January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” 2.5 mg/day finasteride effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
November 2023 in “Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews” Trazodone might help reverse post finasteride syndrome.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ganoderma lucidum extract can potentially reduce stress-induced hair loss by slowing down premature hair aging and removing harmful substances.
January 2008 in “Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine” Quzhi Fangtuo Pill is more effective than Chuzhi Shengfa Pill for early hair loss.
December 2022 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies” Adding the topical gel improved hair growth more than using minoxidil or finasteride alone.
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October 2017 in “PubMed” Isotretinoin and acitretin may effectively stabilize the hairline in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Finasteride may increase the risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
February 2026 in “PubMed” Finasteride withdrawal causes anxiety-like behavior in male rats.
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October 2008 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride 1 mg/day reduces semen quality without affecting hormones or sexual function.
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July 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia have not been proven effective.
March 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” The combination tablet of finasteride and doxazosin works the same as taking each drug separately.
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January 2010 in “SRX Pharmacology” Bupropion SR may help treat trichotillomania.
December 2023 in “Alzheimer's & dementia” Finasteride may help reduce anxiety and depression in elderly but might cause depression in young men.
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March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may help stabilize or slow down hair loss in some frontal fibrosing alopecia patients, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
November 2010 in “International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience”
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June 2025 in “European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Finasteride may increase the risk of suicidality and depression, especially in younger people.
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January 2009 in “PubMed” Finasteride treatment can decrease certain steroids and increase others, possibly leading to depression symptoms in some cases.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Elite” Duloxetine, escitalopram, and finasteride may be effective against bacteria and fungi.
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July 2012 in “BMJ” FFA can be mistaken for rosacea, requiring specific treatment for accurate diagnosis and management.
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January 2002 in “The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Finasteride effectively improves hair growth in men with minimal side effects.
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May 2010 in “Pharmacopsychiatry” Finasteride reduces new brain cells in male mice, possibly causing depression.
September 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Finasteride may increase depression and suicide risks, needing better safety checks and informed consent.
January 2002 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in Chinese men with minimal side effects.
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November 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and combination therapy, especially with finasteride and dutasteride, are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia effectively.