Finasteride induced gynecomastia: Case report and review of the literature

Yuval Ramot; Tali Czarnowicki; Abraham Zlotogorski

doi:10.4103/0974-7753.51930

Finasteride induced gynecomastia: Case report and review of the literature

Yuval Ramot
, Tali Czarnowicki
, Abraham Zlotogorski

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Abstract

Finasteride (1 mg/day) is widely utilized by dermatologists for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Although enjoying a relatively good safety profile, several sex-related adverse effects have been reported with this drug. Here we report two cases of gynecomastia, one of them bilateral, caused by Propecia® prescribed for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Although relatively rare, physicians should be aware of this side effect and inform their patients when prescribing this medication.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	27-29
Number of pages	3
Journal	International Journal of Trichology
Volume	1
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-7753.51930
State	Published - Jan 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Androgenetic alopecia
finasteride
gynecomastia

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