The common hair-loss drug in Propecia and Proscar might lower men's risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels, a new study suggests. Finasteride is used to treat male pattern baldness, and ...

New findings from a Finnish study confirm previous research that finasteride use is associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer. In a study of participants in the Finnish Prostate Cancer ...

In life, there are certain clubs we want to be part of and others, not so much. The 1-percent club (yes, please), the mile-high club (risky) and the losing-hair club (no thanks). But when it comes to ...

For many men, the gradual thinning of hair is about more than just their appearance. Finasteride, a drug widely prescribed for the treatment of male pattern baldness, has been used effectively for ...

A first-of-its-kind network meta-analysis compared the relative efficacies of oral finasteride and oral and topical minoxidil in female pattern hair loss (PHL). Efficacy appeared to be considerably ...

Finasteride affects the hormones involved with male pattern baldness. Finasteride may help slow hair loss at your hairline, but it is more likely to support hair growth at your crown and mid-scalp. It ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday it has become aware of reports of adverse events associated with compounded topical finasteride products, and it has issued an alert for ...

This leaflet answers some common questions about Finasteride Viatris 1. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All ...