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      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

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      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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      community How is dht not beneficial to you?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  111 upvotes 2 months ago
      DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.

      community Is itching related to hair loss?

      in Treatment  54 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss, which is sometimes accompanied by itching. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and ketocazole shampoo.

      community I wish I were a man so bad. Life is cruel

      in Female  219 upvotes 1 month ago
      A woman with androgenetic alopecia uses Dutasteride and Bicalutamide but feels devastated due to increased sensitivity to DHT. She considers wigs, Minoxidil, and seeks advice on options like spironolactone, hair transplants, and therapy.

      community Quit finasteride after 15+ years

      in Update  965 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user stopped finasteride after 15 years due to severe side effects, which improved after quitting. They maintained most of their hair and are considering alternatives like topical treatments or RU58841.