARIs effectively treat and manage BPH by reducing prostate size and symptoms.
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5 / 309 resultscommunity 24M - 14 months of treatment (diffuse thinning)
A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 14 months of treatment with 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil, with no side effects reported. He plans to consider a hair transplant for his hairline, as the treatment did not improve that area.
community Ru58841 cleared my forehead acne
RU58841 helped clear forehead acne. The user mixes it with 5% minoxidil and considers making a cream for acne treatment.
community Once daily topical Min, weekly 1.5 mm dermarolling
The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.
community Will minoxidil not work if there’s too much DHT present in the scalp?
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for five months with little progress and is considering oral dutasteride to lower DHT levels, questioning if minoxidil is more effective with reduced DHT. They also use microneedling and tretinoin in their treatment routine.
community Well here I am 3-4 years later.
The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.