June 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride caused serious side effects and led to six suicides.
112 citations,
July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.
14 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” PFS might be a delusional disorder with potential to become mass psychogenic illness.
6 citations,
January 2020 in “Dermatology” Finasteride may increase suicide risk; more research needed.
September 2022 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mental health issues, and genetic screening could help prevent them.