#Alopecia

The latest research and expert commentary are bringing renewed attention to the hidden risks lurking within popular hair loss treatments—most notably the sexual side effects linked to medications like finasteride and dutasteride. Medical columns and international news outlets have recently spotlighted that while these drugs, which block the 5-alpha reductase enzyme and thus reduce dihydrotestosterone (DHT), remain effective for combating hair loss, they may also come with lingering consequences for men’s sexual health that are often underestimated by both patients and prescribers (The Detroit News).

New research and expert commentary are drawing attention to the hidden risks of popular hair loss treatments, especially sexual side effects linked to finasteride and dutasteride. While these medications help many men by reducing dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and slowing hair loss, healthcare professionals warn that sexual health effects can occur and may persist for some users. Informed discussions between doctors and patients are more important than ever, particularly in Thailand where open talk about sexual health remains culturally sensitive.