14 citations
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May 2016 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” Taking tadalafil and finasteride together is safe and effective for treating urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with enlarged prostates.
June 2026 in “World Journal of Urology” Long-term finasteride use may lead to earlier use of ED medication and lower prostate cancer diagnosis rates.
13 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” Finasteride improves heart function and repairs damage after heart attack in mice.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride made hair thicker on the back of the head in men with hair loss.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.
26 citations
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June 2010 in “Acta Pharmaceutica” Methods accurately measure tamsulosin hydrochloride and finasteride in combined dosages.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lower nitric oxide and higher fibrinogen found in hirsute women; impaired sexual function in 22.6% of hair loss patients, linked to psoriasis severity.
12 citations
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December 2016 in “PubMed” Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.
April 2023 in “European urology open science” Urologists should screen for mental health issues before and during finasteride treatment.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride may cause gum problems, but stopping the drug can improve these issues.
Adherence to finasteride treatment for prostate issues is generally low.
2 citations
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12 citations
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November 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.
1 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Finasteride's effectiveness measured by observing hair cortex changes using a cheap and easy method.
A method was created to measure oxymatrine in human blood.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective, low-risk treatments for male hair loss, and patient education on these therapies is important.
66 citations
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June 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair weight and count in men with hair loss, with best results after four years.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” Minoxidil can help increase facial hair growth.
10 citations
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February 2020 in “Endocrine” Finasteride safely treats hair loss without harming hormones or reproduction, but may slightly reduce sexual function.
September 1997 in “Inpharma Weekly” Rubbing finasteride on the scalp helps with hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Finasteride 1mg daily effectively increases hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness over two years.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “ScholarWorks - University of Montana (University of Montana)” Finasteride reduces low-grade prostate cancer but may not be beneficial overall.
8 citations
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November 2015 in “Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences” A mix of Panax ginseng and bee-pollen may help prevent prostate enlargement in rats.
November 2012 in “Journal of the International AIDS Society” Antiretrovirals can affect finasteride's effectiveness, so dose adjustments may be needed for men on HIV treatment.
January 2004 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Finasteride is a safe and effective treatment for male hair loss.
September 2025 in “Toxicology” Long-term use of finasteride and minoxidil may harm male reproductive health in mice.
Finasteride's metabolites were identified, helping understand how the drug is processed in the body.
May 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride is linked to sexual dysfunction, especially in younger men using it for hair loss.
Topical finasteride may better target hair follicles without significant benefits over oral form.