TLDR Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer cases.
The document discussed the psychological impact of androgenetic alopecia and the use of finasteride as a treatment. It highlighted a study from the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial, which showed a 25% reduction in prostate cancer prevalence with finasteride use, though at a higher dose than for alopecia. However, it also noted a 22% increase in high-grade prostate cancer cases in the finasteride group, a finding not mentioned by the authors of related articles on alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia. The document reflected the concerns of a middle-aged physician regarding hair loss and prostate health management.
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October 2005 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.
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February 1998 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride reduces urinary issues and surgery need in men with enlarged prostates by over 50%.
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October 1992 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride effectively treats BPH but may increase sexual dysfunction risk.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride 1 mg every other month works as well as daily dose for hair loss maintenance.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Finasteride effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
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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.
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October 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride helps treat skin issues like acne and baldness by blocking testosterone conversion.
