Prostate Cancer and Androgenic Alopecia: The Role of Finasteride as a Dual Agent

January 2021 in “ HAMDAN MEDICAL JOURNAL ”

Jabir Jassam

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research The Clinical Applications of Five-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors

2 citations , April 2021 in “Canadian Journal of Urology”

Five-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, can treat enlarged prostates, improve urination, reduce need for prostate surgery, and lower the risk of prostate cancer, but may increase the risk of higher grade prostate cancer. They can also treat male pattern baldness.

research Current Pharmacological Treatment for Male LUTS Due to BPH: Dutasteride or Finasteride?

21 citations , September 2015 in “Current Drug Targets”

Both dutasteride and finasteride improve urinary symptoms, but dutasteride may be better at reducing the risk of prostate surgery and sudden inability to urinate.

research Long-Term Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and the Risk of Male Breast Cancer

28 citations , August 2014 in “Cancer Causes & Control”

Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in men.

research Prostate Cancer and Androgenic Alopecia

March 2012 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism”

The document suggests more research is needed to understand the link between baldness and prostate cancer.

research Regarding Prostate-Specific Antigen: Let's Not Shoot the Messenger

3 citations , October 2011 in “QJM”

The drugs finasteride and dutasteride reduce low-grade prostate cancers but may double the risk of high-grade cancers.

research Therapeutic Hotline: Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia with Finasteride May Result in High-Grade Prostate Cancer in Patients: Fact or Fiction?

9 citations , September 2010 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Finasteride for hair loss is safe and does not increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.

research Finasteride for Prostatic Disease: An Updated and Comprehensive Review

14 citations , November 2008 in “Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology”

Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.

research Role of 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in the Management of Prostate Cancer

15 citations , December 2006 in “Clinical interventions in aging”

5 alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may lower prostate cancer risk and improve cancer screening.

research Finasteride

86 citations , July 1993 in “Drugs”

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.