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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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research Five-alpha-reductase Inhibitors for prostate cancer prevention.
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and cause sexual side effects.
research The clinical applications of five-alpha reductase inhibitors.
Five-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, can treat enlarged prostates, improve urination, reduce need for prostate surgery, and lower the risk of prostate cancer, but may increase the risk of higher grade prostate cancer. They can also treat male pattern baldness.
research Five-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor and Breast Cancer Risk in Men: A Systematic Review
Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase breast cancer risk in men.
research What do we know about 5-alpha reductase inhibitors?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride are effective for treating enlarged prostate and male pattern hair loss.
research Safety and Tolerability of the Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride is safe and effective for treating hair loss, but may decrease libido.
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5 / 692 resultscommunity M30, month 5 of dutasteride and minoxidil
A 30-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after five months of using topical minoxidil (5% foam) and oral dutasteride (0.5 mg daily). The user reported no side effects and was grateful for the progress, despite the rapid gains slowing down.
community UPDATE: now 5 months on Dut and continuing to regress aggressively
The user is experiencing significant hair loss after switching from finasteride to dutasteride for five months. Suggestions include that the hair loss might be a normal shedding phase, with some recommending continuing the treatment for up to 24 months or considering alternatives like RU58841.
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 Saying creatine causes loss on fin/dut makes no sense and this is why
The conversation discusses whether creatine causes hair loss for those using finasteride or dutasteride, with some suggesting creatine might increase DHT or upregulate androgen receptors, potentially leading to hair loss. Others argue the evidence is not conclusive, citing limited studies and personal anecdotes, with some avoiding creatine as a precaution.
community Minoxidil, low dose Finasteride, Pyrilutamide, Derma Rolling, shampoo... Why?
The conversation is about a person's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes Minoxidil, low-dose Finasteride, Pyrilutamide, weekly use of a derma roller, and hair loss shampoo. They chose these treatments to minimize systemic effects and plan to share their results for others' benefit.