Finasteride Adverse Effects in Subjects with Androgenic Alopecia: A Possible Therapeutic Approach According to the Lateralization Process of the Brain
April 2016
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ValpoScholar (Valparaiso University)
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TLDR Finasteride side effects may be reduced by considering brain differences.
The document explored the adverse effects of finasteride, a medication used to treat androgenic alopecia, in relation to the lateralization process of the brain. The study suggested that the side effects of finasteride might be influenced by the brain's lateralization, which refers to the functional differences between the left and right hemispheres. The authors proposed a therapeutic approach that considers these lateralization processes to potentially mitigate the adverse effects experienced by some patients. The study highlighted the importance of understanding individual brain characteristics when prescribing finasteride for hair loss treatment.