Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

Can dutasteride cause changes in bone due to lack of alpha 5 type 1 on bone androgen receptors?

brandonmarsh17
20 year old male and finasteride has stopped working. Currently taking dutasteride but am worried that the inhibition of type 1 alpha 5 could cause my facial bones ( cheek, jaw, etc) due to the lack androgens on them. Is there any need to worry or are bones mainly maintained by testosterone-estrogen ratios? Thank you really need help with this

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Jason Emer, MD profile photo
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.7 | 522 Reviews
Answer
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answer
1 person found this helpful

More Hair Loss Treatment Questions

See all Hair Loss Treatment Q&A