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Finasteride safety data in trials may be underreported or misrepresented.
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research Hypertrichosis in females applying minoxidil topical solution and in normal controls
Minoxidil use increases facial hair growth in females, more in older users.
research A one-year observational study with minoxidil 5% solution in Germany: results of independent efficacy evaluation by physicians and patients
The 5% minoxidil solution effectively treated hair loss with good tolerability.
research Comment on “Low dose oral minoxidil for treating alopecia: A 3-year North American retrospective case series”: Adding further evidence about side effects
Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss seems to have rare side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety.
research Minoxidil and its use in hair disorders: a review
Minoxidil is a primary treatment for hair loss but its exact working method is unknown.
research A randomized, blinded, three-arm, multicenter trial comparing the efficacy and safety of fluconazole given once daily for 3 or 6 weeks with griseofulvin given once daily for 6 weeks in pediatric patients with tinea capitis
The two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
research La prisión stendhalienne dans "Le rouge et le noir": un donjon heureux
Minoxidil is a popular hair growth treatment, but how it works isn't fully understood.
research How routine pharmacovigilance failed to identify finasteride’s persistent sexual side effects
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, has unaddressed sexual side effects due to the manufacturer's inadequate safety measures and lack of additional studies.
research INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: USCOM V: A Practical Algorithm for the Prevention and Treatment of Cutaneous Side Effects of Hormonal Cancer Therapy
A new method helps manage skin side effects from hormonal cancer therapy, improving patient care.
research Alopecia as an Emerging Adverse Effect Associated With Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists for Weight Loss: A Scoping Review
GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss may cause hair loss, especially in women.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitor therapy: Should physicians be concerned with persistent diminished libido, erectile dysfunction and depression in a subset of patients?
Some patients may experience lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects from 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy.
research The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer and Depression
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
research Real-World Effectiveness, Safety, and Tolerability of Cetosomal Minoxidil 5% Alone and a Fixed Drug Combination of Cetosomal Minoxidil 5% With Finasteride 0.1% in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia (Inbilt Study)
Cetosomal minoxidil alone and with finasteride is effective and well-tolerated for hair loss treatment.
research Efficacy and safety of a new formulation kit (shampoo + lotion) containing anti‐inflammatory and antioxidant agents to treat hair loss
The new hair loss treatment kit was safe and improved hair growth without any adverse effects.
research Finasteride in the treatment of men with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.
research Adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction (SVF) for the treatment of androgenic alopecia (AGA): a systematic review.
Fat stem cell treatment is safe and increases hair density for hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Efficacy of Minoxidil Combined With Photobiomodulation for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia. A Double‐Blind Half‐Head Controlled Trial
Minoxidil and photobiomodulation together improve hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
research Long-term safety and efficacy of dutasteride in the treatment of male patients with androgenetic alopecia
Dutasteride safely promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with mild side effects.
research Exosomes: A New Effective Non-Surgical Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia?
Exosome therapy shows promise for hair growth without side effects but needs more testing.
research Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes Can Effectively Improve the Hair Count and Terminal Hair Diameter in Androgenetic Alopecia
Stem cell exosome injections can safely improve hair growth and thickness in men with hair loss.
research Dutasteride for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: An Updated Review
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss and has mild, reversible side effects.
research Evaluation of using stromal vascular fraction and platelet rich plasma in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
SVF and PRP improve hair loss, but SVF causes more side effects.
research Cardiovascular Toxicities of Androgen Deprivation Therapy
ADT for prostate cancer may harm the heart, but GnRH antagonists might be safer.
research Controversies in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: The history of finasteride
Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in most patients, but concerns about rare sexual side effects exist.
research Forum
The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
research A phase IIA randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial to study the efficacy and safety of the selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM), MK-0773 in female participants with sarcopenia
MK-0773 safely increased muscle mass but did not improve muscle strength or function in elderly women with sarcopenia.
research Changes in hair weight and hair count in men with androgenetic alopecia after treatment with finasteride, 1 mg, daily
Finasteride increases hair weight and count in men with hair loss.
research Superiority of dutasteride over finasteride in hair regrowth and reversal of miniaturization in men with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled open-label, evaluator-blinded study
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Low-Level Light Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Self-Comparison, Sham Device-Controlled Trial
Low-level light therapy safely improves hair coverage, thickness, and count in androgenetic alopecia patients.