Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Induced Delusional Disorder with the Potential of a Mass Psychogenic Illness?

The paper discusses Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS), a condition where patients experience persistent sexual, neurological, and physical side effects after discontinuing finasteride, a drug used to treat male pattern hair loss. The authors suggest that PFS may be an induced delusional disorder with the potential to become a mass psychogenic illness. They argue that the symptoms of PFS are similar to those of other medically unexplained syndromes, such as multiple chemical sensitivity and delusional infestation. The paper also reviews the scientific literature on finasteride and its effects on hair loss, as well as the potential side effects of the medication.