37 citations
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November 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical finasteride and flutamide reduce gland size and enzyme activity, with flutamide being more potent, potentially treating acne, seborrhea, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia.
33 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles with enhancer effectively promote hair growth and increase hair density.
33 citations
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March 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily can increase hair count and improve hair appearance, but it may have side effects on sexual function and a potential risk of prostate cancer. It may not be effective for postmenopausal women unless taken in higher doses.
32 citations
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May 2006 in “The Journal of Urology” Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.
32 citations
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November 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Using finasteride or dutasteride does not increase the risk of male breast cancer.
30 citations
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January 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility”
30 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce balding without side effects.
26 citations
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May 2020 in “Neurobiology of Stress” Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, neurological, and physical side effects in some people after taking finasteride.
17 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.
17 citations
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February 2014 in “The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology”
14 citations
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March 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” PFS might be a delusional disorder with potential to become mass psychogenic illness.
13 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Three finasteride forms exist; "form X" doesn't.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce hair loss in men and women.
12 citations
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August 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
11 citations
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August 2019 in “BMJ” Post-finasteride syndrome causes sexual, physical, and psychological symptoms, but more research is needed to understand its causes and connection to finasteride.
10 citations
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January 2000 in “PubMed” Both finasteride and GnRH agonist treatments reduced hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but GnRH agonist was more effective.
8 citations
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October 1998 in “Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Endocrinology” Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.
8 citations
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February 2018 in “PubMed” Smaller finasteride particles increase effectiveness in treating hair loss.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “The Aging Male” Post-finasteride syndrome's existence is uncertain; more research needed.
6 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Improved finasteride formula allows slow, sustained release and better absorption for patients.
5 citations
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June 2011 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” New Finasteride conjugate improves prostate treatment and vital signs in rats.
4 citations
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” Two finasteride tablet types are equally effective and can be swapped.
3 citations
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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.
3 citations
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May 2015 in “PubMed” Most men stopped using the hair loss treatment not because of sexual side effects, but because they didn't see positive results.
3 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” 2 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” 2 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Created finasteride complex to increase water solubility and drug release.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Analysis”
2 citations
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December 2016 in “Andrology”