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October 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Combining hair transplantation with PRP is more effective for treating hair loss than hair transplantation alone.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Oral finasteride may cause more sexual side effects than expected, possibly due to negative publicity and reporting bias.
17 citations
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January 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Dutasteride mesotherapy helps treat male hair loss but may harm sperm and sexual function.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Canadian Journal of Urology” Five-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, can treat enlarged prostates, improve urination, reduce need for prostate surgery, and lower the risk of prostate cancer, but may increase the risk of higher grade prostate cancer. They can also treat male pattern baldness.
2 citations
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June 2009 in “PubMed” 8 citations
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December 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient has a leg condition caused by vein issues, needing lifestyle changes and leg care.
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March 2021 in “Reproduction” Finasteride may affect male fertility by interfering with specific sperm signaling.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “Der Urologe” Medications for benign prostatic syndrome can cause cognitive issues and depression.
January 2020 in “Research Portal Denmark” A short male anogenital distance may indicate incomplete masculinization due to disrupted androgen action.
3 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP with microneedling is generally safe but can cause minor side effects like scalp itching, temporary hair shedding, and swollen lymph nodes.
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March 2020 in “The Journal of Urology” Older patients sticking to their prostate medication saw lasting health benefits.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp nerve issues are linked to hair loss in men.
September 2017 in “ics.org”
29 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery” Finasteride may cause cataracts and floppy-iris syndrome.
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January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Low-dose finasteride can cause painful breast enlargement in men, which resolves after stopping the medication.
12 citations
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January 1998 in “Drug safety” Finasteride helps reduce prostate size and symptoms in BPH but is less effective than terazosin and works best for larger prostates.
August 2020 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride for hair loss can cause skin reactions like itchy red plaques.
164 citations
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December 2000 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Targeting blood vessels may help treat skin diseases.
March 2017 in “European Urology Supplements” Gene differences affect finasteride side effects in men with hair loss.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.
April 2025 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Minoxidil is the most common treatment for male hair loss, but sildenafil shows promise as an alternative.
20 citations
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Some medications for bladder problems can cause memory issues or mood changes, and doctors should monitor these side effects.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A new diagnostic tool for Vulvovaginal Lichen Planus is highly accurate, and updated treatments for various skin conditions, including melanoma and Hidradenitis Suppurativa, were discussed.
January 2006 in “Revista Argentina de Urología” Finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and sexual side effects.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
October 2006 in “Aging Health” Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic obstruction, improves urinary flow, reduces prostate size, and may prevent prostate cancer, but can cause sexual side effects.
35 citations
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December 1979 in “Naunyn-schmiedebergs Archives of Pharmacology” These drugs raise prostaglandin-like material in dog blood, possibly causing blood vessel widening.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-dose finasteride may cause muscle weakness and eye issues, but stopping the drug can lead to recovery.
January 2004 in “Anticancer Research” Long-term antiandrogen use may increase aggressive prostate cancer risk.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride can cause side effects, some lasting after treatment ends, and may lead to severe depression or suicidal thoughts.