16 citations
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January 2010 in “Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics” Finasteride's effect on hair loss and prostate enlargement depends on its binding to an enzyme, with maximum impact at 0.2 mg dose.
January 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Man experienced lasting sexual issues and stress from finasteride, accused doctor of malpractice.
December 2010 in “Reactions Weekly”
10 citations
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June 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer chances.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride use may increase depression and suicide risk, especially at 1 mg, so monitoring is advised.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Post-finasteride syndrome can cause lasting sexual, physical, and mental health issues with limited treatment options.
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.
104 citations
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October 1999 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride doesn't harm male fertility or sperm quality, but may slightly reduce ejaculate volume.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice”
185 citations
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March 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
October 2015 in “Prostate Cancer” Finasteride and dutasteride reduce prostate cancer risk, but finasteride may increase higher-grade cancer risk.
223 citations
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
March 2026 in “Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche” Finasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing prostate size and improving urinary symptoms.
23 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride helps hair loss patients' quality of life.
April 2011 in “Reactions Weekly”
Finasteride reduces prostate size and PSA levels in young patients.
June 2018 in “Evidence-Based Practice” Finasteride can double the risk of sexual problems like ejaculation issues, low libido, and impotence.
2 citations
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October 2011 in “분석과학” A reliable method was developed to measure finasteride levels in human serum.
30 citations
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January 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride can cause serious side effects in some men, needing more research for treatment.
May 2025 in “Reactions Weekly”
January 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Finasteride 5 mg and topical minoxidil 5% effectively increase hair density in women, with finasteride 5 mg having the highest satisfaction.
January 2018 in “日本薬理学会年会要旨集 =” Stopping finasteride improves sperm quality but not semen volume in young men.
March 2008 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Minoxidil and finasteride help treat hair loss in men.
19 citations
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August 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride can slow or halt hair loss, but may have side effects.
February 2017 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis.
January 2020 in “Brazilian Journal of Health and Pharmacy” Nanostructured lipid carriers can improve finasteride delivery for better hair loss treatment.
July 2023 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Finasteride niosomes were developed and found to be effective in treating hair loss, with better results than commercial minoxidil, and could be a promising topical treatment for hair loss.
January 2003 in “The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” The two finasteride tablets are bioequivalent.
February 2021 in “The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update” Finasteride use in young people may increase risk of suicidal thoughts and mental health issues.