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research Adverse effects with finasteride 5 mg/day for patterned hair loss in premenopausal women

7 citations , January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.

Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy and Safety of the Combination Therapy of Topical 0.1% Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia

research Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy and safety of the combination therapy of topical 0.1% finasteride − 5% Minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia

April 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

The combination of finasteride and minoxidil is as safe and effective as minoxidil alone for improving hair growth in men.

The Impact of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Male Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being

research The Impact of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitors (5α-RIs) on Male Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being

1 citations , August 2015 in “Current Sexual Health Reports”

This review examines the sexual side effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride, highlighting the increased risk of erectile dysfunction, libido reduction, and potential contribution to depression without new clinical findings.

5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Male Reproduction

research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs) and Male Reproduction

15 citations , January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology”

This review discusses the effects of 5ARI drugs on male reproductive parameters, reporting potential decreases in sperm count and motility more significantly in men with pre-existing oligozoospermia, but does not provide fertility outcomes.

research Safety and Tolerability of the Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

19 citations , January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This study found that dutasteride 0.5 mg was generally well-tolerated and led to overall improvement in male patients aged 18 to 41 with androgenic alopecia in a Korean clinical practice setting.

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community Why does finasteride increase sexual desire in some users while significantly reducing it in others?

27 upvotes 1 week ago

Finasteride affects libido differently in individuals due to hormonal changes, increasing testosterone and potentially estrogen, which can either boost or reduce sexual desire. Other treatments mentioned include dutasteride and topical applications, with some users experiencing increased libido and others experiencing a decrease.

community Reducing Fin Dose due to Sides, 1yr 2 months usage

3 upvotes 7 years ago

A user reduced their finasteride dose from 1.25 mg to 0.5 mg due to side effects like decreased libido and lack of interest in hobbies. They noticed some hair loss but experienced a slight improvement in side effects and plan to continue with the lower dose.

community Tribulus Terrestris and Zinc to boost libido on fin

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses using Tribulus Terrestris and Zinc to boost libido while on finasteride, with some users reporting success in increasing libido despite no testosterone boost. The original poster also considers reducing finasteride dosage and using Cialis for libido and bodybuilding purposes.

community DHT before and after from .5mg DUT once a week

in Research/Science 29 upvotes 10 months ago

The user experienced improved libido and erections after reducing DHT levels with 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week, despite previous side effects from finasteride. They are also on testosterone replacement therapy and have not noticed major personality changes.

community The day they make a pill that only targets DHT production in the scalp

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 29 upvotes 1 year ago

Reducing DHT in the scalp is ideal for hair retention, with topical finasteride and dutasteride being common treatments. Some users report side effects like reduced libido, while others experiment with higher doses for regrowth.

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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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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

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