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The Relative Effect of Monotherapy with 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Minoxidil for Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Network Meta-Analysis Study

research The Relative Effect of Monotherapy with 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Minoxidil for Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Network Meta-Analysis Study

June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Finasteride 5mg daily is the most effective for female pattern hair loss, with higher doses of treatments generally more effective.

Comparison of Intra-Operative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Mono-Polar TURP With and Without Pre-Operative 2 Weeks Use of Finasteride

research Comparison of Intra-Operative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Mono-Polar TURP With and Without Pre-Operative 2 Weeks Use of Finasteride

March 2024

Taking Finasteride before surgery reduces blood loss and surgery time.

research Financing Finasteride: Identifying Resources to Improve Access

September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

GoodRx.com helps find the cheapest options for finasteride, a medication not often covered by insurance.

research Adverse Events with Finasteride or Dutasteride: FAERS

July 2018 in “Reactions Weekly”

Lower finasteride doses had more side effects; dutasteride caused back pain; more research needed on post-finasteride syndrome.

research Finasteride

86 citations, July 1993 in “Drugs”

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Effect of 1 mg/Day Finasteride on Concentrations of Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen in Men With Androgenic Alopecia: A Randomised Controlled Trial

research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Effect of 1 mg/Day Finasteride on Concentrations of Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen in Men With Androgenic Alopecia: A Randomised Controlled Trial

February 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”

Taking 1mg of finasteride daily for hair loss can lower PSA levels by 40-50%, so to keep PSA effective as a cancer screening tool, the PSA value should be doubled during treatment.

research Finasteride Drug Safety Alert

August 2017 in “Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin”

Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.

research Rapid Analysis of Finasteride in Bulk and Formulations by RP-HPLC-PDA Method

2 citations, January 2012 in “Journal of The Chilean Chemical Society”

New method accurately measures finasteride in tablets and bulk.

research Finasteride Reduces Serum PSA to a Similar Extent at 1 mg and 5 mg Daily Doses

April 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology”

Finasteride lowers PSA levels about the same whether taken at 1 mg or 5 mg daily.

research Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Finasteride

93 citations, January 1996 in “Clinical Pharmacokinectics”

Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.

research Simultaneous Estimation of Finasteride and Tamsulosin Hydrochloride in Combined Dosage Forms by RP-HPLC-PDA Method

3 citations, January 2012

The method accurately measures Tamsulosin and Finasteride in medication and is suitable for regular quality checks.

research A Clinical Study of the Effects of Finasteride on Androgenetic Alopecia

October 2000 in “Annals of Dermatology”

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in men with minimal side effects.

research Cyberspace Chat: When Finasteride Suddenly Stops Working—Is It Counterfeit?

November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international”

Some generic finasteride may be counterfeit, leading to less effectiveness and increased hair loss.

research A Review of the FAERS Data on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Implications for Postfinasteride Syndrome

35 citations, June 2018 in “Urology”

The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.

research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss

21 citations, May 2016 in “The Cochrane library”

Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.

research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase in the Rat Prostate by Cimicifuga Racemosa

7 citations, August 2006 in “Maturitas”

Cimicifuga racemosa extract may help prevent and treat prostate issues by inhibiting 5α-reductase.

research Medical Therapy for Female Pattern Hair Loss

1 citations, May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international”

Rogaine can stop hair loss in women, and other treatments like certain pills, light therapy, and special shampoos may also work.

Efficacy and Side Effects of Drugs Commonly Used for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

research Efficacy and Side Effects of Drugs Commonly Used for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

35 citations, May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.

research 5mg/Day Finasteride Treatment for Normoandrogenic Asian Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss

January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology”

Finasteride 5mg/day improves hair loss in normoandrogenic Asian women.

research Clinical Efficacy of Oral Administration of Finasteride at a Dose of 2.5mg/Day in Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss

February 2022 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences”

Taking 2.5mg of finasteride daily can effectively improve hair loss in 62% of women, especially those pre-menopause or with less severe hair loss.