Randomized Questionnaire-Based Case-Control Research Study on Evaluation of Sexual Function in Indian Patients Taking Oral Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
October 2015
in “
Dermatology and therapy
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TLDR Finasteride doesn't negatively affect sexual function in Indian men with hair loss.
This study investigated the sexual function of Indian patients taking oral finasteride for androgenetic alopecia. A questionnaire was given to 586 patients taking finasteride and an age-related control group. The results showed no significant difference in sexual function between the two groups, indicating that finasteride does not have a negative impact on sexual function in Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia. The study concluded that finasteride was found to be a safe drug in this Indian male population.
