research US Food and Drug Administration Warning Regarding Finasteride and Suicidal Ideation: What Should Urologists Know?
Urologists should screen for mental health issues before and during finasteride treatment.
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research Role of oral minoxidil in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Low-dose oral minoxidil can help treat male and female pattern hair loss, especially in those who can't use topical treatments or have heart health issues.
research Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Action of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors May Be Mediated by Dehydroepiandrosterone. Letter.
Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.
research Suicidal risk associated with finasteride versus dutasteride among men treated for benign prostatic hyperplasia: nationwide cohort study
Finasteride may increase the risk of suicide or severe self-harm in men with mood disorders but not in the general population.
research Beliefs and counseling practices among dermatologists regarding sexual and other adverse effects of finasteride
Many dermatologists believe finasteride can cause sexual side effects and counsel patients about them.
research Inhibitory influence of agmatine on catamenial-like seizure susceptibility in progesterone withdrawn female rats
Agmatine may help reduce seizures linked to hormone changes in female rats.
research Witnessed trauma exposure induces fear in mice through a reduction in endogenous neurosteroid synthesis
Reduced neurosteroid production increases fear in mice, suggesting potential PTSD treatments.
research Finasteride and fertility: case report and review of the literature.
Stopping the use of the drug finasteride can improve sperm count and does not prevent normal conception, but caution is advised when trying to conceive.
research Are finasteride-related penile curvature/Peyronie’s disease Adverse Event Reports worthy of further clinical investigation? Disproportionality analysis based on both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) pharmacovigilance databases
Finasteride may be linked to Peyronie’s disease, but more research is needed.
research Synthesis and Actions of 5α-Reduced Metabolites of Testosterone in the Nervous System
Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
research Finasteride and Dutasteride for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of Efficacy and Reproductive Adverse Effects
Finasteride and Dutasteride can improve hair growth in male baldness but may cause temporary sexual dysfunction and possibly affect fertility.
research Society for Endocrinology guidelines for testosterone replacement therapy in male hypogonadism
Testosterone replacement is recommended for men with low testosterone levels and symptoms of hypogonadism.
research Finasteride associated melasma in a Caucasian male.
A man got brown patches on his skin (melasma) after taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment.
research Risk of Depression after 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Medication: Meta-Analysis
Taking 5 alpha reductase inhibitor medication slightly increases the risk of depression, especially as you get older.
research Lasers, lights, and compounds for hair loss in aesthetics
Minoxidil is the main over-the-counter treatment for hair loss, with other options like finasteride, latanoprost, retinoic acid, antioxidants, biotin, nutraceuticals, and platelet-rich plasma therapy also showing promise.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, 25–28 February 2023, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Pharmacological Management of Pattern Hair Loss
The best treatments for slowing down pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, with some other drugs and hair transplantation also used.
research Stem cell–derived conditioned medium for alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Stem cell-derived conditioned medium is effective in improving hair density and thickness for alopecia treatment.
research The effects of methylated flavonoids on depression-like activity and pro-inflammatory cytokine thresholds in mice induced by repeated finasteride administration
Methylated flavonoids may effectively reduce depression and inflammation caused by finasteride.
research Finasteride-induced recurrent aphthous ulceration–like lesions: a case report with dechallenge–rechallenge confirmation
Finasteride can cause recurrent mouth ulcers.
research Research Progress on Platelet‐Rich Plasma ( PRP ) in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP shows promise for hair growth but needs standardized methods for better results.
research 5α-Reductase Isoenzymes: From Neurosteroid Biosynthesis to Neuropsychiatric Outcomes
Finasteride and dutasteride may cause depression and anxiety, especially in younger men.
research Pharmacological Role and Clinical Applications of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors-Review Article for Pharmacists and Healthcare Professionals
5α-reductase inhibitors effectively treat enlarged prostate and hair loss but require careful use due to possible side effects.
research Pharmacological Role and Clinical Applications of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors-Review Article for Pharmacists and Healthcare Professionals
5α-reductase inhibitors help treat prostate enlargement and hair loss but may cause side effects, requiring careful use.
research Association between finasteride with subjective memory deficits: a study from the NHANES and FAERS databases
Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of memory problems.
research Laser therapies in androgenetic alopecia: Review and clinical experiences
Low-level laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
research Analysis of the finasteride treatment and its withdrawal in the rat hypothalamus and hippocampus at whole-transcriptome level
Finasteride treatment in rats changed the expression of genes related to psychiatric and neurological functions, and these changes persisted after stopping the drug.
research Protective role of hesperidin in finasteride-induced testicular toxicity in adult male Wistar rats: Insights into oxidative stress, apoptosis, and ultrastructure of seminiferous tubules
Hesperidin helps protect against testicular damage caused by finasteride.
research A population pharmacokinetic model for individualized regimens of finasteride according to CYP3A5 genotype and liver function
Finasteride dosages should be adjusted based on CYP3A5 genotype and liver function to avoid side effects.