July 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Dutasteride microinfusion and microneedling both effectively treat male hair loss.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences” Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
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April 2015 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” 5α reductase inhibitors treat hair loss but may cause sexual side effects and risks.
September 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using finasteride may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
January 2007 in “The Year book of dermatology” Finasteride with oral contraceptive improves hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women.
Finasteride may cause breast enlargement in some men.
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February 2003 in “European Urology Supplements” Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively than finasteride.
December 2024 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating BPH.
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March 2000 in “CRC Press eBooks”
June 2024 in “Advances in therapy” IVL3001 is safe, effective, and better than oral finasteride for treating hair loss.
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January 2001 in “Endocrine Practice” Topical finasteride may help treat facial hirsutism in women.
April 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Use finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss; consider topical treatments and weigh risks.
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June 2016 in “PubMed” Finasteride is effective and safe for treating hidradenitis suppurativa in both adults and some younger patients.
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February 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Dutasteride and finasteride may reduce sperm count and volume but don't affect movement or shape; effects are reversible after stopping.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical GT20029 effectively promotes hair regrowth and is well-tolerated.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Spironolactone is more effective than finasteride in treating excessive hair growth in women.
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January 2002 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” New pregnane derivatives were more effective than finasteride at inhibiting a key enzyme for male pattern baldness.
April 2025 in “Advances in Traditional Medicine” Rosemary essential oil spray can effectively increase hair density in alopecia treatment.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” May 2025 in “Reactions Weekly”
Finasteride can reduce prostate cancer risk but may delay diagnosis and cause sexual side effects.
January 2012 in “Земский врач” Finasteride helps improve treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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January 1995 in “Yakubutsu dōtai”
June 2023 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Finasteride and dutasteride effectively reduce DHT in hair, which may help evaluate their treatment success for hair loss.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using minoxidil on balding men's scalps can increase hair growth, according to a 12-month study.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” December 2021 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Topical finasteride's effectiveness for hair loss needs standardized evaluation methods.
April 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride increases risk of depression, possibly suicidal thoughts, and sexual dysfunction.
April 2026 in “Brain Sciences” Finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, especially in young men.