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eatmentThis section focuses on hair loss treatments other than the two most common medications, Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil). Read on for information about medications, dietary supplements, and cosmetic concealers and camouflage techniques.
not develop a way to prevent DHT from causing miniaturization? That is exactly what happens with the medication Propecia (finasteride)
and sebaceous glands. 5-α reductase exists in two isoforms: type 1 and type 2. Type 2 is the predominant enzyme in prostate and hair follicles. Finasteride, approved in 1992, inhibits the type 2 isoenzyme and is available in two doses: 1mg dose for AGA, and 5mg for BPH. Dutasteride, approved in January 2003 to treat BPH, is a dual inhibitor of both isoenzymes. In current the study, men ages 21-45 received dutasteride (0.01mg, 0.1mg, 0.5mg, 2.5mg), finasteride 5mg, or placebo. Results showed the following: • Dutasteride seemed to have an earlier onset of effect than Finasteride • Dutasteride 2.5mg appeared to be significantly more effective than Dutasteride 0.
Q: I’ve heard that FDA added a description of reports of male infertility to the side effect labels of both Propecia and Proscar (finasteride). Is this a likely side effect in your experience? -- S.S., Rolling Hills, California

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