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research Five-alpha-reductase Inhibitors for prostate cancer prevention.

37 citations , April 2008 in “The Cochrane library”

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and cause sexual side effects.

research Five-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor and Breast Cancer Risk in Men: A Systematic Review

2 citations , January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology”

Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase breast cancer risk in men.

research The clinical applications of five-alpha reductase inhibitors.

2 citations , April 2021 in “Canadian Journal of Urology”

Five-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, can treat enlarged prostates, improve urination, reduce need for prostate surgery, and lower the risk of prostate cancer, but may increase the risk of higher grade prostate cancer. They can also treat male pattern baldness.

research What do we know about 5-alpha reductase inhibitors?

January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology”

5-alpha reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride are effective for treating enlarged prostate and male pattern hair loss.

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”

Dutasteride is safe and effective for treating hair loss, but may decrease libido.

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community M30, month 5 of dutasteride and minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 250 upvotes 10 months ago

A 30-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after five months of using topical minoxidil (5% foam) and oral dutasteride (0.5 mg daily). The user reported no side effects and was grateful for the progress, despite the rapid gains slowing down.

community UPDATE: now 5 months on Dut and continuing to regress aggressively

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 218 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing significant hair loss after switching from finasteride to dutasteride for five months. Suggestions include that the hair loss might be a normal shedding phase, with some recommending continuing the treatment for up to 24 months or considering alternatives like RU58841.

community 5 months difference. Thoughts?

in Is this regrowth? 84 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride since January and added topical dutasteride last month, seeing significant hair regrowth in five months. Other users shared their experiences with similar treatments, discussed side effects, and asked for details about the user's routine.

community 5 years post hair transplant, 3 months on minoxidil only

in Minoxidil 322 upvotes 7 months ago

The user had a hair transplant five years ago and started using minoxidil three months ago. Commenters recommend adding finasteride or other DHT blockers to prevent further hair loss and maintain results.

community 1 year fin, 5 year min progress

in Progress Pictures 163 upvotes 4 months ago

A 23-year-old male saw significant hair improvement after using topical minoxidil for five years and oral finasteride for one year. He is considering adding dutasteride weekly and continues using Head & Shoulders and Stiproxal for dandruff control.

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