June 2024 in “Georgetown medical review” Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause low libido, erectile issues, and depression.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” Imiquimod may be a better non-surgical treatment for cervical pre-cancer, but its effectiveness for vaginal pre-cancer is unclear, and it has some side effects.
2 citations,
April 2018 in “SLEEP” People with rheumatoid arthritis have poorer sleep quality than healthy individuals.
1 citations,
March 2024 in “BioDrugs” Biologics for severe asthma have known side effects, but some new risks need more study.
43 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
110 citations,
August 2016 in “Drugs” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
19 citations,
October 2018 in “PLOS ONE” 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors can slightly improve symptoms of enlarged prostate but have a high risk of sexual side effects.
15 citations,
April 2016 in “Eye” Finasteride effectively treats central serous chorioretinopathy.
10 citations,
October 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.
1 citations,
July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Black henna tattoos can cause severe allergies to hair and textile dyes, and there's a need for greater public awareness and regulation.
54 citations,
May 2018 in “International journal of risk & safety in medicine” Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
1 citations,
August 2015 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” 5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
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.
8 citations,
December 2016 in “Revista Medica De Chile” Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction, sperm changes, and affect bone density and metabolism.
39 citations,
December 2018 in “Methods in molecular biology” The document concludes that computational methods using networks and various data can improve the process of finding new uses for existing drugs.
2 citations,
October 2017 in “Drug safety - case reports” Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
6 citations,
May 2023 in “Drugs” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in adults with severe alopecia better than a placebo and is approved for treatment, but long-term effects are still unknown.
October 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP and PRF show promise for hair growth but need more research for consistent and safe use.
30 citations,
September 2016 in “BMJ” Taking 5-α reductase inhibitors for prostate enlargement or hair loss does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
16 citations,
March 2015 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The document concludes that side effects from Smoothened inhibitor drugs for skin cancer are reversible and can be managed with a team approach to maintain quality of life.
17 citations,
August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
58 citations,
April 2017 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “SLEEP” People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to get herpes zoster, but nightmares don't affect the risk.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico” The document concludes that more research is needed on treatments for hair loss in both men and women, especially on medication combinations and their benefits.
8 citations,
October 2021 in “The international journal of risk and safety in medicine” The document sets criteria for diagnosing long-term sexual dysfunctions caused by certain medications.
4 citations,
June 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” JAK inhibitors help hair regrowth in alopecia areata but have a high risk of side effects.
59 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
87 citations,
December 2015 in “Cochrane library” No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.
2 citations,
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.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” The true incidence of post-Finasteride syndrome is unclear, and more research is needed.