research 5 Alpha-reductase inhibitors: whatʼs new?
A new drug, dutasteride, is at least as effective as the older drug, finasteride, for treating enlarged prostate and may have additional uses.
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research Assessing dutasteride-associated sexual dysfunction using the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Dutasteride is linked to a higher chance of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger males and the elderly.
research Topical finasteride beneficial in androgenic alopecia
Rubbing finasteride on the scalp helps with hair loss.
research Tamsulosin versus finasteride: effect on bother and urinary flow
Tamsulosin works faster, but both drugs have similar effects after 6 months.
research Comparison of Diane 35 and Diane 35 plus finasteride in the treatment of hirsutism
Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.
research Acute Pancreatitis Possibly Related to Finasteride
research Development and Validation of HPLC Method for Simultaneous Estimation of Minoxidil and Finasteride in Topical Solution
A reliable method was created to measure Minoxidil and Finasteride in a solution.
research Cognitive dysfunction following finasteride use: a disproportionality analysis of the global pharmacovigilance database
Finasteride use is linked to increased reports of cognitive problems, especially in younger people with hair loss.
research Discovery of a novel hybrid from finasteride and epristeride as 5α-reductase inhibitor
New hybrid compound found to effectively prevent hair loss.
research Determination of dichloromethane and chloroform in Finasteride by SPME-GC
The method accurately measures dichloromethane and chloroform in finasteride.
research Effect of a novel steroid (PM-9) on the inhibition of 5α-reductase present in Penicillium crustosum broths
PM-9 and finasteride effectively inhibit the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT.
research Intermittent Low-Dose Finasteride Administration Is Effective for Treatment of Hirsutism in Adolescent Girls: A Pilot Study
Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.
research Studies on the stability of finasteride sustained-release tablets
Finasteride sustained-release tablets are stable.
research Clinical effectiveness of finasteride versus hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: A randomized controlled trial
Finasteride was more effective than hydroxychloroquine in treating frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Influence of estrogens on the androgen metabolism in different subunits of human hair follicles.
Estrogens can reduce DHT production in hair follicles, but are less effective than finasteride and progesterone.
research The effect of St John’s wort on the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of finasteride in man
research Propecia: The Goose That Lays the Golden Eggs
Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.
research Comparative Studies on Polyamine Levels in Plasma and Urine of Androgenic Alopecia Patients Treated with Finasteride for a Period of Three Years
Finasteride treatment for three years changes certain polyamine levels in the blood but not in urine.
research Le financement du cycle de l'eau en région flamande
Finasteride may affect brain chemistry and behavior, offering potential for treating certain mental health conditions.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.
research The Impact of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitors (5α-RIs) on Male Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
research 5-Alpha reductase deficiency
5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.
research Abstracts from the current global literature: Finasteride and sexual dysfunction
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.
research Picogram determination of finasteride in human plasma and semen by high-performance liquid chromatography with atmospheric-pressure chemical-ionization tandem mass spectrometry
Method detects finasteride in plasma and semen with high sensitivity and accuracy.
research Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma by HPLC-MS and Study on the Bioequivalence of Domestic and Import Finasteride Tablets
Domestic and imported finasteride tablets are bioequivalent.
research Determination of the potency of a novel saw palmetto supercritical CO2 extract (SPSE) for 5α-reductase isoform II inhibition using a cell-free in vitro test system
The new saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and may be as good as standard treatments.
research Structural basis for the catalysis and inhibition of human steroid 5α‐reductase 2
The research gives new understanding on how human steroid 5α-reductases work and how drugs like finasteride inhibit them, which could help in creating new drugs.
research Clinical Corner: Case Report Spermatozoa and Chronic Treatment with Finasteride: A TEM and FISH Study
Long-term finasteride use may affect sperm structure and chromosomes.
research Determination of finasteride in human plasma and its pharmacokinetics and relative bioavailability by HPLC-electrospray mass spectrometry
Two finasteride tablet formulations are bioequivalent.
research Dutasteride
Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.