14 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” Ranitidine and finasteride lower TMAO levels, reducing heart and kidney damage by changing gut bacteria.
12 citations
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September 2012 in “Alcohol and Alcoholism” Alcohol in teen years leads to more adult drinking, finasteride doesn't help.
11 citations
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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.
10 citations
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May 2014 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Allopregnanolone increases KCC2 expression in baby male rats' brains, while finasteride doesn't affect it.
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.
10 citations
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April 2000 in “Archives of Oral Biology” Minocycline may cause hair loss by increasing DHT levels, but finasteride can help counteract this effect.
9 citations
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October 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Dutasteride works better than finasteride for preventing and treating prostate cancer.
9 citations
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July 2011 in “Cytokine” Finasteride helps reduce lung inflammation and damage after trauma and infection.
9 citations
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August 2000 in “Journal of Periodontal Research” Finasteride reduces testosterone conversion, progesterone lessens this, and levamisole enhances finasteride's effect.
8 citations
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January 1991 in “European Urology” Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Finasteride helps reduce heart enlargement in heart failure patients.
7 citations
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April 2015 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.
7 citations
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March 2015 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Finasteride helps reduce blood vessel growth in diabetic rat kidneys.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Finasteride-treated male rats' offspring had altered glucose metabolism, potentially increasing diabetes risk.
6 citations
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Finasteride microspheres help reduce hair loss for up to eight weeks with fewer side effects.
6 citations
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August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” MorrF improves hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods” Hesperidin protects rat testicles from finasteride damage and improves sperm health.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
3 citations
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October 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride helps treat skin issues like acne and baldness by blocking testosterone conversion.
2 citations
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September 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science” Finasteride affects offspring's antioxidant enzymes in epididymis, possibly disrupting sperm maturation.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences” Finasteride and methadone don't increase advanced liver disease risk in HCV+ male veterans.
2 citations
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January 2010 Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
2 citations
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September 2009 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.
1 citations
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March 2016 in “Neurotoxicity Research” Finasteride may protect brain and improve behavior in rats with liver failure.
1 citations
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February 2013 in “African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Finasteride lowers good cholesterol, raises bad fats, and may increase heart disease risk.
March 2026 in “RS Global journals (RS Global Sp. z O.O.)” Finasteride is effective for hair loss and prostate issues but may cause lasting side effects.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology and Skin Science” Finasteride can cause serious mental health issues, so it's advised to avoid it for hair loss.
May 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Finasteride-loaded nanoparticles were successfully created for potential improved hair growth treatment.
November 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Finasteride affects the male rat brain by reducing certain protein activation, but these effects may reverse after stopping the drug.