research How does the hair-loss drug finasteride work? Can it affect my mental health?
Finasteride can help with hair loss but may cause mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
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research O que sabemos sobre os inibidores da 5 alfa redutase?
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.
research Efficacy and safety of topical finasteride spray solution in the treatment of Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia: A phase III, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Topical finasteride effectively and safely increases hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride and Dutasteride Use: It’s Time to Sound the Alarm
Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
research A Gender Hypothesis of sex disparities in adverse drug events
Gendered social factors, not just biology, contribute to sex differences in adverse drug events.
research Androgenetic alopecia – Current status
The document discusses male and female pattern hair loss, its diagnosis methods, FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, their side effects, and the role of lifestyle changes.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, 25–28 February 2023, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research The state‐of‐the‐art in the management of androgenetic alopecia: A review of new therapies and treatment algorithms
New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.
research Synthesis and Actions of 5α-Reduced Metabolites of Testosterone in the Nervous System
Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
research An (Ir)reversible Affection of the Sexual Sphere: A Case Report
Finasteride can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction even after stopping the drug.
research Pharmacological Role and Clinical Applications of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors-Review Article for Pharmacists and Healthcare Professionals
5α-reductase inhibitors help treat prostate enlargement and hair loss but may cause side effects, requiring careful use.
research Comment on Current Investigations into the Postfinasteride Syndrome
Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, but some believe it may cause persistent symptoms due to psychological factors.
research ODP342 Panhypopituitarism Induced by CTLA-4 and PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy for cancer caused a patient to develop a condition affecting hormone production, requiring ongoing hormone replacement therapy.
research 5α-Reductases in Human Physiology: An Unfolding Story
Enzymes called 5α-reductases have many body functions and need more research to safely use inhibitors.
research Biomaterials for Treatment of Baldness
New biomaterial treatments for baldness show promise, with options depending on patient needs.
research The connection of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors to the development of depression
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
research Pharmacological Role and Clinical Applications of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors-Review Article for Pharmacists and Healthcare Professionals
5α-reductase inhibitors effectively treat enlarged prostate and hair loss but require careful use due to possible side effects.
research Adverse effects of finasteride in men treated for benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenetic alopecia - a literature review
Finasteride can cause sexual and psychological side effects, but these usually reverse after stopping the medication.
research Testosterone Is a Contraceptive and Should Not Be Used in Men Who Desire Fertility
Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.
research Effects of High-dose Radioactive Iodine Therapy on Hormonal Profiles and Sperm Quality in Thyroidectomy Patients
High-dose radioactive iodine therapy does not harm fertility in thyroidectomy patients.
research Acquired smooth muscle hamartoma with sebaceous component
The patient has a rare skin condition that shows features of two known disorders.
research A férfi és női testek medikalizációja a XIX. századtól napjainkig
Medicalization has shaped how society views health and gender roles over the past 200 years.
research The Effect of Finasteride on the Secretion of Testosterone, DHT, LH, FSH and Tissue Factors in the Testis of NMRI Mice:
Finasteride reduces sperm count and quality and alters hormone levels in mice.
research Co-administration of 5α-reductase Inhibitors Worsens the Adverse Metabolic Effects of Prescribed Glucocorticoids
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors with prednisolone can worsen its negative effects on metabolism.
research Lichen planopilaris in men: a retrospective clinicopathologic study of 19 patients
Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.
research Topical minoxidil fortified with finasteride: An account of maintenance of hair density after replacing oral finasteride
Using minoxidil with finasteride in a cream helps maintain hair thickness after stopping oral finasteride.
research Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors in Patients with Vascular Dementia: Possible Response to Finasteride
Finasteride may help reduce inappropriate sexual behaviors in dementia patients with prostate issues.
research Commentary on article on clinical efficacy of oral finasteride by Won, Lew, and Sim
Finasteride at 2.5mg/day may help postmenopausal women with hair loss.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia among men: A clinicopathologic study of 7 cases
Men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia typically lose hair on the front scalp and sometimes on sideburns and upper lip, with treatments showing varied success.
research Randomized Questionnaire Based Case–Control Research Study on Evaluation of Sexual Function in Indian Patients Taking Oral Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride doesn't negatively affect sexual function in Indian men with hair loss.