1 citations
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March 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The hair treatment made hair grow faster and thicker and strengthened the hair roots.
2 citations
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May 2019 in “PubMed” Oral finasteride and dutasteride may negatively affect erectile function in rats.
35 citations
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May 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Molecules” A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
Combining bromelain with finasteride improves hair regrowth and reduces inflammation in alopecia.
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction reports.
25 citations
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March 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Sinapic acid may help hair growth by activating a specific cell pathway.
January 2026 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Finasteride and dutasteride have little effect on Type 2 Diabetes risk.
52 citations
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June 2009 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.
32 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Chitosan-coated nanoparticles improve skin delivery of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
29 citations
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July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Rats had lasting erectile problems after stopping a certain medication.
21 citations
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
58 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
32 citations
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March 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Finasteride shows promise for female hair loss, but more research needed.
29 citations
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December 1998 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Reproduction” Inhibiting 5α-reductase increases progesterone levels in late pregnant mares.
April 2017 in “Austin Journal of Cancer and Clinical Research” 5α-reductase inhibitors like Finasteride and Dutasteride may help manage prostate cancer by blocking testosterone conversion.
35 citations
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June 2018 in “Urology” The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
7 citations
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December 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” Taking Dutasteride with Ketoconazole can increase Dutasteride's effects and side effects.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” The new formulation improves dutasteride's absorption when taken orally.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Dutasteride helps reduce heavy drinking, especially for those who drink to cope.
June 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” A dissolving microneedle patch with dutasteride offers effective, long-lasting hair loss treatment with fewer side effects.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.
19 citations
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April 2014 in “Hormones” Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.
15 citations
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss may increase the risk of dry eye disease.
January 2019 in “Analytical Science and Technology” About 21% of tested hair loss supplements contained illegal synthetic drugs.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” The new method accurately detects illegal hair-growth drugs in dietary supplements.