June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride may cause gum problems, but stopping the drug can improve these issues.
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July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.
April 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Use finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss; consider topical treatments and weigh risks.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
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October 1993 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Finasteride doesn't affect antipyrine metabolism, so interactions with cytochrome P-450 enzyme drugs are unlikely.
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March 1990 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
December 2025 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Lycopene protects against testicular damage caused by finasteride.
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November 1998 in “PubMed”
Finasteride reduces prostate size and PSA levels in young patients.
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January 2004 in “Wieś Jutra” Finasteride reduces hair loss by blocking testosterone's effects on scalp cells.
February 2012 in “Community oncology” The document concludes that accurately identifying leukemia types is crucial, and the risks of cancer from finasteride need careful evaluation against its benefits.
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March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride and SSRIs together increase impotence and low libido risk in men.
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August 2011 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed, some of which may be more effective than current medications.
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January 2004 in “PubMed Central” 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT levels.
March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride increases CD8+ T cells in BPH tissues.
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March 2020 in “Metabolites” Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.
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July 2016 in “PubMed” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are generally safe but can cause sexual side effects and require patient education on risks.
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October 2023 in “Bangladesh journal of urology” Finasteride effectively treats hematospermia in 3 months without side effects.
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December 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” The combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride improved hair regrowth in a man with advanced hair loss.
February 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolites in male pattern baldness patients.
March 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Finasteride may help treat female hair loss, but has risks.
September 2013 in “Cancer Discovery” Finasteride is safe for long-term use in prostate cancer treatment.
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October 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride helps treat skin issues like acne and baldness by blocking testosterone conversion.
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October 2022 in “Iet Nanobiotechnology” The dutasteride nanoemulsion could improve hair loss treatment by enhancing drug penetration and retention in hair follicles.
October 2009 in “Nature Reviews Urology” September 2021 in “World journal of urology” The correction states that the label change for Finasteride was in 2012, leading to more reports of side effects from non-healthcare people.
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May 2024 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” Dutasteride and finasteride have similar effects on prostate cancer risk in BPH patients.
September 2014 in “PubMed Central” BPH treatments can cause sexual side effects affecting quality of life.