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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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Research
5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Oral finasteride use and sexual adverse events: signal detection from disproportionality analyses of data from the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Oral finasteride may cause more sexual side effects than expected, possibly due to negative publicity and reporting bias.
research Long-term treatment with finasteride: sexual adverse events and fracture rates
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects like decreased libido and erectile dysfunction.
research Sexual adverse events-related to dutasteride e finasteride: analysis of real-life data from Eudra-Vigilance database
research Sexual adverse events-related to dutasteride e finasteride: Analysis of real-life data from EudraVigilance database
research Risk assessment of the top 60 drugs for drug-related sexual dysfunction: a disproportion analysis from the Food and Drug Administration adverse event reporting system
Finasteride, dutasteride, and silodosin have the highest risk for causing sexual dysfunction.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity GT20029 - Promising phase II results
GT20029 showed significant hair growth and safety in phase II trials, with no adverse sexual events. Users are hopeful but concerned about future costs and systemic effects.
community 5ARi of choice not working yet? Paper Review for efficacy + safety
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, especially at the crown and midscalp, but both have similar side-effect profiles with low incidence of sexual adverse events. Improvement is measured visually, and significant results may take over 12 months to appear.
community Debunking the "Adverse metabolic consequences of dutasteride"
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride, has neuroprotective benefits, and may prevent acne. Despite initial concerns about metabolic effects, further research suggests it is safe for most users, especially if not hypogonadal.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community Thoughts on Finasteride and Sexual Side Effects
A user discusses starting finasteride for hair loss despite concerns about potential sexual side effects, emphasizing the psychological factors involved. Other users share mixed experiences, with some reporting no side effects and others experiencing issues.