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July 2020 in “Medical hypotheses” Men on 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors might have worse COVID-19 outcomes.
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February 2024 in “Medicine” Eosinophilic cystitis is often misdiagnosed, but accurate diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes.
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August 2022 in “Biomedicines” Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.
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January 1996 in “The Prostate” Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for prostate enlargement, reducing prostate volume and related symptoms.
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” New dissolving and implantable microneedle patches have been created for a long-lasting, non-invasive delivery of the drug finasteride.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Preventive Medicine and Health (IJPMH)” The Unani Pharmacopoeia-Based Formulation significantly improved symptoms of enlarged prostate in rats.
May 2024 in “Scientific African” Three natural compounds from Ghanaian plants may help treat BPH and alopecia.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride can cause side effects, some lasting after treatment ends, and may lead to severe depression or suicidal thoughts.
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January 2022 in “Asian Journal of Andrology” Medications for hair loss and prostate issues can significantly increase the risk of sexual side effects and other negative symptoms.
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September 2023 in “International journal of impotence research” Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, mental, and physical issues, needing more research for solutions.
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February 2023 in “BJUI” Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
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.
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May 2019 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Finasteride use is not clearly linked to an increased risk of male breast cancer.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is caused by genetics, aging, and lifestyle, leading to hair follicle shrinkage and related health risks.
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April 2019 The interdisciplinary approach improved the quality of life for a Parkinson's patient and eased staff workload.
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July 2010 in “Clinical Neuropharmacology” Finasteride helps treat eyelid spasms.
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November 2014 in “Clinical endocrinology” Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.
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January 2006 in “The Aging Male” Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
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May 2020 in “Drug Development Research” Men's sensitivity to male hormones might affect how severe COVID-19 gets for them.
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September 2012 in “Epilepsy & Behavior” Finasteride worsens seizures in epilepsy rats and speeds up epileptogenesis in mice.
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May 2016 in “Urolithiasis” Balding and low testosterone increase risk of urinary stones.
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March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Older adults often have dry skin and itching, with high blood pressure frequently linked to skin problems.
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June 2012 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences” Finasteride and methadone don't increase advanced liver disease risk in HCV+ male veterans.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Finasteride reduces gambling symptoms in Parkinson's patients.
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January 2008 in “The Aging Male” The study found no link between baldness patterns and androgen levels in men with benign prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.
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December 2013 in “Urological Science” A man developed male breast cancer after four years of finasteride treatment for an enlarged prostate.