Quality of Life Stable During Prophylactic Finasteride

September 2012 in “ PharmacoEconomics & Outcomes News ”

finasteride quality of life prophylactic use hair loss prevention Propecia

TLDR Finasteride doesn't harm quality of life.

The document reported that the quality of life (QOL) remained stable during the use of prophylactic finasteride. Finasteride, a medication commonly used for hair loss, did not negatively impact the overall quality of life for individuals taking it as a preventive measure. This finding was significant as it suggested that individuals could use finasteride without concerns of diminishing their life quality. The study provided reassurance for those considering finasteride for hair loss prevention.

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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.