2 citations
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February 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Most antiandrogen treatments effectively reduce acne in hyperandrogenic women, but finasteride is the least effective.
6 citations
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July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride and dutasteride have limited use in feminising therapy and are not recommended for routine use.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride does not negatively affect male reproductive function.
Combining dutasteride or finasteride with an α1 blocker is more effective for managing BPH than using either alone.
January 2022 in “Drug Delivery” The aloe ferox gel with finasteride and oregano oil may effectively treat alopecia.
3 citations
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May 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
46 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that family history, personal history of adolescent acne, no pregnancies, hirsutism, office work, stress, and low intake of fruits/vegetables and fish are risk factors for adult female acne.
October 2025 in “Journal of Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology” Amitriptyline can cause temporary hair loss, which stops after discontinuing the drug.
15 citations
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December 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose tofacitinib is effective and cheaper for severe alopecia areata.
66 citations
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Andrology” Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.
January 2019 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dutasteride improved both hair loss and acne in two young men.
13 citations
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November 2021 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Tofacitinib taken by mouth helps treat hair loss in children.
Combined finasteride and anastrozole therapy effectively treats BPH, influenced by hormone imbalances and genetics.
Neurosteroids help control dopamine responses in the brain.
January 2004 in “Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)” Finasteride blocks progesterone's effect on brain activity linked to epilepsy.
14 citations
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May 2016 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” Taking tadalafil and finasteride together is safe and effective for treating urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with enlarged prostates.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” A woman got a skin rash from taking aceclofenac, which went away after she stopped the drug.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical finasteride may be safer than oral finasteride, but more research is needed.
April 2022 in “Reactions Weekly” June 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Finasteride does not increase the risk of suicide attempts.
1 citations
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March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Combination therapy with fesoterodine and doxazosin improves bladder function and delays BPH progression.
6 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride can cause side effects, some lasting after treatment ends, and may lead to severe depression or suicidal thoughts.
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
January 2025 in “Journal of Prescribing Practice” 14 citations
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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” The herbal combination of saw palmetto and stinging nettle reduces nighttime urination in men with urinary issues.
Diane and Androcur 10 improved acne and seborrhea in most women, and hirsutism and alopecia in about half.
April 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Finasteride lowers PSA levels about the same whether taken at 1 mg or 5 mg daily.
3 citations
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June 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin effectively improves skin conditions but has toxic side effects that need careful monitoring.
June 2013 in “Clinical Neurophysiology” Finasteride improved reflexes and motor activity in rats with liver-related brain issues.
5 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride treatment should be personalized to individual mental profiles.