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Xeroderma and drugs of ingredients of finasteride (a real world drug study)


Summary:

Xeroderma is reported only by a few people who take drugs with ingredients of finasteride. This phase IV clinical study analyzes 62,986 people who have side effects while taking drugs with ingredients of finasteride from the the FDA. Among them, 5 have Xeroderma. Find out below who they are, when they have Xeroderma and more.

Drug(s) considered in the study (i.e. both brand name and generic drugs): Finasteride, Propecia, Proscar.

On Jan, 30, 2026

62,986 people reported to have side effects when taking drugs with ingredients of finasteride.
Among them, 5 people (0.01%) have Xeroderma

What is Xeroderma?

Xeroderma (dry skin include itching and red, cracked or flaky skin) is found to be associated with 55 drugs and 287 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Xeroderma.

Number of reports submitted per year:

Could drugs with ingredients of finasteride cause Xeroderma?

Gender of people who have Xeroderma when taking drugs with ingredients of finasteride *:

  • female: 0.0 %
  • male: 100 %

Conditions people have *:

You may use this to check any potential undetected conditions.

  1. Androgenetic Alopecia (common form of hair loss): 5 people, 100.00%

Other side effects people have besides Xeroderma *:

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  1. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 5 people, 100.00%
  2. Swelling Face: 5 people, 100.00%
  3. Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 5 people, 100.00%
  4. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 5 people, 100.00%
  5. Hypothermia (body temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions): 5 people, 100.00%
  6. Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 5 people, 100.00%
  7. Dry Eye Syndrome: 5 people, 100.00%
  8. Premature Ageing: 4 people, 80.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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.

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How the study uses the data?

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

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