62 citations
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April 2004 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.
17 citations
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May 1998 in “Steroids” Researchers developed a model to predict how well certain compounds can block an enzyme related to hair loss and prostate issues, suggesting a 50 mg dose of finasteride might be effective based on lab and body data.
May 2023 in “Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology” Finasteride may slow down heart disease by lowering cholesterol and reducing inflammation.
137 citations
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March 2006 in “Cns Drug Reviews” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride may improve sperm count in subfertile men with low sperm count.
August 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Testosterone and finasteride showed minor cognitive benefits in older men.
January 2005 in “Journal of Elinical Research” The two finasteride preparations are bioequivalent.
January 2008 in “xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference”
29 citations
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September 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” Intermittent low-dose finasteride works as well as daily use for treating excessive hair growth in women.
23 citations
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July 1993 in “Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
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August 1992 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”
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August 1999 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg effectively treats male pattern hair loss with minimal side effects.
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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.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” CG2001 is safe and well-tolerated for treating hair loss, with fewer side effects than oral finasteride.
1 citations
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August 2002 in “PubMed” Finasteride effectively slowed hair loss and promoted hair growth in Taiwanese men.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss in young men increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.
1 citations
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January 2004 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss by promoting hair growth and density.
97 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg works better than finasteride and placebo for increasing hair in men with hair loss.
May 2012 in “15th International & 14th European Congress of Endocrinology” Taking 1mg finasteride tablets for 6 months can lower good cholesterol (HDL) and raise triglycerides in men with hair loss.
June 2025 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of memory problems.
Long-term finasteride use may affect sperm structure and chromosomes.
56 citations
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April 1998 in “Steroids” Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.
May 2006 in “Skin & Allergy News” August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride treatment changes hormone levels in male pattern baldness patients.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics” Finasteride's effect on hair loss and prostate enlargement depends on its binding to an enzyme, with maximum impact at 0.2 mg dose.
August 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Finasteride, at doses of 5mg or higher, may negatively affect male fertility by reducing the expression of certain genes involved in sperm production.
2 citations
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February 2006 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Finasteride is beneficial for BPH but requires careful monitoring due to cancer risks.
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January 1991 in “Reproductive Toxicology” Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.