What if a medicine you thought of as “old news” suddenly showed up in new research with fresh benefits that might stretch well beyond its original purpose? That’s exactly the twist happening with a ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley. Key Takeaways: 1mg oral finasteride effectively treats hair loss and is the ...

A prescription medication that has been available in the U.S. since 1992 might have another significant benefit.

Finasteride (Proscar), which inhibits conversion of testosterone to the more potent androgen dihydrotestosterone, reduces symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Because androgens promote the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate two months ago. I thought it was another kidney stone I needed to pass, but I had a totally blocked urethra. I was sent home from the ...

A major study of nearly 19,000 men has found that a baldness drug significantly cut the risk of prostate cancer, but its side effects may keep many from using it to prevent what has become the second ...

The 24.8% relative risk reduction in prostate cancer seen in the finasteride arm prompted the early termination of the study on February 21, 2003, 15 months before its anticipated completion. While ...

Q: I am suffering with side effects from finasteride to control prostate symptoms. I have erectile dysfunction, loss of libido and enlarged breasts. Does it make sense for me to take testosterone to ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. Key Takeaways: Switching from finasteride to dutasteride may help if you’re not seeing enough improvement in hair loss. … ...

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Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate two months ago. I thought it was another kidney stone I needed to pass, but I had a totally blocked urethra. I was sent home from the emergency ...