35 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Finasteride reduces gambling symptoms in Parkinson's patients.
34 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.
29 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause gynecomastia; doctors should inform patients.
28 citations
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September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
22 citations
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October 2001 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
21 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Finasteride and dutasteride can cause sexual problems like impotence and low libido.
18 citations
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October 2010 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” New hybrid compound found to effectively prevent hair loss.
15 citations
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November 2017 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” Improved tablets lead to faster, better drug absorption for hair loss treatment.
15 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.
14 citations
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September 2003 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride may not stop severe hair loss after stopping minoxidil.
13 citations
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May 2018 in “Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations” Finasteride does not prevent bladder cancer.
12 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers” Nanoparticles show potential for controlled release of hair loss drugs, improving treatment effectiveness.
10 citations
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October 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” Finasteride doesn't affect oral testosterone undecanoate, and high DHT levels may cause acne, prostate issues, and hair loss.
10 citations
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June 2001 in “PubMed” Finasteride is effective in growing hair and stopping hair loss in men with mild to moderate alopecia.
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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September 2010 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride for hair loss is safe and does not increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
7 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Finasteride may increase the risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
7 citations
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March 2019 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Finasteride use is not clearly linked to an increased risk of male breast cancer.
7 citations
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May 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride 1mg is effective and safe for long-term use in treating male hair loss.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
5 citations
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September 2011 in “Andrologia” Finasteride use may be linked to rare testicular tumor, but more research needed.
5 citations
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February 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that understanding hair loss and considering medical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride before surgery is important, especially for young patients with rapid hair loss, and that hairline design varies among different ethnicities.
5 citations
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January 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A trial found that using finasteride, a hair growth drug, can be effectively measured by comparing before and after photos.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Powder Technology” Granules improve hair loss treatment by targeting follicles.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Advanced therapeutics” A new microneedle system effectively delivers a vasodilator to hair follicles, promoting hair growth better than current treatments.
1 citations
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December 2016 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Panax ginseng might help with hair growth and has fewer side effects than synthetic treatments.
1 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of the Korean neurological association” A man had a rare stroke possibly due to taking finasteride, which might have increased his hormone levels causing a blood clot. His memory loss didn't fully recover even after stopping the medication.
Finasteride and dutasteride can harm male reproductive health, affecting sperm and causing sexual dysfunction.
April 2026 in “Brain Sciences” Finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, especially in young men.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Natural hair growth ingredients like plant extracts and vitamins show promise but need better formulations for effectiveness.