research Finasteride-Induced Myalgia and HyperCKemia
Finasteride can cause muscle pain and high creatine kinase levels, but stopping the medication may resolve symptoms.
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research Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors in Patients with Vascular Dementia: Possible Response to Finasteride
Finasteride may help reduce inappropriate sexual behaviors in dementia patients with prostate issues.
research Analytical Techniques for the Quantification of Finasteride - A Review
Different methods accurately measure Finasteride in medicines and body fluids.
research A Role for Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 1 in Vascular Remodeling During Endometrial Decidualization
The enzyme 5α-reductase is important for proper blood vessel development during the fertility-related transformation of the uterus lining.
research Advances in Knowledge of Androgens: How Intentional and Accidental Neurosteroid Changes Inform Us of Their Action and Role
Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.
research The Effect of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Scalp Skin Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Patients with Male Pattern Baldness
Finasteride reduces scalp DHT levels, potentially treating male pattern baldness.
research Effects of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride on Serum Levels of Gonadal, Adrenal, and Hypophyseal Hormones and Its Clinical Significance: A Prospective Clinical Study
Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.
research Comparison of Diane 35 and Diane 35 Plus Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism: New Therapeutic Perspectives
Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.
research Role of Androgens in Female-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia, Either Alone or Associated with Other Symptoms of Hyperandrogenism
Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.
research Hormone Therapy in Acne
Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
research Intermittent Low-Dose Finasteride Administration Is Effective for Treatment of Hirsutism in Adolescent Girls: A Pilot Study
Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.
research Progesterone-Induced Stimulation of Mammary Tumorigenesis Is Due to the Progesterone Metabolite, 5α-Dihydroprogesterone (5αP), and Can Be Suppressed by the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride
Progesterone byproduct 5αP stimulates mammary tumor growth, but finasteride can suppress it.
research The Antiandrogenic Effect of Finasteride Against a Mutant Androgen Receptor
Finasteride may improve prostate cancer treatment outcomes.
research Finasteride-Induced Gynecomastia in a 62-Year-Old Man
Finasteride caused enlarged breast tissue in a 62-year-old man.
research Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia
Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.
research Drug Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: First Italian Questionnaire Survey on Dermatologists' Opinions about Finasteride
Finasteride is considered the best treatment for hair loss, despite side effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Recognizing Clinical Manifestations to Management
AAG causes hair loss in many people, with limited treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, light therapy, and hair transplants.
research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research An Open, Randomized, Comparative Study of Oral Finasteride and 5% Topical Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
research Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis
Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.
research A Stability-Indicating HPLC Method to Determine Finasteride in a Tablet Formulation
New method quickly and accurately measures finasteride in tablets.
research New Lifestyle Drugs and Somatoform Disorders in Dermatology
The article concludes that dermatologists should prescribe lifestyle drugs carefully and consider mental health treatments for patients with disorders like BDD.
research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research A Role for Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 1 in Vascular Remodeling During Endometrial Decidualization
The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.
research Lifestyle Drugs in Old Age: A Mini-Review
Older adults use lifestyle drugs to improve life quality and appearance, but caution is needed due to side effects and potential abuse.
research Epigenetic Effects of Finasteride on Human Leydig Cells
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual issues by altering specific genes in human cells.
research In Vitro Biotransformation of Finasteride in Rat Hepatic Microsomes: Isolation and Characterization of Metabolites
research Hormonal Manipulation of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.