Influence of Postoperative Finasteride Therapy on Recurrence of Gynecomastia After Mastectomy in Men Taking Finasteride for Alopecia

• Published in: American journal of men's health Vol. 13; no. 5; p. 1557988319871423
• Main Authors: Lee, Seung Geun, Park, Pyoung Jae, Lee, Sung Ryul, Koo, Bum Hwan, Byun, Geon Young, Kim, Myoung Jin, Kang, Hyok Jo, Kim, Sarang, Oh, Beom Seok, Lee, Young Hyun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.10.2019; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC; SAGE Publishing
• Subjects: Alopecia; Baldness; Original; Researchers; mastectomy; alopecia; finasteride; gynecomastia

Finasteride is commonly used for treatment of alopecia. Because finasteride is a cause of gynecomastia, there is concern regarding the continuation of finasteride therapy after mastectomy. No studies have been performed to determine whether finasteride should be continued after mastectomy when gynec...