In this study, young adult male albino rats treated with finasteride showed a 10% reduction in thickness of the CA1 layer of the hippocampus, suggesting that this atrophy may contribute to memory impairments linked to Post-Finasteride Syndrome.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review synthesizes information on isotretinoin’s systemic toxicity, emphasizing that its adverse effects, including mucocutaneous, hepatic, and musculoskeletal reactions, primarily reflect its pharmacodynamic actions and are generally manageable with individualized dosing and monitoring, though its teratogenicity remains a significant safety concern.
March 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This review reported that while finasteride is effective for treating androgenetic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia, it may cause adverse effects such as sexual dysfunction and psychological symptoms, which require careful patient education and management to ensure treatment adherence and satisfaction.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review highlights the broad range of adverse effects associated with isotretinoin in acne treatment and examines strategies such as dietary supplementation and adjusted dosing protocols to enhance patient tolerability while maintaining efficacy.
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August 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, the authors reported that oral dutasteride at 0.5 mg/day showed a probable greater efficacy in treating male androgenetic alopecia compared to finasteride and minoxidil, but it may cause sexual dysfunction and neuropsychiatric side effects.