Are PSA Adjustments Necessary for Prostate Cancer Screening in Men Taking Finasteride for Hair Loss?

    June 2007 in “ Nature Clinical Practice Urology ”
    Eric A. Klein
    Studysummary This study found that taking 1 mg of finasteride daily for male-pattern hair loss significantly reduces serum PSA levels, suggesting similar PSA adjustment is needed as for higher doses during prostate cancer screening.
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    1. The Effect of Finasteride in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia The New England Journal of Medicine · 1992