If you’re a man looking to find practical treatment options for hair loss, you’ve no doubt heard of finasteride. In fact, that’s probably why you’re here. Finasteride is the active ingredient Propecia ...

Research supports that both finasteride and dutasteride help treat hair loss, particularly when caused by androgenetic ...

But while oral finasteride takes effect through systemic absorption (absorption by every part of the body — skin, hair, liver, etc.), the topical formulation provides localized treatment, just on your ...

A recent FDA alert warned of lasting side effects from the topical form of finasteride, a popular hair loss medication. The FDA has received 32 reports of adverse effects, including erectile ...

The FDA is warning about a topical spray version of finasteride, a drug often sold online by telehealth companies. Adobe stock/HealthDay A quick spray of medication might seem like an easy way to get ...

Finasteride can be prescribed off-label to treat female pattern hair loss (FPHL), but it is not FDA-approved for women. Side effects in women range from mild (like headaches or acne) to serious (such ...

The FDA encourages health care providers to educate their patients about the risks associated with using compounded topical finasteride. Reports of adverse events associated with the use of compounded ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IT CAN BE hard to know what to do when you’re dealing with hair loss. While dermatologists are specially ...

Men who use finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual dysfunction long after discontinuing the drug, according to new data. Michael S. Irwig, MD, of the Center for Andrology and Division of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old man and have been taking finasteride for hair loss for about five years. I realized while reading your recent column that I have the sexual side effects the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . FDA warned of potential serious risks when using compounded topical finasteride. There are no FDA-approved ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Please tell us about the safety of taking 5 mg of finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One urologist prescribed it, claiming that it is safe and prevents serious bladder ...