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July 26, 2026Postgraduate MedicineOpen Access

Response to: “finasteride prescribed for hair loss consistently leads to depression”

Minh-Ha Nguyen T.H. Tran Jeffrey Donovan

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Key Points

The meta-analysis aims to assess the relationship between finasteride use for hair loss and the incidence of depression.
Conducted a meta-analysis of existing studies on finasteride and depression.
Reviewed available evidence and data concerning adverse effects related to finasteride.
Engaged in scientific discourse regarding the implications of findings.
Identified a potential association between finasteride use and increased rates of depression.
Emphasized the need for further research to clarify risks associated with finasteride.
Highlighted the importance of understanding the full scope of finasteride's effects on mental health.

Implication

Meta-analysis examines the link between finasteride and depression in individuals with hair loss, indicating important clinical implications.

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Nguyen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a2aec8da07d9defa6750 https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.2026.2708413

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