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The Effect of Finasteride on the Risk of Acute Urinary Retention and the Need for Surgical Treatment Among Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

research The Effect of Finasteride on the Risk of Acute Urinary Retention and the Need for Surgical Treatment among Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

1054 citations , February 1998 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”

In this study, men with benign prostatic hyperplasia who took finasteride for four years experienced reduced urinary symptoms, fewer surgeries, less acute urinary retention, increased urinary flow rates, and decreased prostate volume.

research 2022 Update on Prostate Cancer Epidemiology and Risk Factors—A Systematic Review

710 citations , May 2023 in “European Urology”

This study highlights that improved diagnostic techniques for prostate cancer could decrease the number of men needing diagnosis and treatment to save one life and identifies avoidable risk factors, such as smoking, diet, and occupation, that may influence prostate cancer risk.

research A Review of Keratin-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications

517 citations , February 2010 in “Materials”

This review discusses the history and development of keratin biomaterials for biomedical uses, highlighting their biological activity and biocompatibility, and provides no new research findings.

research Folliculin encoded by the BHD gene interacts with a binding protein, FNIP1, and AMPK, and is involved in AMPK and mTOR signaling

475 citations , October 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences”

This study suggests that folliculin, mutated in Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome, and its partner FNIP1 may play a role in energy and nutrient sensing through the AMPK and mTOR pathways.

research A Review of Coumarin Derivatives in Pharmacotherapy of Breast Cancer

431 citations , October 2008 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry”

This review focuses on coumarin analogs with potential antibreast cancer activities but reports no new clinical results, highlighting their mechanisms of action and structure-activity relationships.

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community Am I cooked if I stopped Fin but continued Minoxidil?

2 upvotes 3 days ago

A user is considering stopping finasteride while continuing minoxidil due to concerns about side effects and the inability to donate blood. They are seeking advice on whether stopping finasteride will lead to significant hair loss and if restarting it later could restore any lost hair.

community Am I cooked? Any advice if I’m a candidate for a transplant?

2 upvotes 5 days ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatments, suggesting the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and possibly dutasteride, with some recommending waiting before considering a hair transplant. Users advise starting with medications and possibly microneedling to improve hair condition.

community Am I winning? Almost 3 months in

65 upvotes 1 week ago

The user started hair loss treatment with dutasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, then switched to finasteride due to eye issues. They noticed temple hair growth but less on the crown and reported side effects like watery sperm.

community Am I losing my transplant results by using only topical finasteride as opposed to oral?

4 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user is concerned about losing hair after a transplant and questions whether using topical finasteride instead of oral is effective. The consensus suggests oral finasteride is more effective, while topical may not penetrate the scalp well enough.

community Am I supposed to be bald forever?

2 upvotes 3 weeks ago

An 18-year-old male on HCG and TRT for hypogonadotropic hypogonadism is experiencing hair thinning and is concerned about starting treatments like Dutasteride due to the need for DHT for sexual development. He is hesitant to use Minoxidil due to heart concerns and is seeking advice on managing hair loss while balancing his treatment for delayed puberty.

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learn Hair Transplant

Am I too young or too old for a hair transplant? You can be any age for a hair transplant, but stability of hair loss is crucial.
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