research Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride and Dutasteride Use: It’s Time to Sound the Alarm
Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
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240-270 / 1000+ resultsresearch Risks and side effects in the medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Medications for BPH can have significant side effects, so understanding these risks is important for treatment decisions.
research Guidelines on the use of finasteride in androgenetic alopecia
Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily can increase hair count and improve hair appearance, but it may have side effects on sexual function and a potential risk of prostate cancer. It may not be effective for postmenopausal women unless taken in higher doses.
research Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men—A Review of the Prevalence and Risk Factors
Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.
research Adverse Reactions to Oral Retinoids An Update
Oral retinoids can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe, including birth defects, and require careful monitoring and contraception.
research Androgen Receptor (AR) Gene (CAG)n and (GGN)n Length Polymorphisms and Symptoms in Young Males With Long-Lasting Adverse Effects After Finasteride Use Against Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride side effects in young men may be linked to specific gene variations.
research Ejaculations and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: An Impossible Compromise? A Comprehensive Review
Men with BPH should discuss potential sexual side effects with doctors before treatment, as some treatments can affect ejaculation.
research Rose stem cell‐derived exosomes for hair regeneration enhancement via noninvasive electroporation in androgenetic alopecia
Rose stem cell exosomes can significantly improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
research Principles of chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is crucial for treating gynecological cancers but requires careful management due to severe side effects.
research A comment on the post-finasteride syndrome
The true incidence of post-Finasteride syndrome is unclear, and more research is needed.
research Efficacy and safety of topical finasteride spray solution in the treatment of Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia: A phase III, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Topical finasteride effectively and safely increases hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Microneedling radiofrequency followed by topical exosome application therapy for pattern hair loss: a scoping review and prospective study.
Microneedling with exosome therapy may effectively regrow hair without side effects.
research Direct Vasodilators and Sympatholytic Agents
Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.
research Superiority of dutasteride over finasteride in hair regrowth and reversal of miniaturization in men with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled open-label, evaluator-blinded study
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
research Androgen Treatment in Adolescent Males With Hypogonadism
Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.
research Estrogen deprivation effects of endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients: Incidence, management and outcome
Managing side effects of endocrine therapy is crucial to improve adherence and survival in breast cancer patients.
research The Over‐The‐Counter Finasteride Alternative: A Critical Review of Saw Palmetto's Efficacy, Safety, and Regulatory Concerns
Saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride and lacks regulation, raising safety and efficacy concerns.
research Gender Differences in Response to COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination
Men generally face more severe COVID-19 outcomes than women, partly due to hormonal differences.
research Satisfaction of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia from a Topical Treatment with TH07 - A New Novel Combination of Substances that Safely Encourage Hair Growth
TH07 treatment is promising for hair growth, with higher satisfaction in males.
research ORAL AND TOPICAL FINASTERIDE IN THE TREATMENT OF MALE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA – NARRATIVE REVIEW
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, with oral and topical forms improving hair growth, but oral use may have side effects.
research Efficacy and Tolerability of 6-Month Treatment with Tamsulosin Plus the Hexanic Extract of Serenoa repens versus Tamsulosin Plus 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Moderate-to-Severe LUTS-BPH Patients: Results of a Paired Matched Clinical Study
Tamsulosin with Serenoa repens is as effective as with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors but causes fewer side effects.
research A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of a Nutraceutical Supplement With Standardized Botanicals in Males With Thinning Hair
The supplement improved hair growth and quality in men with thinning hair and was safe to use.
research Efficacy and safety of combined microneedling therapy for androgenic alopecia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized clinical trials
Microneedling combined with other treatments significantly improves hair growth in people with hair loss and is safe.
research TH07-A New Novel Topical Treatment for Androgenic Alopecia
TH07 effectively promotes hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia with high patient satisfaction and no major side effects.
research Therapeutic Potential of Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract for Hair Health Enhancement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract improves hair elasticity, density, and thickness safely.
research Long-Term Effectiveness and Safety of Dutasteride versus Finasteride in Patients with Male Androgenic Alopecia in South Korea: A Multicentre Chart Review Study
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for long-term hair growth in men with androgenic alopecia.
research Efficacy and safety of topical GT20029 in male patients with androgenetic alopecia: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 study
GT20029 helps regrow hair in men with hair loss and is well-tolerated.
research Efficacy and safety of bicalutamide in female hair loss: a review of the literature
Bicalutamide can reduce female pattern hair loss, especially in those with certain conditions, but has limited effects on other hair loss types.
research Commonly encountered symptoms and their management in patients with cirrhosis
Cirrhosis affects quality of life with various symptoms, requiring a holistic, multidisciplinary approach for management.
research Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Probiotic Intake on Androgenic Alopecia
Probiotics help reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia.