research Topical Finasteride: A Comprehensive Review of Androgenetic Alopecia Management for Men and Women
Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
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research Follow-Up of 1 mg Finasteride Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness-Difference between Clinical Trials and Private Office Follow-Up: Influences on Prescribing Habits Evaluated
Finasteride showed limited hair growth and low patient compliance in treating male pattern baldness.
research Follow-Up of 1 mg Finasteride Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness—Difference between Clinical Trials and Private Office Follow-Up
Most men stopped using finasteride for baldness due to unsatisfactory results or were lost to follow-up, and those who continued saw minimal to moderate improvement.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Combination With 5% Minoxidil Topical Solution and 1 mg Oral Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Half-Head Study
Combining platelet-rich plasma with 5% minoxidil solution improves hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research The effect of topical finasteride in treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
Topical finasteride cream reduces hair growth perception in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
research Finasteride nano-transferosomal gel formula for management of androgenetic alopecia: ex vivo investigational approach
The new gel formula could improve the delivery of a hair loss treatment through the skin and might be an alternative to taking it by mouth.
research Post-finasteride syndrome: survey of dermatologists from the Spanish Hair and Nail Disorders Group
Most dermatologists think post-finasteride syndrome is rare, possibly psychiatric, and needs more research.
research IMPACT OF LOW DOSE FINASTERIDE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA ON SERUM PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) LEVELS IN MEN PARTICIPATED IN POPULATION-BASED SCREENING FOR PROSTATE CANCER
Low dose finasteride causes only minor changes in PSA levels in men over 50 with BPH.
research Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA causes permanent hair loss; women use 2% minoxidil, men use 1 mg finasteride daily.
research Abstracts
Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Medical therapy for hair loss: what we know and what we need to find out
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
research Platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A patient survey
PRP treatment for hair loss shows promise, with 58% of patients satisfied and most noticing improvement within 6 months.
research NEURONAL MIMICRY AS A RESISTANCE PHENOTYPE IN CANCER CELLS
Low dose finasteride causes only small changes in PSA levels in older men with BPH.
research HAIR REGROWTH
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
research Sexual Adverse Effects of Finasterid 1mg for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Men
Finasterid 1mg, used for male hair loss, can cause sexual problems in some men, which can last for several months even after stopping the medication.
research Getting to grips with hair loss
Finasteride improves hair growth and satisfaction in men with male pattern baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Treatment of hirsutism: comparisons between different antiandrogens with central and peripheral effects
Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research Cyproterone Acetate Quantification in Human Plasma by High-performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled to Atmospheric Pressure Photoionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry
The method accurately measures cyproterone acetate in plasma, showing no significant difference between two formulations.
research News in brief
A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.
research The genetically programmed hair growth cycle and alopecia: what is there to know?
The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
research Effect of 1 mg/day finasteride on concentrations of serum prostate-specific antigen in men with androgenic alopecia: a randomised controlled trial
Taking 1 mg/day finasteride for hair loss significantly lowers PSA levels in men, which may affect prostate cancer screening.
research Evaluation of efficacy and safety of finasteride 1 mg in 3177 Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride 1 mg effectively and safely increases hair growth in Japanese men with hair loss.
research Effects of Finasteride (1 mg) on Hair Transplant
Finasteride improves surrounding scalp hair and increases hair density after hair transplant.
research Effects of Finasteride (1 mg) on Hair Transplant
Finasteride improves surrounding scalp hair and increases hair density after hair transplant.
research Pharmacokinetic parameters and mechanisms of inhibition of rat type 1 and 2 steroid 5α-reductases: determinants for different in vivo activities of GI198745 and finasteride in the rat 3 3Abbreviations: r5AR1, rat 5α-reductase 1; r5AR2, rat 5α-reductase 2; and DHT, dihydrotestosterone.
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research Long-term treatment with finasteride 1 mg decreases the likelihood of developing further visible hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss).
Finasteride 1 mg helps prevent more hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
research Protective effect of DA-9401 in finasteride-induced apoptosis in rat testis: inositol requiring kinase 1 and c-Jun N-terminal kinase pathway
DA-9401 helps protect rat testis from finasteride damage.
research Finasteride 1 mg has no inhibitory effect on omeprazole metabolism in extensive and poor metabolizers for CYP2C19 in Japanese
Finasteride doesn't affect omeprazole metabolism in Japanese people.
research Effect of MK-386, a novel inhibitor of type 1 5 alpha-reductase, alone and in combination with finasteride, on serum dihydrotestosterone concentrations in men.
MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
research Global online interest in finasteride sexual side effects
Public interest in finasteride's sexual side effects has significantly increased.