August 2025 in “International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review” Glyphaea brevis and Monodora myristica can protect against finasteride's harmful effects on blood and oxidative stress in male rats.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 
13 citations
,
December 2017 in “CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics” Finasteride affects young male rats' brain function and behavior negatively.
3 citations
,
June 2018 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” Compounds 4, 4b, and 4c effectively inhibit an enzyme linked to testosterone conversion without significant toxicity.
19 citations
,
September 2013 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Blocking CYP17A1 enzyme may help improve certain brain function issues related to dopamine.
5 citations
,
January 1991 in “Drugs of The Future” February 2006 in “Inpharma Weekly” 2 citations
,
June 2009 in “PubMed” 
9 citations
,
August 2000 in “Journal of Periodontal Research” Finasteride reduces testosterone conversion, progesterone lessens this, and levamisole enhances finasteride's effect.
![The Synthesis of (−)-4-Methyl-8-Chloro-Trans-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-Octahydrobenzo-[f]-Quinolin-3-One-[3-14C] (LY300502-14C) via a Circuitous Route](/images/research/73bab8dc-bdf0-45e3-8ef7-73d0d4b93cb1/small/21074.jpg)
3 citations
,
October 1994 in “Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals” Scientists made a carbon-14 labeled version of a drug with a 48% yield and over 99% purity.
70 citations
,
February 2018 in “Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism” Belimumab reduces disease activity, steroid use, and flares in lupus patients.
2 citations
,
January 2013 in “Iraqi journal of Medical Sciences” 1 citations
,
May 2002 in “The Journal of Urology” 
6 citations
,
August 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new device, IVL-PPF Microsphere®, was created to deliver a hair loss drug for up to 3 months with one injection, potentially replacing daily pills.
March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” Long-term treatment with finasteride or combined therapy worsens sexual function in men with urinary issues.
February 1999 in “Analytical Sciences” A new antiandrogen compound was made and its detailed three-dimensional shape was described.
40 citations
,
April 1999 in “Drugs” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, improves urinary flow, but may cause sexual side effects.
4 citations
,
September 2010 in “Medical Hypotheses” 
5 citations
,
December 2011 in “Drug Research” CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.
January 2008 in “xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference” 
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Agalsidase alfa helps treat Fabry's disease but needs more research for long-term benefits.
January 2016 in “The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine” Doxazosin may cause breast enlargement and pain in men.
April 2025 in “Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi Farmasi Indonesia” The NLC gel with Minoxidil and Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in harsh conditions.
6 citations
,
April 2004 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” New progesterone-based compounds can block male hormones.
October 2006 in “Eclética Química” Three methods accurately measure finasteride in tablets using dyes and bromate-bromide.
January 1975 in “NJEA Review” The drug showed promise in treating renal cell carcinoma with manageable side effects.
7 citations
,
August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” 
8 citations
,
June 2020 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors with prednisolone can worsen its negative effects on metabolism.
9 citations
,
June 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Using polymeric micelles to deliver spironolactone topically could improve wound healing in skin affected by glucocorticoids.
3 citations
,
January 2025 in “Journal of Natural Products” Calancardin B may help reduce inflammation in immune cells.