Finasteride

FDA-Approved moleculeCompounded form not FDA-approved

Also known as: Propecia, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor

5-alpha-reductase type II inhibitor

How it works: Reduces conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone most associated with male-pattern hair follicle miniaturization.
Known risks: Sexual side effects (reduced libido, erectile or ejaculatory changes) reported in a minority of users; mood changes and persistent symptoms after discontinuation have been described in some reports.
Contraindications: Use by women who are or may become pregnant; pediatric use. Pregnant women should not handle crushed or broken tablets.
Drug interactions: Few clinically significant interactions; can alter PSA levels, relevant to prostate-cancer screening interpretation.

Citations

Finasteride in the treatment of men with androgenetic alopecia (1998) · PMID 9777765

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