Dear W.R.: Finasteride works by blocking the enzyme that converts regular testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is ...

Finasteride is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. For a very few men, this causes pain in the breast tissue.

Have you ever heard the terms ‘Rogaine’ or ‘Propecia’ and wondered what their connection is to other medications? Finasteride ...

Some online sites are prescribing men a hair loss drug that has potentially risky side effects without consistent safety ...

Dr Farjo believes that for most men who are sufficiently anxious or distressed about their hair loss, finasteride is worth the risk. 'Hundreds of thousands take it without experiencing any side ...

Key Takeaways Finasteride may not be an effective option for some individuals and dutasteride may be a solid alternative. Anyone interested in switching from finasteride to dutasteride should discuss ...

I am an 88-year-old male who has been taking tamsulosin twice daily for several years because of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In October 2023, my urologist added finasteride once daily. One ...

The European Medicines Agency has started a review of medicines containing finasteride and dutasteride following concerns ...

I am an 88-year-old male who has been taking tamsulosin twice daily for several years because of benign prostatic hyperplasia ...

Kyle took finasteride last spring, after a friend recommended it Some online sites are prescribing men a hair loss drug that has potentially risky side effects without consistent safety checks ...