Ongoing Concerns Regarding Finasteride for the Treatment of Male-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia

January 2021 in “ JAMA Dermatology ”

Roger C.M. Ho

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TLDR Finasteride may cause side effects; more research needed.

This document discusses ongoing concerns about the use of finasteride for male-pattern androgenetic alopecia. The drug has been associated with various adverse effects, including sexual dysfunction, depression, and suicidal ideation. The article suggests that further research is needed to fully understand the risks and benefits of finasteride, and that patients should be informed of the potential side effects before starting treatment. The article also highlights the need for standardized evaluations and validated measures of all conceivable adverse events of the drug to determine its toxic effects.

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