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persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
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Trans patients can also succeed with Finasteride, but the situation is a bit more complex
Finasteride (Propecia) is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor
Side effects are rare but can include impotence and decreased sex drive
A 1 mg dose daily is the suggested treatment for male-pattern hair loss
Finasteride 5 mg is used to treat symptomatic BPH to shrink the prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention caused by restricted urine flow when prostate becomes enlarged
Women should not handle crushed or broken finasteride tablets 1 mg when they are pregnant or may potentially be pregnant due to potential risk to a male fetus (5
Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
For hair loss, Finasteride works by counteracting the effects of DHT, which is a broken-down form of testosterone that plays a major role in hair loss
(Safety and efficacy have been demonstrated in men between 18 to 41 years of age with mild to moderate hair loss of the vertex and anterior mid scalp area): Comments: Daily use for 3 months or more is necessary before benefit is
Finasteride belongs to a group of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
It does not matter what time of day you take it, just make sure it's around the same time each day
Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken tablets
DHT levels typically remain higher during finasteride treatment than dutasteride
Prostate cancer: When compared to placebo, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) have been associated with an increase in the incidence of high-grade prostate cancers; 5-ARIs are not approved in the US or Canada