research Clinical Pearls in Men's Health
The conclusion is that individualized treatment and proper medication use are crucial in men's health, with specific recommendations for ED, BPH, and prostate cancer management.
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60-90 / 249 results research Editorial Comment: Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs and the Importance of Generic Medications
Generic drugs for benign prostatic hyperplasia can cost up to 500% more at chain pharmacies compared to independent ones.
research Dutasteride
Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
research Misdiagnosis of Eosinophilic Cystitis: A Case Report and Literature Review
Eosinophilic cystitis is often misdiagnosed, but accurate diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes.
research Combination of Finasteride and Tamsulosin in the Treatment of Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: What Are Patients Thinking?
Patients follow treatment well, but many change medicines; good information helps compliance.
research Dutasteride, A Novel Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor, Reduces Serum DHT to a Greater Extent Versus Finasteride and Achieves Maximal Reduction in a Larger Proportion of Patients
Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively than finasteride.
research Anti-Androgenic Therapy with Finasteride in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure – A Retrospective Propensity Score Based Analysis
Finasteride helps reduce heart enlargement in heart failure patients.
research The Efficacy of Terazosin, Finasteride, or Both in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Terazosin and finasteride effectively treat BPH, but combining them adds no extra benefit.
research A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Finasteride for Male Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (Category IIIA Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis)
Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.
research What Do We Know About Phytotherapy of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Intraoperative Floppy-Iris Syndrome and Finasteride Intake
Finasteride may cause floppy-iris syndrome during cataract surgery, so check patients' medical history.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Prostate Cancer Chemoprevention: An Updated Cochrane Systematic Review
5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
research Investigation of Suicidality and Psychological Adverse Events in Patients Treated With Finasteride
Finasteride may cause suicidal thoughts and mental side effects, especially in young people with hair loss.
research Side Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Review
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.
research Abnormal Saccadic Oscillations Associated with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Encephalopathy and Ataxia
A man developed neurological issues from SARS-CoV-2 without severe breathing problems, worsening to death.
research Effects of In Utero Exposure to D-004, a Lipid Extract from Roystonea Regia Fruits, in the Male Rat: A Comparison with Finasteride
D-004 may be a natural alternative to finasteride for treating enlarged prostate and male baldness.
research In Vivo and In Silico Evaluation of the Ameliorative Effect of Hesperidin on Finasteride-Induced Testicular Oxidative Stress in Wistar Rats
Hesperidin protects rat testicles from finasteride damage and improves sperm health.
research Yellow Hair Following Sequential Application of Bacitracin Zinc and Selenium Sulfide: Report of Acquired Xanthotrichosis and Review of Yellow Hair Discoloration
Using bacitracin zinc and selenium sulfide one after the other can temporarily turn white hair yellow.
research Doxazosin and Finasteride Alone or in Combination: The PREDICT Study
Doxazosin alone or combined with finasteride improves prostate symptoms better than finasteride alone, without extra benefits.
research Male Breast Cancer After Finasteride Therapy for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
A man developed male breast cancer after four years of finasteride treatment for an enlarged prostate.
research A 57-Year-Old Male Retired Colonel with Acute Ankle Swelling
The retired colonel's ankle swelling was caused by a reaction to the antibiotic levofloxacin.
research Analytical Methods of Dutasteride: An Overview
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
research A Rare Case of Isolated Pulmonary Involvement in Lymphoid Variant Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
A man with a rare lung-focused form of hypereosinophilic syndrome improved with steroid treatment.
research Accelerated UIP: A Special Challenge
Diagnosing and treating rapidly worsening lung disease is difficult and requires better guidelines and understanding.
research Functional Decline and Psychosocial Changes With Parkinson’s Disease
The interdisciplinary approach improved the quality of life for a Parkinson's patient and eased staff workload.
research Acitretin for the Treatment of Psoriasis: A Case Report of Long-Lasting Alopecia
A patient experienced long-lasting hair loss after using acitretin for psoriasis.
research The Role of Dutasteride in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Obstruction and Related Conditions
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic obstruction, improves urinary flow, reduces prostate size, and may prevent prostate cancer, but can cause sexual side effects.
research Finasteride: Suicidality or Psychological Adverse Events
Finasteride use linked to increased suicidality in patients under 45.
research Review: Dutasteride, Fesoterodine, and Finasteride Are Beneficial for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Older Patients
Dutasteride, fesoterodine, and finasteride help older patients with urinary issues.
research Adverse Side Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy: Persistent Diminished Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, and Depression in a Subset of Patients
Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.