147 citations
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April 1990 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
September 2022 in “Reactions Weekly”
May 2025 in “Psychopharmacology” Chronic finasteride use in male rats doesn't strongly cause depression or anxiety due to adaptive stress hormone changes.
13 citations
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February 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride 2.5 mg/day can effectively treat female hair loss.
6 citations
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January 1995 in “Neurourology and Urodynamics” Finasteride slightly improves prostate symptoms but has minimal difference from placebo.
19 citations
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March 2019 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride use can cause depression-like behavior in male rats.
February 2026 in “Archiv Euromedica” Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, with oral and topical forms improving hair growth, but oral use may have side effects.
December 2023 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Finasteride use is linked to increased reports of cognitive problems, especially in younger people with hair loss.
September 2004 in “Urology” Finasteride may reduce prostate cancer risk.
August 2021 in “Annales pharmaceutiques françaises” Topical finasteride at 0.25% is effective and has fewer side effects than oral finasteride for hair loss.
Finasteride can help with hair loss but may cause mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
35 citations
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June 2018 in “Urology” The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
30 citations
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December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair count in middle-aged and elderly men without causing sexual dysfunction.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride solution helps treat hair loss.
April 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The combination of finasteride and minoxidil is as safe and effective as minoxidil alone for improving hair growth in men.
Finasteride improves hair but may reduce sperm quality at higher doses.
January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
34 citations
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February 1992 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.
April 2007 in “9th European Congress of Endocrinology” Finasteride, a hair loss medication, was found to be safe and effective in improving hair quality and stopping hair loss in men with early-onset baldness.
8 citations
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January 1998 in “PubMed”
10 citations
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October 1992 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting hormone levels, helping with conditions like enlarged prostate, acne, and hair loss.
20 citations
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April 2002 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg/day for five years effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness, and is safe for long-term use.
44 citations
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July 2004 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss has minimal impact on sexual function.
Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for male hair loss, especially when started early.
March 2023 in “Oxford University Press eBooks”
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dutasteride improved hair density and thickness in men not helped by finasteride, with minimal side effects.
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.
50 citations
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” New finasteride solution effectively reduces baldness-causing hormone, potentially with fewer side effects.