Finasteride

June 2014 in “ Reactions Weekly ”

finasteride androgenic alopecia Propecia

TLDR Finasteride can cause muscle weakness and eye movement issues, even at low doses.

The document discussed a case of reversible myopathy and ophthalmoparesis following low-dose finasteride administration for androgenic alopecia. This was reported in a study by Ryu HJ and colleagues, published in Dermatologic Surgery in May 2014. The findings highlighted potential side effects of finasteride, a medication commonly used to treat hair loss, emphasizing the need for awareness of such adverse reactions even at low doses.

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research Reversible Myopathy and Ophthalmoparesis After Low-Dose Finasteride Administration for Androgenic Alopecia

3 citations , February 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Low-dose finasteride may cause muscle weakness and eye issues, but stopping the drug can lead to recovery.

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in Finasteride/Dutasteride 54 upvotes 9 months ago

Belgium disagrees with the EMA and does not authorize the 1 mg oral form of finasteride for androgenic alopecia, citing a negative benefit-risk ratio. Despite this, some individuals in Belgium can still obtain finasteride through prescriptions, and there is debate over its mental health risks versus its benefits for hair loss and other health issues.

community Target Area Hair Count (TAHC) increase comparasion of all future treatments in clinical trial phases

in Research/Science 35 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride, Minoxidil, Bioneer CosmeRNA, Technoderma, Kintor, Hope, Breezula, and Follicum treatments showed increases in hair count, with Technoderma showing the highest increase at 24.3 hairs/cm². Amplifica has not yet published results.

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mrmiyagi in General 162 upvotes 11 months ago

A 20-year-old with anxiety and depression is considering finasteride for hair loss but is worried about potential side effects. They decide to consult a doctor and consider starting with a low dose, while also exploring topical finasteride as a potentially safer option.

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in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced significant hair loss due to health issues and started using finasteride 40 days ago. They cannot use minoxidil due to an allergy and are seeking advice on whether finasteride will help.

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in Research/Science 16 upvotes 2 years ago

Some people see significant hair regrowth using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others experience little to no improvement even with comprehensive treatment plans. Factors such as individual sensitivity to DHT may influence the effectiveness of these hair loss treatments.

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Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hair loss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.

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research Advances in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Brief Review of Finasteride Studies

10 citations , June 2001 in “PubMed”

Finasteride is effective in growing hair and stopping hair loss in men with mild to moderate alopecia.