2 citations
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March 2020 in “Baghdad Science Journal” Finasteride effectively reduces DHT and E2 levels, helping with prostate enlargement.
March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking medication for hair loss might cause sexual problems.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Andrology” December 2003 in “British Journal of Urology” January 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride reduces hair follicle cell death in androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride, used for treating hair loss, can cause mental, physical, and sexual side effects, some of which may persist even after stopping the drug, and it can also cause mild to moderate oral issues.
2 citations
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May 2012 in “Indian drugs” Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, works better and is more stable when delivered through specially prepared gels, leading to increased hair growth.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
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July 1993 in “Drugs” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.
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September 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”
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July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.
11 citations
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October 2015 in “Dermatology and therapy” Finasteride doesn't negatively affect sexual function in Indian men with hair loss.
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January 2008 in “Drugs” Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
3 citations
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August 1996 in “PubMed” Finasteride reduces prostate size and serum levels, helping manage benign prostatic hyperplasia, without affecting prostate cancer detection. Regular monitoring is needed for users.
February 2025 in “Advances in Therapy” The topical finasteride spray was safe and well-tolerated with stable effects.
May 2022 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Finasteride may cause sexual dysfunction by reducing epinephrine levels.
March 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Finasteride can cause sexual and psychological side effects, but these usually reverse after stopping the medication.
February 2004 in “European Urology Supplements” March 2008 in “European Urology Supplements” Finasteride and dutasteride can affect sexual function in BPH patients.
December 2005 in “Current Prostate Reports” In 2005, men used finasteride mainly to treat an enlarged prostate.
November 2018 in “Studies in Medical Sciences”
2 citations
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October 2017 in “Drug safety - case reports” Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
Finasteride significantly reduces prostate cancer risk.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride does not negatively affect male reproductive function.
June 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Finasteride use may increase suicidality risk, especially in young men.
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December 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride helps hair loss patients' quality of life.