3 citations
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July 2018 in “African Journal of Urology” Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and slightly improves early postoperative quality of life.
13 citations
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in most patients, but concerns about rare sexual side effects exist.
27 citations
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August 1999 in “Urology” Finasteride improves urinary function in men for 2 years.
February 2004 in “European Urology Supplements”
January 2014 in “Revista del Hospital Juárez de México” Finasteride reduces bleeding during prostate surgery.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride 1 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in men aged 18-41 and over 41; DEET lotion works better than herbal insect repellents; combined tattoo removal technique shows no extra benefits.
15 citations
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Plant-based nanovesicles effectively deliver finasteride for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
21 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Finasteride and dutasteride can cause sexual problems like impotence and low libido.
15 citations
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March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
1 citations
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December 2012 in “I P Pavlov Russian Medical Biological Herald” Finasteride increases P-glycoprotein activity in the liver and kidney.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” Men with better urinary symptoms have a lower risk of death.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
4 citations
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January 2002 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A new method accurately measures finasteride in tablets using color change and light absorption.
33 citations
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December 2015 in “Neuroendocrinology” Finasteride treatment changes brain steroid levels and receptors, affecting brain function even after stopping treatment.
51 citations
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October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
January 2018 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences” Finasteride reduces blood loss and the need for blood transfusions during and after TURP surgery.
27 citations
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June 2013 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” Finasteride use may lead to less alcohol consumption in men with lasting sexual side effects.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “Canadian Urological Association Journal” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk by 30% without affecting Gleason scores.
February 2021 in “European Chemical Bulletin” A reliable method was developed to measure Minoxidil and Finasteride accurately in medicines.
2 citations
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September 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility” Stopping Propecia may improve sperm count and fertility.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “PubMed” A new method accurately measures finasteride levels in human plasma.
Finasteride may help reduce COVID-19 infection by altering a key gene.
January 2026 in “Addiction Biology” Finasteride may help reduce alcohol cravings and related brain activity.
March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
7 citations
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November 2014 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Finasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride can be safely taken together without significant interaction.
February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” DA-9401 protects against hair loss, improves organ function, and prevents infertility caused by finasteride.
49 citations
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August 2009 in “British Journal of Cancer” Finasteride might lower the risk of low-grade prostate cancer but not high-grade cancer, while alpha-blockers might reduce high-grade cancer risk.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” February 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Finasteride can cause melasma, especially in people with darker skin.