research Finasteride and Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Risk or Benefit?
Finasteride and dutasteride may help prevent hair loss but could cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and psychological issues.
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research Patient‐reported outcomes of topical finasteride/minoxidil treatment for male androgenetic alopecia: A retrospective study using telemedical data
Topical finasteride/minoxidil is effective but not better than oral finasteride for hair loss.
research Sertoli-Leydig tumor in a 17-year-old girl: a case report
A 17-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare ovarian tumor, emphasizing the need for fertility preservation and psychosocial care.
research Comment on “The post-finasteride syndrome: possible etiological mechanisms and symptoms”
Some men experience persistent sexual, neurological, and psychological symptoms after stopping finasteride, but evidence of permanent damage is inconclusive.
research Toxoplasma gondii infection and testosterone alteration: A systematic review and meta-analyses
Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.
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 42889 Long-term efficacy and safety of dutasteride in Korean men with androgenetic alopecia: 5-year follow-up data exhibiting clinical improvement with sustained efficacy
Dutasteride is safe and effective long-term for male hair loss.
research Summary of Hair Diseases: Cicatricial and Non-Cicatricial
Hair loss without scarring is more common than permanent hair loss with scarring, and is often due to genetic factors.
research PROLACTIN AND HYPERPROLACTINAEMIA IN FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY – AN UPDATE
Too much prolactin can cause menstrual problems, infertility, and sexual issues in women.
research Isotretinoin-induced gynecomastia.
Isotretinoin can cause gynecomastia by lowering testosterone levels.
research Relationships, Intimacy, & Body Image After Breast Cancer
Breast cancer survivors often face body image and sexual health issues, needing ongoing support and open communication with healthcare providers.
research withdrawn
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
research Progress of Integrated Medicine in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Traditional Chinese Medicine, combined with antiandrogen therapy, could improve treatment and reduce side effects for genetic hair loss.
research A review on Hair Loss & Damage
The article concludes that understanding the causes of hair loss and using continuous treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help manage it, despite potential side effects.
research Evaluación de la eficacia y seguridad del tratamiento tópico y del tratamiento oral en la alopecia androgenética y hormonal
The treatment effectively promoted hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Re: Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men with Suppressed Testosterone Production: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Testosterone increases muscle mass regardless of DHT conversion blocking.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Finasteride: the downtrodden hero of hair transplantation emerges once again
Finasteride is effective for hair loss but has controversial side effects.
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 Urological Oncology: Prostate Cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and has side effects; biopsy methods have similar outcomes; psychosocial factors affect sexual recovery post-surgery.
research Outcome of Dutasteride 0.5mg in Androgenic Alopecia
Dutasteride 0.5mg improves hair growth in 78% of people with hair loss, but may cause sexual problems in some.
research Biomaterials for Treatment of Baldness
New biomaterial treatments for baldness show promise, with options depending on patient needs.
research 8 Finasteride-Associated Suicide and Depression in Men Treated for Hypogonadism and Impotence
Finasteride alone increases suicide risk, but combining it with other treatments reduces this risk.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Post-finasteride syndrome: a surmountable challenge for clinicians.
Clinicians need to better understand and treat Post-finasteride syndrome.
research Systematic review: depression, suicidal ideation with finasteride
Finasteride increases risk of depression, possibly suicidal thoughts, and sexual dysfunction.
research Finasteride
Man experienced lasting sexual issues and stress from finasteride, accused doctor of malpractice.
research The efficacy and safety of dutasteride compared with finasteride in treating men with androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth in men, with similar safety.
research Finasteride bij vroege mannelijke kaalheid
Finasteride helps hair growth in early male baldness, but more long-term research needed.
research Finasteride drug safety alert
Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.
research Finasteride
Man experienced sexual dysfunction, depression, breast growth, and skin discoloration after taking finasteride for hair loss.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Coincidental Epigenetics or Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS)?
The conclusion is that more research is needed to understand if the drug finasteride causes Post-Finasteride Syndrome or if it's due to individual genetic makeup.