August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride made hair thicker on the back of the head in men with hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2010 in “PubMed” 1 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry”
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October 2010 in “European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics” Researchers developed a quick and sensitive way to measure finasteride in blood using a small sample size.
21 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Finasteride and dutasteride can cause sexual problems like impotence and low libido.
2 citations
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September 2011 in “Chiang Mai Medical Journal - เชียงใหม่เวชสาร” The generic finasteride is equivalent to the original.
January 2021 in “Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science”
December 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss may cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis, and various factors contribute to female sexual dysfunction.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “L Endocrinologo” Finasteride can cause lasting sexual and mood issues even after stopping the drug.
3 citations
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May 2014 in “PubMed” The method accurately measures finasteride in skin after using special carriers.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health”
April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride toxicity information is limited, poor quality, and biased.
May 2006 in “Ob Gyn News” January 2009 in “The Hastings Center Report” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer risk.
2 citations
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September 2001 in “PubMed” Finasteride is advertised directly to consumers for treating male pattern hair loss.
28 citations
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January 1991 in “Reproductive Toxicology” Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “African Journal of Urology” Dutasteride is slightly better than finasteride for treating BPH but has fewer sexual side effects.
June 2024 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” Finasteride can cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and lasting psychiatric and sexual issues.
44 citations
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April 2015 in “PubMed” Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Medical Science Monitor” Lowering certain hormone levels improves treatment for hair loss in young men.
January 2006 in “Analytical chemistry, an Indian journal” Two accurate methods were developed to measure finasteride in tablets.
24 citations
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July 2018 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” NTF gel improves finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment, reducing side effects.
April 2006 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Oral finasteride, combined with drospirenone, improved hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women, with no reported side effects.
27 citations
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June 2013 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” Finasteride use may lead to less alcohol consumption in men with lasting sexual side effects.
35 citations
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January 2002 in “Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology” Finasteride reduces prostate bleeding by affecting blood vessel growth.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” 2 citations
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February 2007 in “PubMed” Dutasteride is cheaper than finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
May 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Topical finasteride promotes hair growth with minimal side effects but needs more research for women and optimal use.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology”