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1. www.hairguard.com › finasteride-for-womenFinasteride for Women: Everything You Need to Know - Hairguard

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   Feb 21, 2024 · I’ll connect the dots between Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) and female pattern hair loss, and I’ll also discuss the various scientific studies that outline the use of finasteride in the treatment of alopecia in women. Finally, I’ll highlight a few alternative treatment options for women. Let’s begin! What is Finasteride?

2. www.singlecare.com › blog › finasteride-for-womenAbout Propecia (finasteride) for women - SingleCare

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   May 3, 2022 · Currently finasteride is not approved to treat hair loss or thinning hair in women. However, providers sometimes use finasteride for women off-label, especially for post-menopausal women when topical minoxidil and oral spironolactone have been ineffective.

3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesFinasteride and Its Potential for the Treatment of Female ...

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   Mar 2, 2020 · Finasteride suppresses scalp DHT levels by 43% at 28 days, up to 65% at 42 days of treatment with finasteride 5 mg daily in patients with AGA.15 To our knowledge, no study evaluating the changes of scalp DHT in women with FPHL has been reported.

   • Author: Wimolsiri Iamsumang, Kanchana Leerunyakul, Poonkiat Suchonwanit
   • DOI: 10.2147/DDDT.S240615

   • Publish Year: 2020
   • Publication: Drug Des Devel Ther. 2020; 14: 951-959.

4. donovanmedical.com › hair-blog › finasteride-women-2Finasteride Use in Women: Yes or No? — Donovan Hair Clinic

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   Apr 11, 2018 · Good studies have not been done in women. However, women with strong histories of estrogen dependent cancers (breast, ovarian, gynaecological cancers) should also review use of finasteride with their doctors. In some cases, use may not be appropriate. I'll discuss other side effects below.

5. mcpress.mayoclinic.org › women-health › androgenicAndrogenic Alopecia In Women - Mayo Clinic Press

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   May 8, 2024 · Finasteride is well known to have a negative impact on sexual function, primarily in men, and it has potential for other side effects. However, it’s generally safe for and well tolerated by women, though again, should not be used by those who are pregnant or intending to become pregnant.

6. www.goodrx.com › finasteride › finasteride-works-forFinasteride for Hair Loss - GoodRx

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   Mar 4, 2022 · Finasteride for hair loss in women is an off-label use. This means the FDA doesn’t provide standard dose recommendations for women taking it. However, several studies suggest that finasteride at 1.25 mg or 2.5 mg per day may help women with hair loss.

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   Can women take finasteride if they have Aga?

   • Since 1997, finasteride has been used exclusively in men for the treatment of AGA. However, the drug has yet to be approved for use by women who are suffering from the same condition. The main reason for this is that finasteride is classified as a “Category X” drug which means it has high potential to cause serious harm to fetuses.

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   Does finasteride help hair loss in women?

   • Finasteride for hair loss in women is an off-label use. This means the FDA doesn’t provide standard dose recommendations for women taking it. However, several studies suggest that finasteride at 1.25 mg or 2.5 mg per day may help women with hair loss.

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   Is finasteride safe for women with alopecia?

   • Finasteride Use in Women: Yes or No? Finasteride is FDA and Health Canada approved for men with hair loss. Although it's not formally FDA approved for use in women, the medication has been prescribed to women with androgenetic alopecia for nearly two decades.

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   Can I take finasteride If I have breast cancer?

   • However, women with strong histories of estrogen dependent cancers (breast, ovarian, gynaecological cancers) should also review use of finasteride with their doctors. In some cases, use may not be appropriate. I'll discuss other side effects below.

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8. www.uptodate.com › contents › androgenetic-alopeciaPatient education: Androgenetic alopecia in men and women ...

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   Aug 10, 2022 · Men can be treated with minoxidil or finasteride. Women can be treated with minoxidil or spironolactone. Occasionally, finasteride is used in women. Surgical options, laser light devices, and injections of platelet-rich plasma may also be considered in some cases. All of these treatment options are discussed in more detail below. Medications