Propecia and Dermatitis artefacta - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dermatitis artefacta is reported as a side effect among people who take Propecia (finasteride), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Proscar,.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dermatitis artefacta when taking Propecia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,411 people who have side effects when taking Propecia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Propecia?

Propecia has active ingredients of finasteride. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 9,757 Propecia users. Check the latest studies of Propecia.

What is Dermatitis artefacta?

Dermatitis artefacta (deliberate and conscious production of self-inflicted skin lesions to satisfy an unconscious psychological or emotional need) is found to be associated with 10 drugs and 22 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dermatitis artefacta.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

9,411 people reported to have side effects when taking Propecia.
Among them, 11 people (0.12%) have Dermatitis artefacta.

Could Propecia cause Dermatitis artefacta?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Propecia when they have Dermatitis artefacta? *

What is the gender of people who have Dermatitis artefacta when taking Propecia? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Dermatitis artefacta when taking Propecia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Propecia? *

Proscar: 10 people, 90.91%

What are other side effects people have besides Dermatitis artefacta? *

High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 100.00%
Hypogonadism Male (male testes produce little or no sex hormone): 11 people, 100.00%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 11 people, 100.00%
Dry Skin: 11 people, 100.00%
Dyschezia (difficulty in defecating): 11 people, 100.00%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 11 people, 100.00%
Erection Problems: 11 people, 100.00%
Face Oedema (swelling of face): 11 people, 100.00%
Feeling Abnormal: 11 people, 100.00%
Feeling Cold: 11 people, 100.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Dermatitis artefacta:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Dermatitis artefacta:

Dermatitis artefacta (22 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Fouda AM, Bazeed AM, "Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report", Drug Safety-Case Reports, 2017 Dec .
Fouda AM, Bazeed AM, "Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report", Drug Safety-Case Reports, 2017 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on finasteride (the active ingredients of Propecia) and Propecia (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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