Abstract
In the following commentary, we provided discussions regarding an article bublished by Albasher et al. (2020) concerning the effects of long-term use of finasteride on women. They reported some adverse effects, including abnormal levels in the steroid hormones, irregular menstrual cycles, and heavy menstrual bleeding. Some concerns exist in the study mainly concerning the sample, particularly its size and composition. The authors recruited Saudi women. Thus, the findings cannot be generalized. Their study can be seen as a starting point in this regard. Even though the concerns can restrict the study, their study is still credible addressing critical issues that need to be taken seriously by other researchers and stakeholders.
Highlights
In the following commentary, we provided discussions regarding an article bublished by Albasher et al (2020) concerning the effects of long-term use of finasteride on women
Hair loss in female or androgenetic alopecia is a common concern in women and is challenging to treat and understand
Future studies with larger sample size are needed to investigate the effect of prolonged use of finasteride-induced gonadal sex steroids alterations on menstrual bleeding in women to achieve more accurate and reliable findings
Summary
We provided discussions regarding an article bublished by Albasher et al (2020) concerning the effects of long-term use of finasteride on women. Even though the concerns can restrict the study, their study is still credible addressing critical issues that need to be taken seriously by other researchers and stakeholders. Albasher et al, (2020) took the initiative to study the long-term use of finasteride and its effect on women. Hair loss in female or androgenetic alopecia is a common concern in women and is challenging to treat and understand.
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