January 2021 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Phytochemicals may offer safer alternatives to synthetic drugs for prostate cancer treatment.
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October 2013 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
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March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
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November 2013 in “The BMJ” Tamsulosin for enlarged prostate may increase the risk of severe low blood pressure, especially when starting or restarting the medication.
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January 1986 in “The Prostate” The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.
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January 1991 in “Urology” New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.
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January 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Policosanol helps treat hair loss by balancing hormones and supporting hair growth.
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December 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Men with a certain baldness pattern at age 40-50 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
July 2025 in “American Journal on Addictions” Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may lower the risk of opioid addiction in men taking opioids.
May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting covered advances in understanding hair growth, causes of hair loss, and potential treatments.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Minoxidil 2% is more effective for female hair loss, but botanicals have fewer side effects.
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November 2004 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” The document concludes that Catalyst software is effective for drug design, identifying potent compounds for various medical conditions.
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Some treatments can stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed to find effective treatments, and hair transplants often fail.
May 2024 in “EAS Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Pomegranate peel compounds may help treat hair loss.
The document concludes that current treatments for androgenic alopecia are not fully effective, but new therapies like botulinum toxin and PRP show promise, and future gene therapy could be beneficial.
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August 2015 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” 5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
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June 2010 in “Endocrine Related Cancer” SRD5A1 is crucial in advanced prostate cancer, and blocking both SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 is more effective than targeting SRD5A2 alone.
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August 1998 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
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December 2011 in “New England Journal of Medicine” The FDA did not approve certain drugs for prostate cancer prevention due to concerns about their effectiveness and potential risks.
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June 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Finasteride reduces opioid use and withdrawal symptoms in animals.
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January 2003 in “PubMed” Finasteride reduces prostate size and symptoms with few side effects.
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August 1997 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
August 2018 in “SDÜ SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ DERGİSİ” No method fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy, but some methods can reduce it and improve quality of life.
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June 2013 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” Neuroactive steroids and the enzyme 5α-reductase might be involved in the development of Tourette's syndrome.