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5á-Reductase inhibitor treatment for hair loss-- potential side-effects
Dr Proctor sez: This is an interesting review on the potential side-effects of (e.g.) finasteride and dutasteride used for hair loss treatment
5á-Reductase inhibitor therapy: Should physicians be concerned with persistent diminished libido, erectile dysfunction and depression in a subset of patients?
Background: 5á-reductase inhibitors have been approved for treatment of androgenetic alopecia and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) with marked clinical efficacy. The magnitude of adverse effects of these agents on sexual function and quality of life varies considerably among patients and remains in question. However, to what extent 5á-redctase inhibitor therapy adversely affects sexual function, depression and quality of life is yet to be addressed? More importantly, should physicians be concerned regarding these adverse effects, especially when treating benign conditions of androgenetic alopecia and BPH?
Abdulmaged M. Traish, John Hassani, Andre T. Guay, Michael Zitzmann, Michael L. Hansen
journal of men's health
October 2010 (Vol. 7, Issue 3, Page 307)
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