January 2021 in “Figshare” Finasteride's molecular properties and active sites were identified using computational methods.
December 2020 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
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June 2018 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.
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September 2010 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride for hair loss is safe and does not increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.
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June 2026 in “World Journal of Urology” Long-term finasteride use may lead to earlier use of ED medication and lower prostate cancer diagnosis rates.
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October 2012 in “International Urology and Nephrology” Low-dose finasteride may cause fertility issues, but stopping it can improve sperm quality and lead to pregnancy.
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April 2016 in “PubMed” The review found that women using hair loss drugs like finasteride and dutasteride rarely reported sexual side effects.
January 2022 in “Дерматологія та венерологія” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hair loss along the frontal hairline, mainly in postmenopausal women, and needs better treatments.
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March 2017 in “European Journal of Cancer Prevention”
May 2026 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Chemistry” Finasteride breaks down into new compounds under acidic conditions.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be managed with personalized combination therapies, but no cure exists yet.
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December 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Early diagnosis of alopecia frontal fibrosante is crucial, but treatment remains controversial and varies.
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June 2017 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” New anti-acne medications are being tested to offer alternatives to current treatments.
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August 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride affects brain stress and enzyme activity differently in various regions, possibly helping with liver-related brain issues.
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November 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Tofacitinib nanoparticles can safely and effectively treat alopecia areata by targeting hair follicles.
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December 2022 in “PNAS nexus” SCD-153 shows promise as an effective topical treatment for alopecia areata.
May 2008 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Finasteride may be cost-effective for preventing prostate cancer in high-risk groups.
March 2007 in “Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” Finasteride gel and tablet both have similar moderate effects in treating male hair loss.
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December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair count in middle-aged and elderly men without causing sexual dysfunction.
January 2000 in “Annals of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in men with minimal side effects.
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October 2004 in “PubMed” Finasteride, especially in a 1mg dose, effectively slows hair loss and improves hair growth in Japanese men with male pattern hair loss.
January 2004 in “Chinese Journal of New Drugs and Clinical Remedies” The two finasteride tablet brands are bioequivalent.
Public awareness of finasteride's sexual side effects has increased, suggesting healthcare providers should discuss these risks more thoroughly with patients.
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March 2019 in “PubMed” Fusidic acid successfully treated a rare scalp infection with hair regrowth and no recurrence after 6 months.
January 2006 in “The Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy” A new method accurately measures finasteride levels in blood and shows how the body processes it.
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January 2005 in “Social Science Research Network” Proscar and Propecia, two drugs with the same ingredient but different dosages, have different prices, showing price discrimination in the pharmaceutical industry.