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.
54 citations
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September 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride can reduce fertility in some men, but stopping it increases sperm count.
November 2020 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause lasting erectile dysfunction, low libido, and depression in some patients.
January 2014 in “Anales Médicos de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC” The combination of oral finasteride and dutasteride with topical minoxidil effectively promotes new hair growth in most people, with minimal side effects.
January 2004 in “Zhongguo xin yao zazhi” The method accurately measures finasteride in plasma, and the test tablets are as effective as the reference ones.
Finasteride may cause changes in dopamine-related genes, possibly leading to post-finasteride syndrome.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride, used for treating hair loss, can cause mental, physical, and sexual side effects, some of which may persist even after stopping the drug, and it can also cause mild to moderate oral issues.
July 2015 in “Pharmacological Reports” Finasteride weakens the bone-protective effects of certain blockers in low androgen conditions.
14 citations
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March 2018 in “Translational Stroke Research” Finasteride helps protect brain in old male rats.
June 2017 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Using 10% topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and microneedling together can effectively treat Male Pattern Baldness with high patient satisfaction and no major side effects.
January 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Hospital Pharmacy” The two finasteride tablets are bioequivalent.
17 citations
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November 1997 in “Andrology” Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
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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.
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride increases hair growth, prolongs hair cycle, and lowers dihydrotestosterone levels.
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July 1997 in “The Lancet” Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.
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May 2015 in “Schizophrenia Research” A drug improved schizophrenia-like symptoms in stressed rats by changing brain steroid levels.
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Finasteride-loaded proniosomes effectively promote hair growth in mice.
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May 2007 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” PPCM microspheres allow controlled finasteride release over 24 hours.
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October 2009 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Finasteride 5-mg oral disintegrating tablets and standard tablets are bioequivalent in healthy adult male Han Chinese volunteers.
January 2026 in “Elsevier eBooks” January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride can cause side effects and requires caution, especially regarding sexual health, pregnancy, and prostate cancer.
June 2021 in “Current developments in nutrition” High doses of finasteride lower cholesterol and body weight in certain mice.
6 citations
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October 2012 in “PubMed” The combined treatment of 3% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride is more effective in improving hair loss than 3% minoxidil alone, with similar side effects.
Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.
January 2004 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Finasteride is a safe and effective treatment for male hair loss.
January 2000 in “Annals of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in men with minimal side effects.
71 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
March 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Menthol-based microemulsions improve skin delivery of finasteride and silodosin.
Finasteride impairs sperm quality and fertility in rats, even after stopping treatment.