JAMA Dermatol June 2015 PMID 25830296

Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis.

Steven M Belknap, Imran Aslam, Tina Kiguradze, William H Temps, Paul R Yarnold, John Cashy, Robert E Brannigan, Giuseppe Micali, Beatrice Nardone, Dennis P West

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What people are saying

The discussions reveal a strong interest in the quality and validity of clinical trial data, with comments mentioning the limited reporting and bias in safety information, such as 'clinical trials lacked proper blinding' and 'poor quality, and systematically biased.' Posts also include references to the original meta-analysis, emphasizing its significance and encouraging further review, which evidences active engagement and a focus on impact, driven by a tone of critique and caution.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posters acknowledge the limitations and findings of the meta-analysis, indicating moderate agreement with its conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions focus heavily on the quality and implications of the research, showing high curiosity and concern about safety reporting and trial methodology.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts reference specific studies, criticize trial design, and suggest further reading, demonstrating deep involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some discussions highlight potential safety issues and the importance of proper adverse event reporting, the overall impact on clinical practice remains implied rather than clearly articulated.

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Recall Propecia
@RecallPropecia · X

@IntellProOrg @chemenace @lllliatttt No, it isn't. Here's peer-reviewed proof of it. "Available toxicity information from clinical trials of finasteride in men with AGA is very limited, is of poor quality, and seems to be systematically biased." https://t.co/6uS5MKWUXV

Dec 15, 2024 · 2 likes · 619 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

2. Belknap SM et al. Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2015 Jun;151(6):600-6. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.36. https://t.co/jEF4KnQCuc

Apr 27, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 818 followers View post →
Killian, private detective
@outlander9133 · X

@HairDAO_ @AbudBakri you should send him this video https://t.co/qe66mSFEji

Jun 3, 2025 · 1 like · 473 followers View post →
PSSD WARRIOR
@PssdWarrior · X

RT @FinasterideInfo: 2. Belknap SM et al. Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysi…

Apr 28, 2021 · 1 share · 1,433 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

For an in-depth review of clinical trials of finasteride for hair loss, see: Belknap SM, et al. Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2015. https://t.co/KigTwrqiCy https://t.co/jEF4KnQCuc 3/

Sep 13, 2021 · 818 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

@Putnam_Cole @LoyolaUrology Belknap SM et al. Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(6):600-606. https://t.co/KigTwrqiCy https://t.co/jEF4KnQCuc

Jun 24, 2021 · 818 followers View post →

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Recall Propecia
@RecallPropecia · X

@broden3749 @AlphaGels @Prohypnogamer @slitherwinglove Clinical trials lacked proper blinding, was limited to short durations, did not differentiate between mild and severe sexual dysfunction, did not screen patients after stopping the drug. https://t.co/6uS5MKWUXV

Jun 20, 2025 · 619 followers View post →
Killian, private detective
@outlander9133 · X

@HairDAO_ @AbudBakri you should send him this video https://t.co/qe66mSFEji

Jun 3, 2025 · 1 like · 473 followers View post →
Recall Propecia
@RecallPropecia · X

@IntellProOrg @chemenace @lllliatttt No, it isn't. Here's peer-reviewed proof of it. "Available toxicity information from clinical trials of finasteride in men with AGA is very limited, is of poor quality, and seems to be systematically biased." https://t.co/6uS5MKWUXV

Dec 15, 2024 · 2 likes · 619 followers View post →
Recall Propecia
@RecallPropecia · X

@BigFoot_RL @bryan_johnson @xtbot Data did not test for severity or persistency. https://t.co/6uS5MKWUXV https://t.co/Kqigzm8OyU

Oct 23, 2024 · 619 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

For an in-depth review of clinical trials of finasteride for hair loss, see: Belknap SM, et al. Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2015. https://t.co/KigTwrqiCy https://t.co/jEF4KnQCuc 3/

Sep 13, 2021 · 818 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

@Putnam_Cole @LoyolaUrology Belknap SM et al. Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(6):600-606. https://t.co/KigTwrqiCy https://t.co/jEF4KnQCuc

Jun 24, 2021 · 818 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

Belknap SM et al. Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2015 Jun. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.36. https://t.co/jEF4KnQCuc

Jun 22, 2021 · 818 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

@Rashid_Dahabreh @Dr_3ebsh Is that 1% number from clinical trials? The clinical trials were later found to have inadequate safety reporting. Belknap SM et al. Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Dermatol. https://t.co/jEF4KnQCuc

Jun 5, 2021 · 818 followers View post →
PSSD WARRIOR
@PssdWarrior · X

RT @FinasterideInfo: 2. Belknap SM et al. Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysi…

Apr 28, 2021 · 1 share · 1,433 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

2. Belknap SM et al. Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2015 Jun;151(6):600-6. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.36. https://t.co/jEF4KnQCuc

Apr 27, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 818 followers View post →