research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
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5 / 107 results research Is Tadalafil Associated With Decreased Risk of Major Adverse Cardiac Events or Venous Thromboembolism in Men With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms?
Tadalafil may reduce the risk of major heart events and blood clots in men with urinary symptoms.
research Treatment of Actinic Cheilitis with Ingenol Mebutate Gel: Experience in Four Patients
Finasteride for hair loss in young men increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.
research Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors Could Reverse the Proliferation of BPH Epithelial Cells Induced by CD8+ T Cells in Low Androgen Condition
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors like tadalafil can reduce cell growth in BPH caused by CD8+ T cells in low androgen conditions.
research Finasteride-Associated Suicide and Depression in Men Treated for Hypogonadism and Impotence
Finasteride alone increases suicide risk, but combining it with other treatments reduces this risk.
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5 / 7 resultscommunity So it turns out Post Finasteride Syndrome was never real?
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severe side effects from finasteride, while others believe these effects are rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
community The no BS guide to saving your hair without finasteride (improvement in 90% of patients in the study) with a low side effect profile or improvement in 100% of patients but a higher side effect profile and increased dosage. The future is here?
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral minoxidil in combination with micro-needling. Oral minoxidil has been found to improve hair density in 90% of patients with a low side effect profile, but using 5mg per day can result in higher side effects including hypertrichosis and edema. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and RU58841.
community Finasteride update/information on Penis/Penile Tissue
Finasteride can reduce DHT in the genitalia, potentially causing side effects like reduced erections and penile fibrosis. Using PDE5 inhibitors like Tadalafil or Sildenafil may help maintain penile health and prevent fibrosis.
community Hair Loss Treatment Iceberg Chart
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, ass hair transplant, topical Viagra, castration, and transitioning to female. A user mentions an experimental drug called M4U-5 (Mousteride) that turns you into a mouse.
community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.