research Therapeutic Hotline: Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia with Finasteride May Result in High-Grade Prostate Cancer in Patients: Fact or Fiction?
Finasteride for hair loss is safe and does not increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
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research Five-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor and Breast Cancer Risk in Men: A Systematic Review
Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase breast cancer risk in men.
research Finasteride-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report
Finasteride can cause low platelet count in rare cases.
research The Impact of Potential Pill Splitting on Generic and Branded Finasteride Uptake
Pill splitting increased generic finasteride sales but didn't affect branded finasteride sales.
research Analytical Methods of Dutasteride: An Overview
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
research Treatment of Refractory Hematospermia With Finasteride: A Prospective Placebo-Controlled Study
Finasteride effectively treats hematospermia in 3 months without side effects.
research Medical Management Options for Hair Loss
The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
research Does PSADT After Radical Prostatectomy Predict Overall Survival?—A Report from the SEARCH Database Group
Shorter PSADT after prostate surgery is linked to higher risk of death.
research Self-Management Is Beneficial for Men with Uncomplicated Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Teaching men with simple bladder problems self-management skills can improve their symptoms and quality of life.
research TICE Salvage Chemotherapy Treats Germ-Cell Tumors Effectively
TICE salvage chemotherapy is effective for treating germ-cell tumors with poor prognosis.
research Picogram Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma and Semen by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Atmospheric-Pressure Chemical-Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Method detects finasteride in plasma and semen with high sensitivity and accuracy.
research Finasteride-Associated Male Infertility
Finasteride may cause male infertility, stopping it can help.
research Effect of Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Recalcitrant to Finasteride
Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
research Treatment Strategies for Alopecia
Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
research Novel Lead Generation Through Hypothetical Pharmacophore Three-Dimensional Database Searching: Discovery of Isoflavonoids as Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Rat 5α-Reductase
Researchers found new potential but less potent rat enzyme inhibitors using a 3D model.
research Clinical Risk Factors Associated with Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome: A Prospective Study
Taking tamsulosin or finasteride and being older increase the risk of floppy iris during cataract surgery.
research Rapid Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma by UPLC-MS/MS and Its Application to Clinical Pharmacokinetic Study
New method measures finasteride in blood quickly and accurately.
research Saturable Binding of Finasteride to Steroid 5α-Reductase as Determinant of Nonlinear Pharmacokinetics
Finasteride's effect on hair loss and prostate enlargement depends on its binding to an enzyme, with maximum impact at 0.2 mg dose.
research Determination of Finasteride in Tablets by High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Found accurate way to measure finasteride in tablets.
research Influence of Dosing Time on the Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride in Rats
Dosing time affects finasteride's effectiveness and safety in rats.
research Risk of Rhabdomyolysis from 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Starting 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis in older men, but is linked to a higher risk of muscle conditions.
research A Dissolution Test for Finasteride in Immediate-Release Capsules
A method was developed to test the breakdown of Finasteride capsules, showing it can tell the difference between different brands and highlighting the need for standard tests and ingredient consistency.
research Germacrene Analogs Are Anti-Androgenic on Androgen-Dependent Cells
Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.
research Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report
Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
research Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma by Liquid Chromatography-Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry with Flow Rate Gradient
Researchers developed a quick and sensitive way to measure finasteride in blood using a small sample size.
research Risk of Estrogen-Driven Malignancies in Females on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may lower the risk of breast cancer in females.
research Forum
The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
research Detection of Circulating Prostate Cancer Cells by Means of an Antibody-Conjugated Nanoparticulate Biosensor
The document concludes that a new biosensor can efficiently detect prostate cancer cells and that standardized referrals help find significant cancers effectively.
research Real-Life Dosing of Biologics in Plaque Psoriasis—A German Survey
Real-life dosing of biologics for plaque psoriasis often deviates from recommended guidelines, especially for high-need patients.
research Exogenous Testosterone or Testosterone with Finasteride Increases Bone Mineral Density in Older Men with Low Serum Testosterone
Testosterone therapy increases bone density in older men with low testosterone levels.