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.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Biological and Environmental Investigations” A reliable method was developed to measure dutasteride in tablets accurately and consistently.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “World Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces some inflammation in BPH but not all.
66 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss, but may cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
17 citations
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January 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
3 citations
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July 2016 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Splitting non-scored tablets can lead to uneven drug distribution, posing risks.
9 citations
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July 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hair loss drugs like finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mood side effects, and more research is needed to understand these risks.
64 citations
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August 2019 in “Circulation” ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.
January 2011 in “Shandong yiyao” Finasteride reduces bleeding during prostate surgery.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride may be linked to more psychiatric issues than dutasteride, but a definite cause isn't proven.
11 citations
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February 2016 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Many medications may be linked to cognitive disorders, but most lack warnings on labels.
Compounded topical minoxidil works better and is more tolerated than over-the-counter minoxidil for treating hair loss in Black women.
125 citations
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January 1999 in “Drugs” Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “International Journal of Andrology” Most legal cases about 5α-reductase inhibitors, drugs for hair loss and prostate issues, complain about side effects and delayed cancer diagnosis, with most lawsuits settled out of court.
30 citations
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December 2019 in “PLoS ONE” The new delivery system improved raloxifene's skin absorption and effectiveness against cancer cells.
6 citations
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November 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” New oral testosterone formulations show potential for safer, effective hormone replacement in men with low testosterone.
September 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” October 2006 in “Urology” Combination therapy with Finasteride is more effective than alpha-blocker alone for BPH symptoms in small prostate volume.
Two finasteride tablet formulations are bioequivalent.
1 citations
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May 2012 in “Aktuelle Urologie” Chemoprevention, using drugs like finasteride and dutasteride, can help prevent prostate cancer.
Most patients were satisfied with topical finasteride, and few experienced side effects.
December 2015 in “PLOS ONE” May 2018 in “KU ScholarWorks (The University of Kansas)” Targeting 5α-reductase type 1 may help manage Tourette-like symptoms.
December 2003 in “British Journal of Urology”
April 2020 in “Archivos españoles de urología” Dutasteride does not seem to change rat spermatogenesis or oxidative stress.
3 citations
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March 2012 in “Arab Journal of Urology” Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.
November 2008 in “Journal of Generic Medicines” The document updates on EU legal changes, including pharmaceutical patents, class actions in Italy, and various drug-related rulings.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health”
3 citations
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July 2018 in “African Journal of Urology” Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and slightly improves early postoperative quality of life.