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April 2010 in “Clinical Neuropharmacology” Finasteride helps treat eyelid spasms.
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April 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may cause weak ejaculation and reduced semen volume.
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November 1999 in “Hautarzt” Finasteride is not expected to be effective for treating Acne vulgaris.
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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.
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December 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hidradenitis suppurativa but not for child-bearing women.
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April 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Finasteride effectively reduces symptoms of male chronic pelvic pain syndrome with few side effects.
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January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Liposomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment, making it a promising option for topical use.
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