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research Becker's Nevus with Ipsilateral Breast Hypoplasia: Improvement with Spironolactone

29 citations , February 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology”

This case report describes a woman with Becker's nevus and ipsilateral breast hypoplasia who showed breast enlargement after one month of spironolactone treatment, suggesting a link between hypoplasia and increased androgenic receptor activity.

research Analysis of Data From Breast Diseases Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

1 citations , April 2019 in “Clinical Breast Cancer”

This study found that in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors significantly increased the risk of gynecomastia and breast tenderness compared to placebo or alpha-blockers.

research Male breast cancer after finasteride therapy for benign prostate hyperplasia

1 citations , December 2013 in “Urological Science”

This case report documents a 59-year-old man in Taiwan who developed breast cancer while undergoing finasteride therapy for benign prostate hyperplasia, marking a rare side effect.

research Finasteride and Male Breast Cancer: Does the MHRA Report Show a Link?

12 citations , January 2010 in “PubMed”

This article summarizes the MHRA report on finasteride and does not present new clinical findings.

Finasteride Use and Risk of Male Breast Cancer: A Case-Control Study Using Individual-Level Registry Data from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden

research Finasteride Use and Risk of Male Breast Cancer: A Case–Control Study Using Individual-Level Registry Data from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden

7 citations , March 2019 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention”

This study found no evidence that finasteride use is associated with an increased risk of male breast cancer.

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community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

3 upvotes 6 months ago

Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.

community Anybody used Fluridil ? Is my last hope.

4 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, with suggestions including fluridil, oral minoxidil, alfatradiol, and cb-03-01. Concerns about finasteride's side effects, including potential breast cancer risk, are also discussed.

community Real world data from Europe shows that DUT is significantly safer than FIN in long term use

531 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride is safer than finasteride for long-term use, with fewer sexual side effects. Users experience better hair regrowth and fewer side effects with dutasteride.

community 31M. Just diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. Fears of min.

13 upvotes 1 year ago

A 31-year-old man with androgenic alopecia is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo but is worried about finasteride's side effects. Users recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride for DHT blocking, suggesting topical solutions to reduce side effects.

community Androsterone as a Neurosteroid Replacement Strategy for 5α-Reductase Inhibitor–Associated Sexual and Affective Dysfunction

in Research/Science 36 upvotes 2 months ago

Androsterone may help with sexual and affective dysfunction from finasteride by replacing disrupted neurosteroids without increasing androgenic side effects. Controlled testing is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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