18 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride use doesn't cause sexual dysfunction in men with hair loss.
19 citations,
March 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Most treatments for spondyloarthritis are safe, but monitoring and careful selection based on patient risks are important.
69 citations,
July 1997 in “Der Urologe” Sabal and Urtica extract works as well as finasteride for treating BPH, with fewer side effects.
4 citations,
December 2013 in “Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia” Dutasteride reduces hospitalization and prostate cancer risk compared to finasteride, potentially offsetting its higher cost.
191 citations,
May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
99 citations,
July 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.
49 citations,
January 2018 in “Immunology” Psoriasis is linked to other autoimmune diseases and involves a specific inflammatory process.
8 citations,
July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
10 citations,
February 2009 in “European urology. Supplement” Treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia involves drugs that either quickly relieve symptoms or reduce prostate size, with a combination offering more benefits but more side effects.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “F&S Reviews” Some common medications may harm male fertility by affecting hormones, sperm production, and sexual function.
12 citations,
July 2012 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Adalimumab was safe but mostly ineffective for severe alopecia areata.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” WS PRO 160 I 120 mg effectively treats urinary symptoms from BPH with good safety and tolerability.
218 citations,
April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
50 citations,
March 2017 in “PeerJ” Using finasteride or dutasteride may cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction.
8 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” D-004 may be a natural alternative to finasteride for treating enlarged prostate and male baldness.
31 citations,
September 2015 in “BJUI” Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome than those without it.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.
13 citations,
May 2018 in “Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations” Finasteride does not prevent bladder cancer.
40 citations,
April 2018 in “Endocrine” PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.
21 citations,
August 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Delayed ejaculation is a complex issue caused by psychological, biological, and lifestyle factors, requiring a holistic treatment approach.
5 citations,
August 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” 5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
18 citations,
April 2013 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease often lose hair due to stress, medication side effects, or lack of nutrients, and treatment depends on the specific cause.
7 citations,
July 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Finasteride helps reduce heart enlargement in heart failure patients.
7 citations,
January 2019 in “The Aging Male” Post-finasteride syndrome's existence is uncertain; more research needed.
December 2021 in “Medicina estética” Serenoa repens may help treat hair loss but is less effective than common medications and needs more research to confirm its effectiveness.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Post-finasteride Syndrome causes lasting negative effects, but more research is needed for treatment and risk evaluation.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.
85 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
37 citations,
January 2016 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Tofacitinib citrate is effective for moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis but has safety concerns at higher doses.
9 citations,
December 2017 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” New targeted therapies for hair loss from alopecia areata show promise, with personalized treatment expected in the future.