7 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.
December 2023 in “Annals of phytomedicine” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
37 citations
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April 2008 in “The Cochrane library” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and cause sexual side effects.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Topical finasteride effectively treats hair loss and acne with fewer side effects than oral forms.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “Baghdad Science Journal” Finasteride effectively reduces DHT and E2 levels, helping with prostate enlargement.
3 citations
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October 2025 in “Cancer” PROTACs offer a new, precise way to treat cancer by breaking down harmful proteins.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “American Journal of Analytical Chemistry” A new method effectively analyzes Finasteride and its impurities, even under stress conditions.
August 2017 in “Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin” Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.
July 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The new gel formula could improve the delivery of a hair loss treatment through the skin and might be an alternative to taking it by mouth.
January 2007 in “El Servicio de Difusión de la Creación Intelectual (National University of La Plata)” Combining D-004 and finasteride is more effective at reducing prostate enlargement than using either alone.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Acta Chromatographica” Created method to measure doxazosin mesylate and finasteride together.
April 2024 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” SRD5A2 methylation in blood can predict how well someone will respond to finasteride treatment.
October 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Saw Palmetto is a safe and effective natural remedy for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
176 citations
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June 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Nucleic acid polymers can enhance antiviral responses and improve treatment outcomes for chronic hepatitis B.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review” Glyphaea brevis and Monodora myristica can protect against finasteride's harmful effects on blood and oxidative stress in male rats.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride treatment lowers urine androgen and prostaglandin levels, making them potential markers for effectiveness.
47 citations
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January 2016 in “Brain Behavior and Immunity” 5α-reduced progestogens may reduce mood issues and brain damage linked to HIV-1 Tat.
January 2010 in “CommonKnowledge Research Repository (Pacific University Oregon)” Finasteride can't be recommended for cancer prevention due to concerns about high-grade cancer risk.
November 2021 in “Evidencia” Young patients using finasteride may have higher risks of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 7-year-old girl's scalp infection was cured with oral medication and medicated shampoo.
64 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride improves hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
49 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.
11 citations
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February 2018 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Finasteride reduces melanin production, possibly treating hyperpigmentation and melanoma, but needs more safety research.
Flubendazole in a nanoemulsion can potentially treat lung cancer and cryptococcal meningitis effectively and safely.
November 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Testosterone undecanoate caused hair loss; finasteride improved it but caused stomach issues for one patient.
August 2004 in “Medisch-Farmaceutische Mededelingen” Long-term use of finasteride may cause breast cancer in men.
93 citations
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January 1996 in “Clinical Pharmacokinectics” Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.
124 citations
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January 1993 in “The Prostate” Finasteride effectively inhibits 5α reductase, while plant extracts like Permixon and Bazoton don't show significant results.
3 citations
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January 2003 in “Synthetic Communications” Scientists made two new chemicals that might help treat diseases caused by male hormones.
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February 2002 in “Oncology Times” Intravenous arsenic is safe and effective for treating certain blood cancers.