December 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Dutasteride and finasteride have equal safety for treating BPH without increased heart risk.
September 2024 in “Dermatology” Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss and has mild, reversible side effects.
22 citations
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January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
January 2012 in “Курский научно-практический вестник "Человек и его здоровье"” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
June 2026 in “World Journal of Urology” Long-term finasteride use may lead to earlier use of ED medication and lower prostate cancer diagnosis rates.
March 2025 in “Daehan saengsik uihak hoeji/Clinical and experimental reproductive medicine” Long-term use of dutasteride for hair loss may harm semen quality.
May 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bicalutamide shows promise for treating female hair loss.
32 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride safely promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with mild side effects.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride is safe and effective long-term for male hair loss.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Genetic variations affect dutasteride treatment response for male pattern hair loss.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Taking 5 alpha reductase inhibitor medication slightly increases the risk of depression, especially as you get older.
April 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” Upadacitinib significantly improved both rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata in a patient.
January 2006 in “Zhongguo yaofang” The market for these drugs is expected to grow.
11 citations
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
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June 2017 in “Steroids” New chemical compounds were made that effectively block an enzyme linked to prostate growth.
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December 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health”
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Certain drugs can cause male infertility, so fertility counseling and sperm preservation are advised.
20 citations
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Some medications for bladder problems can cause memory issues or mood changes, and doctors should monitor these side effects.
63 citations
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December 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Finasteride may reduce prostate cancer spread by lowering certain enzyme levels.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Internal Medicine” Men using steroids or finasteride to look more attractive may harm their fertility and sexual function, creating a paradox where they seem fit but may be less able to reproduce.
21 citations
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August 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can help treat hair loss, acne, and prostate issues by reducing DHT levels.
1 citations
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November 2021 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Saw palmetto may cause erectile dysfunction and needs better safety monitoring.
January 2026 in “Elsevier eBooks”
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September 2022 in “Problems of Endocrinology” Dutasteride shows promise as a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Clinica Veterinaria De Pequenos Animales” The dog's fertility was restored with antibiotics and finasteride treatment.
1 citations
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October 2006 in “Urology” Alpha-blocker therapy may not be needed long-term when combined with finasteride for BPH.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks” Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
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December 2008 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but the exact reasons are unclear.
February 2020 in “Definitions” 7 citations
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January 2004 in “Drugs of today” 5alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat hair loss and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects.