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research compound made to degrade androgen receptors in scalp
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research Urological Oncology: Testis Cancer and Advances in Oncological Therapy
Finasteride lowers PSA levels in men, certain factors increase testicular cancer risk, and current guidelines for penile cancer may lead to unnecessary surgeries.
research Impact of 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Male Reproductive Health: A Review of Finasteride and Dutasteride.
Finasteride and dutasteride can harm male reproductive health, affecting sperm and causing sexual dysfunction.
research Penile vascular abnormalities in young men with persistent side effects after finasteride use for the treatment of androgenic alopecia
Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
research Safety concerns when using novel medications to treat alopecia
Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.
research Possible association between androgenic alopecia and risk of prostate cancer and testicular germ cell tumor: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Baldness, especially at the front, may lower the risk of testicular cancer by 31%, but its link to prostate cancer is unclear.
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5 / 120 resultscommunity Apparently azelaic acid inhibits DHT, what are the side effects?
Azelaic acid is discussed as a DHT inhibitor with no reported sexual side effects, but its effectiveness and absorption as a topical treatment are questioned. The user is interested in azelaic acid due to concerns about finasteride affecting penile health.
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 Haunting study is making me considering cycling fin/dut
Concerns about the long-term effects of dutasteride and finasteride on fertility, with discussions on cycling these medications to mitigate risks. The conversation highlights skepticism about study methodologies and the importance of weighing treatment risks against potential fertility issues.
community Hey guys I’m in desperate need for opinions from long term finasteride users
Whether taking finasteride and dutasteride can cause penile shrinkage, with long-term users providing their personal experiences.
community im gonna nuke and destroy DHT :angry_emoji: 😡😡😡😡👌
A 16-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is using minoxidil, finasteride, and plans to add RU58841, while considering other treatments like MK-677 and microneedling. Concerns are raised about the potential impact of these treatments on puberty and development.