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research HEAVY METALS IN DRINKING WATER AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH

242 citations , January 2000

This study identified a strong association between heavy metal contamination in drinking water and chronic diseases like renal failure and liver cirrhosis in Great Cairo Cities, Egypt.

research Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of Dutasteride for Reducing Heavy Drinking in Men

2 citations , April 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology”

In this study, dutasteride 1 mg daily reduced heavy drinking days and drinks per week among treatment-seeking men, particularly benefiting those with high baseline drinking to cope motives.

research Dihydrotestosterone and Finasteride Effects on Alcohol Cue‐Elicited Brain Activity in Males With Heavy Episodic Drinking

January 2026 in “Addiction Biology”

This study found that, although finasteride reduced dihydrotestosterone levels in males with heavy episodic drinking, it did not significantly alter brain activation or craving but was linked to a stronger desire not to drink.

research Activation of extrasynaptic δ-GABAA receptors globally or within the posterior-VTA has estrous-dependent effects on consumption of alcohol and estrous-independent effects on locomotion

14 citations , September 2017 in “Hormones and behavior”

This study found that the estrous cycle influences the effect of the δ-GABAAR agonist THIP in reducing binge drinking behavior in female mice, with receptor expression elevated during diestrus.

research Dutasteride reduces alcohol’s sedative effects in men in a human laboratory setting and reduces drinking in the natural environment

32 citations , February 2014 in “Psychopharmacology”

This study found that dutasteride pretreatment reduced certain sedative effects of alcohol and may decrease drinking behavior in adult men, likely by impacting neuroactive steroid levels.

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community 3 months on finasteride + minoxidil after hormone crash

in Is this regrowth? 8 upvotes 4 months ago

A 29-year-old male experienced hair loss and reduced libido after heavy drinking from 2020 to 2024, and began using finasteride (1mg daily) and minoxidil (5% topical, once daily) in January 2026, noticing thicker hair but no new regrowth after three months. He also introduced derma rolling in February and plans to continue treatment for 6–12 months before fully assessing results.

community Ferritin, iron and testosterone

4 upvotes 5 months ago

Dutasteride may affect testosterone levels, leading to high ferritin and iron levels, which can cause hair loss. High ferritin might be linked to past heavy drinking or hemochromatosis.

community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 2 years ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

community Not smoking/vaping made a world of difference

15 upvotes 5 years ago

Quitting smoking and vaping, along with taking spirulina, improved hair thickness for some users. Others noted that smoking, vaping, and drinking may contribute to hair thinning.

community 40 Days on Finasteride + Minoxidil – Am I on the Right Track?

in Progress Pictures 214 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is 40 days into using finasteride (1 mg daily) and topical minoxidil (twice a day) for hair loss, noticing some progress despite initial heavy shedding. They plan to switch to foam minoxidil due to flaking and have experienced hair growth on the forehead.

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