research Acute urinary retention: risks and management.
Older men with severe symptoms and larger prostates should focus on prevention, using finasteride and alpha-blockers to manage acute urinary retention.
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research Continued improvement in pressure-flow parameters in men receiving finasteride for 2 years
Finasteride improves urinary function in men for 2 years.
research Literature Review
Using finasteride may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
research The effect of 5-α reductase inhibitor on Th1, Th2, and Th17 cell-related inflammatory response in BPH
Finasteride reduces some inflammation in BPH but not all.
research Epigenetic Effects of Finasteride on Human Leydig Cells
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual issues by altering specific genes in human cells.
research Inhibition of steroid 5 alpha-reductase with finasteride: sleep-related erections, potency, and libido in healthy men
research Papillon-Lefévre Syndrome: A Rare Case Report and a Brief Review of Literature
Early detection and multidisciplinary treatment are crucial for managing Papillon-Lefévre syndrome.
research Referee report. For: Exploring the use of phytotherapy in benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH]: a systematic review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]
Plant-based treatments may help reduce BPH symptoms, but more research is needed.
research Adult Patients with Aphallia: Were they Fertile?
The document does not determine if adults with aphallia are fertile.
research The Social Capital of Social Media: A Correlational Study of Facebook Use, Campus Attachment, and Involvement
Men with urinary issues often don't stick to their medication long-term.
research POST-FINASTERIDE SYNDROME AND POST-SSRI SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION: TWO CLINICAL CONDITIONS APPARENTLY DISTANT, BUT VERY CLOSE
Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
research Assessing finasteride-associated sexual dysfunction using the FAERS database
Finasteride use linked to increased risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger people.
research Peripheral Arterial Disease: Diagnosis and Management
PAD is common but often missed, needing lifestyle changes and medication for better outcomes.
research Impact of anti-androgen therapies on COVID-19 susceptibility: a case-control study in male population from two COVID-19 regional centers of Lombardy (Italy)
Men taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for prostate issues may be less likely to experience severe COVID-19, but it doesn't prevent ICU admission or death.
research Evaluation of carotid intima media thickness in early onset androgenetic alopesia
Early onset baldness may be linked to thicker artery walls.
research Development of a 3D In Vitro Model of Dupuytren’s Disease as a Platform for Drug Screening
A 3D model of Dupuytren’s disease was developed for better drug testing.
research Editorial Comment
5-ARI therapy may help prevent prostate cancer progression.
research NEURONAL MIMICRY AS A RESISTANCE PHENOTYPE IN CANCER CELLS
Low dose finasteride causes only small changes in PSA levels in older men with BPH.
research 5alpha-reductase: history and clinical importance.
5alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT, offering symptom relief and potential future uses.
research Cytologic atypia in a 53-year-old man with finasteride-induced gynecomastia.
research Letter to the Editor: “Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss”
Finasteride use may cause sexual dysfunction; more research needed.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Persistent sexual dysfunction and depression in finasteride users for male pattern hair loss: a serious concern or red herring?
Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, may cause long-term sexual dysfunction and depression.
research Current Pharmacological Treatment for Male LUTS due to BPH: Dutasteride or Finasteride?
Both dutasteride and finasteride improve urinary symptoms, but dutasteride may be better at reducing the risk of prostate surgery and sudden inability to urinate.
research Queries and Minor Notes
The reply suggests checking for false positive or asymptomatic syphilis and using penicillin for treatment if necessary.
research T07-O-05 Finasteride 5 mg and sexual side effects. How many of these are related to a nocebo phenomenon?
Knowing about potential side effects can make them more likely to happen.
research A preliminary study of finasteride in Tourette syndrome
Finasteride reduces Tourette syndrome symptoms, but results may be limited due to potential biases.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitors increase acute coronary syndrome risk in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia
Taking both finasteride and dutasteride for prostate issues may raise the risk of heart problems.
research FOX FORDYCE DISEASE IN A PREPUBERTAL GIRL
A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.
research Response to Letter: “Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss”
Finasteride's sexual side effects not caused by androgen deficiency or SRD5A inhibition.
research A Risk-Benefit Assessment of Treatment with Finasteride in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride helps reduce prostate size and symptoms in BPH but is less effective than terazosin and works best for larger prostates.