14 citations
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November 2008 in “Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology” Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.
10 citations
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June 2001 in “PubMed” Finasteride is effective in growing hair and stopping hair loss in men with mild to moderate alopecia.
11 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.
1 citations
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January 2007 in “Zhōnghuá yàoxué zázhì” Ethosomes deliver finasteride through the skin more effectively than liposomes.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Inhibiting Zyxin may help treat androgenetic alopecia by promoting hair growth.
145 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Shandong yiyao” Preoperative finasteride can help prevent and reduce transurethral resection syndrome.
24 citations
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September 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Finasteride helps hair regrowth in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.
36 citations
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Combination of 0.25% finasteride and 3% minoxidil works better than just 3% minoxidil for increasing hair thickness in women.
3 citations
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March 2013 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Combination therapy for 9+ months maintains symptom improvements after stopping alpha-blockers or finasteride.
March 2000 in “The Journal of pharmacy technology” Finasteride effectively treats mild to moderate hair loss in men aged 18-41, with some side effects.
Finasteride-loaded microemulsions, made with cinnamon oil, Tween20, propylene glycol, and water, can help maintain stemness of dermal cells, potentially aiding in hair regeneration.
December 2023 in “Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews” The document suggests using trazodone and clomiphene to treat sexual dysfunction caused by post-finasteride syndrome.
1 citations
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June 2020 in “The Journal of Urology” 2 citations
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February 2006 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Finasteride is beneficial for BPH but requires careful monitoring due to cancer risks.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
6 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” Nanoemulgel improves hair growth and quality using finasteride without irritation.
August 2016 in “International journal of scientific research” Using minoxidil with finasteride in a cream helps maintain hair thickness after stopping oral finasteride.
2 citations
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December 2004 in “PubMed” April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Low-dose finasteride may increase erectile dysfunction risk over time.
5 citations
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October 2009 in “Allergy” Finasteride can cause skin rash.
Dutasteride can stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but its safety in women is unclear, so use it with caution.
137 citations
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March 2006 in “Cns Drug Reviews” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
6 citations
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August 2012 in “PubMed” Finasteride may effectively treat female pattern hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” New method accurately measures finasteride in medicine using NQS.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
Finasteride can help with hair loss but may cause mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
58 citations
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December 2012 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” LCN may improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.