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Comparison Between Dutasteride and Finasteride in Hair Regrowth and Reversal of Miniaturization in Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review

research Comparison between dutasteride and finasteride in hair regrowth and reversal of miniaturization in male and female androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review

April 2024 in “Dermatology reports”

Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair regrowth in male and female pattern hair loss, with similar side effects.

research Spironolactone and breast cancer: Fear not!

July 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Spironolactone does not increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence.

research Medical comorbidities and sex distribution among patients with lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A retrospective cohort study

22 citations , August 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Women with lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia often have other health issues like hypothyroidism and lupus.

Association Between Postoperative Nadir Hematocrit and Mortality Within 28 Days After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Retrospective Cohort Study Based on the MIMIC-IV Database

research Association between postoperative nadir hematocrit and mortality within 28-day after coronary artery bypass grafting: A retrospective cohort study based on the MIMIC-IV database

May 2026 in “Medicine”

Lower postoperative hematocrit levels increase the risk of death within 28 days after coronary artery bypass surgery.

research Analysis of breast health outcomes in women on oral 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: A single-center retrospective cohort study

6 citations , September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Oral 5-alpha reductase inhibitors do not increase breast cancer or benign breast disorder risk in women.

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community Massive study on finasteride side effects released

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 83 upvotes 3 years ago

The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.

community 4 months of topical minoxidil with derma rolling starting at month 2 - my review / experience

in Is this regrowth? 45 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using topical minoxidil and dermarolling for hair regrowth but is hesitant to start finasteride due to potential side effects. Many suggest adding finasteride for better results in addressing DHT-related hair loss.

community Found this meme on a forum……..

in Satire 150 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about a meme related to hair loss that influenced someone to start taking finasteride. Another person agrees that the meme accurately represents the situation.

community Sexual Dysfunction in Those with Androgenetic Alopecia on Dutasteride Versus Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 113 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risks of sexual dysfunction for treating androgenetic alopecia. Users experience varying side effects, indicating individual differences in drug reactions.

community Publication concludes finasteride is a associated with a 60% risk of persistent sexual dysfunction.

in Research/Science 342 upvotes 5 months ago

Finasteride is not linked to a 60% risk of persistent sexual dysfunction; this figure applies only to those already experiencing sexual issues. Most users do not have side effects, and the study's methodology is criticized for selection bias.

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