finasteride

American  

[fi-nas-tuh-rahyd] / fɪˈnæs təˌraɪd /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a drug, C 23 H 36 N 2 O 2 , that inhibits testosterone metabolism, used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern baldness.

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Etymology

Origin of finasteride

First recorded in 1985–90; fina- (of unknown origin) + (testo)ster(one) ( def. ) + (am)ide ( def. )

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finasteride

Current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, can help some people, but they are not ideal for everyone.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 7, 2026

Now 24 years old, he takes a stronger version of finasteride along with oral minoxidil at a low dose to stave off side effects.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

The oral version of minoxidil can cause unwanted hair growth on the face and other areas of the body, while finasteride can dampen libido and lead to erectile dysfunction.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026

For more than two decades, finasteride has been prescribed to millions of men seeking to slow or reverse hair loss.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2025

Nearly a year since first ordering the drug, Kyle says he deeply regrets taking finasteride.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2025