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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials
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5 / 1000+ results![5α-Metabolism in Finasteride-Treated Subjects and Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency](/images/research/c56815af-7198-4976-a775-df46ec2043b7/small/1955.jpg)
research 5α-Metabolism in Finasteride-Treated Subjects and Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.
![C<sub>19</sub>and C<sub>21</sub>5<i>β</i>/5<i>α</i>Metabolite Ratios in Subjects Treated with the 5<i>α</i>-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Comparison of Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5<i>α</i>-Reductase Deficiency*](/images/research/526e7f8d-4333-4c69-a151-74c2f19f0fa3/small/1929.jpg)
research C19and C215β/5αMetabolite Ratios in Subjects Treated with the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Comparison of Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency*
Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
![Male pattern hair loss: prevention rather than regrowth](/images/research/89149bc6-bc09-416a-9263-f38d8c4b61c3/small/2317.jpg)
research Male pattern hair loss: prevention rather than regrowth
Preventing hair loss is more effective than regrowth; oral finasteride is a realistic option.
![Male pattern hair loss: current understanding](/images/research/a8f82e02-6b57-4c55-b64d-d2b74f60ee46/small/2194.jpg)
research Male pattern hair loss: current understanding
Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.
![External genitalia abnormalities in male rats exposed in utero to finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor](/images/research/4b16c858-f0d6-4e40-8d51-3a5ad0e29c74/small/1940.jpg)
research External genitalia abnormalities in male rats exposed in utero to finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor
Finasteride exposure in pregnancy causes genital abnormalities in male rats.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride/dut. causes NAFLD,IR,diabetes,kidney dysfunction is it correct.
Hair loss discussion mentions treatments like Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil. Users share experiences, side effects, and advice on using these treatments.
community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"
Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.
community My Testosterone results before and after Finasteride
Finasteride significantly increased testosterone levels for the user, with no major side effects except watery semen, which was resolved with zinc supplements. The user's hairline stopped receding and slightly improved.
community Why is nobody studying the difference between donor and balding hair?
The conversation discusses why the difference between donor and balding hair isn't studied more to find a cure for hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Male pattern baldness, and mental health
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.