research The diagnosis and treatment of androgenetic alopecia: a review of the most current management
Various treatments for common hair loss in men and women are effective, but should be tailored to individual needs and potential side effects.
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research Associations between semen quality and lower urinary tract symptoms in ageing male
The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.
research The Efficacy of Oral Finasteride and Dutasteride in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Women: A Scoping Review
Finasteride and dutasteride can improve hair loss in women, but more research is needed.
research [Interactions between St John's wort extract and finasteride?].
research Guidelines for the management of androgenetic alopecia (2010)
Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment, and finasteride for men.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Combined with Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Finasteride and minoxidil together safely and effectively increase hair growth and density for androgenetic alopecia.
research Intermittent Use of Testosterone Inactivating Pharmaceuticals Using Finasteride Prolongs the Time Off Period
Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.
research Endocrinology & Metabolism News, August 2005
Finasteride causes temporary cell death in BPH tissues.
research Comparative efficacy of topical finasteride (0.25%) in combination with minoxidil (5%) against 5% minoxidil or 0.25% finasteride alone in male androgenetic alopecia: A pilot, randomized open-label study
Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.
research Bioprospecting of Potential Inhibitors of 5alpha Reductase 2 Inhibitors from Relevant Ethno-pharmacological Plants via In Silico Techniques
Three natural compounds from Ghanaian plants may help treat BPH and alopecia.
research Corrigendum to “Patients treated for male pattern hair loss with finasteride show, after discontinuation of the drug, altered levels of neuroactive steroids in cerebrospinal fluid and plasma” [J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol. 146 (2015) 74–79]
Stopping finasteride for male pattern hair loss changes neuroactive steroid levels in the brain and blood.
research HAIR REGROWTH
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
research Efficacy and safety of topical finasteride spray solution for male androgenetic alopecia: a phase III, randomized, controlled clinical trial
Topical finasteride is an effective and safer treatment for male hair loss.
research Risk associated with the use of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors with minoxidil in treatment of male androgenetic alopecia – literature review
The combination of finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil is generally safe for treating male hair loss with minimal side effects.
research Development and Skin Penetration Pathway Evaluation Using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy of Microemulsions for Dermal Delivery Enhancement of Finasteride
Finasteride-loaded microemulsions can effectively enhance skin delivery for treating hair loss.
research Case report: Pseudoporphyria in a 56-year-old man as a result of finasteride intake
Finasteride may cause pseudoporphyria, a blistering skin condition.
research Finasteride Topical Delivery Systems for Androgenetic Alopecia
Topical finasteride can effectively treat male pattern baldness with fewer side effects than oral use.
research Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients
Dutasteride is the most effective hair loss treatment after 24 weeks, but finasteride leads to the most hair growth after 48 weeks.
research Effect of 5α-reductase inhibitors on sexual function: New contributions
5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.
research PCPT, MTOPS and the use of 5ARIs: a Canadian consensus regarding implications for clinical practice
5ARIs like finasteride can help prevent prostate cancer and treat BPH, but guidelines should be updated to reflect this.
research Hairless or fertile? Finasteride leads to epididymal changes and infertility in rats
Finasteride may cause infertility in rats by affecting epididymis and sperm function.
research Finasteride-induced thrombocytopenia
Finasteride can cause low platelet count in rare cases.
research A New Topical Formulation of Minoxidil and Finasteride Improves Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
MorrF improves hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
research 62471 Topical Finasteride Combined with Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Combining topical finasteride with minoxidil significantly improves hair density in treating hair loss.
research The effects of finasteride (Proscar) on hair growth, hair cycle stage, and serum testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in adult male and female stumptail macaques (Macaca arctoides)
research Metabolite identification by mass spectrometry of the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride in vitro and in vivo
Finasteride's metabolites were identified, helping understand how the drug is processed in the body.
research Platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A patient survey
PRP treatment for hair loss shows promise, with 58% of patients satisfied and most noticing improvement within 6 months.
research Финастерид в профилактике прогрессирования рака предстательной железы
Finasteride reduces prostate size, improves urination, and slows prostate cancer progression.
research CHAPTER 22 Finasteride
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Experience
Low-dose dutasteride effectively and safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.