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June 2018 in “Urology” This study of FAERS data suggests that finasteride, particularly at the 1 mg dosage, is associated with a wide range of adverse effects not previously established in long-term studies, especially among younger men.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study found that among men with male pattern hair loss, taking 1mg of finasteride daily for two years slowed hair loss progression and increased hair growth.
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September 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study reported significant improvements in sperm concentration in two cases of azoospermia and severe oligospermia after discontinuing finasteride 1 mg used for hair loss.
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October 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In male pattern hair loss, this study found that finasteride 1 mg daily significantly slowed hair loss and increased hair growth over two years compared to placebo.
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May 1998 in “Steroids” This study constructed a model to predict finasteride's inhibitory activity on 5α-reductase type 2 and calculated that a 1 μM plasma concentration, after 50 mg administration, matches prostate inhibition levels.
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July 2020 in “Curēus” This case study reports complete beard hair regrowth in a man with beard alopecia areata after six months of treatment with 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide cream.
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September 2012 in “Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development” This study reviewed the dosages of products approved in Japan from 2003-2010 and found that 28.1% were at different levels than in the U.S., with limited evidence suggesting different clinical responses.
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March 2021 in “Reproduction” This study found that finasteride may affect Ca 2+ signalling in human sperm by interacting with the PGE 1 -binding site, but its impact on fertilization requires further investigation.
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December 2014 in “Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that a pet ether extract of Daucus carota promoted hair growth by inducing and prolonging the anagen phase in albino rats, surpassing the effects of 1% minoxidil.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP)” This study found that a combination of cantigi and henna leaf extracts, in a 1:2 ratio, demonstrated the strongest antioxidant activity with an IC50 value of 29.85 µg/mL.
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February 2013 in “African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This study found that in patients with androgenetic hair loss, taking 1 mg of finasteride daily significantly raised triglyceride levels and decreased HDL levels after 3 and 6 months.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this N=1 case study, researchers observed that a 1 g daily dose of vitamin C successfully elevated plasma vitamin C levels in an adult male following a zero-carbohydrate diet, with reported improvements in some health parameters but no gastrointestinal side effects.
This phase II study found that a 0.05% topical dutasteride solution was more effective than oral finasteride (1 mg/day) in increasing hair count and width in males with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, without causing irritation.
February 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Some moles can disappear naturally, maintenance therapy for Stage 1 mycosis fungoides may not be necessary, allergic skin reactions in children are rising, weekly methotrexate for psoriasis is more effective than daily, long-term finasteride use improves hair growth with few side effects, and petrolatum improves UV therapy for psoriasis.
December 2006 in “Lancet Oncology” In men aged 40–60 years with androgenic alopecia, this study found that 1 mg/day finasteride reduced serum PSA concentrations by 40-50% after 48 weeks compared to placebo.
In this study, the application of Dr. SKS Hair Booster Serum, containing micronutrients and multivitamins, significantly improved hair density and reduced hair fall in 1,000 patients with androgenetic alopecia over six months, with no major adverse events reported and 95% patient satisfaction.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case study reports a 25-year-old male developing an extensive psoriasiform eruption within a week after starting finasteride 1 mg for androgenetic alopecia.
April 2013 in “e-Jurnal Medika Udayana” This abstract indicates that finasteride, at a dose of 1 mg per day, is effective in treating androgenetic alopecia in men by significantly reducing DHT levels.
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, a topical lotion containing Redensyl and Sepicontrol A5 demonstrated effectiveness for treating androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, with 73.1% of users seeing moderate improvement and notable increases in hair cycle ratios, alongside enhanced quality of life and satisfaction.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review summarizes existing research on the use of finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia in men, reporting its effectiveness at 1 mg/day and a strong safety profile, but presents no new findings.
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February 2023 in “Colloids and surfaces. A, Physicochemical and engineering aspects” This study found that a wound dressing made from egg white proteins, polyvinyl alcohol, and 1 mg/ml graphene oxide was most effective in promoting skin wound healing and tissue regeneration.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this N=1 case study, a long-term zero-carbohydrate diet adult male experienced an increase in fasting plasma ascorbic acid from 0.1 mg/dL to 2.0 mg/dL within two months of daily 1 g vitamin C supplementation, along with subjective health improvements.
July 2026 in “Journal of College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan” In this randomized controlled trial, researchers found that a 2.5 mg daily dose of oral minoxidil was more effective than a 1 mg dose in improving hair growth parameters in patients with androgenetic alopecia over three months, with both doses being well tolerated.
September 2025 in “JAAD International” In this study, twice-weekly and thrice-weekly dutasteride improved hair growth and were well-tolerated, although thrice-weekly dosing did not significantly outperform finasteride 1 mg daily for increasing hair count.
February 2023 in “Materials Express” This study demonstrated that pine pollen extract may enhance wound healing by promoting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, collagen formation, and tissue regeneration, particularly at a concentration of 1 mg/mL.
March 2019 in “European Urology Supplements” This study found that metformin, insulin, and ACE inhibitors were associated with lower PSA levels, but statins did not decrease PSA, whereas low dose finasteride (1 mg) reduced PSA levels similarly to the higher 5 mg dose.
September 2015 in “한국임상약학회지” In this study, both the topical minoxidil 7%/dutasteride 0.5 mg and topical minoxidil 7%/finasteride 1 mg treatments for androgenetic alopecia showed high effectiveness, but the dutasteride combination was associated with greater efficacy and more adverse effects.
January 2005 in “Pharmaceutical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army” In this study with cultured C_57BL/6J mouse hair follicles, ginseng extract at a concentration of 0.1 mg/ml was reported to best promote hair growth.
January 2017 in “Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.
September 2015 in “Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy” In this study, topical minoxidil 7% with dutasteride 0.5 mg showed higher efficacy but more adverse effects compared to minoxidil 7% with finasteride 1 mg for treating androgenetic alopecia.