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

The PCPT has instigated a great deal of debate resulting in the limited use of finasteride for chemoprevention in the urologic community. The reluctance to initiate the widespread use of finasteride ...

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 ...

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 ...