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Finasteride blocks progesterone production in specific tumor cells, potentially causing side effects.
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research Cutaneous Androgen Metabolism: Basic Research And Clinical Perspectives
Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.
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Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
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Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.
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5 / 131 resultscommunity How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.
community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community 48M, 11 month progress, 1MG finasteride only
A 48-year-old man's 11-month progress using 1mg finasteride for hair loss treatment, with significant improvement and no side effects. Other users share their experiences, with some also seeing positive results, while others have not been as successful.
community A warning to those using or thinking about using Dutasteride – Follow-up
The post and conversation are about the long-term side effects of using Dutasteride and Finasteride for hair loss, including issues like raised liver enzymes, high cholesterol, and loss of libido. The user advises regular blood work and careful monitoring for those using these treatments.
community Sharing my blood results after 4,5 months of dutasteride
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and is experiencing fewer side effects with dutasteride, though some scalp itching has occurred. Blood tests show elevated testosterone and estrogen, low DHT, and normal liver and cholesterol levels, leading the user to feel confident in the long-term benefits of dutasteride for hair regrowth.