September 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Dutasteride and finasteride don't raise erectile dysfunction risk.
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October 2015 in “Endocrine Practice” The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.
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March 2012 in “Fitoterapia” Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Andrology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
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May 2021 in “Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases” COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.
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August 2020 in “Diabetes” Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Common latent viruses might contribute to male-pattern baldness by disrupting cell processes that normally suppress hair loss-related proteins.
Germinated perilla seeds can naturally promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
March 2016 in “Korean Journal of Medicine” Doxazosin can cause male breast growth and milk production.
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February 2008 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Minoxidil prevents serotonin loss from MDMA by affecting potassium channels and increasing Akt phosphorylation.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” Women with PCOS have higher 5alpha-reductase activity, affecting steroid levels.
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November 2008 in “Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology” Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Testosterone reduces knee flexibility by affecting relaxin receptors.
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” LY320236 is a strong blocker of two enzymes that change testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and might help treat conditions related to male hormones.
August 1994 in “Journal of dermatological science” Mouse hair cells respond to male hormones by growing less, and this can be stopped by certain blockers.
Combining α-blockers and Finasteride is useful for treating small prostate enlargement.
January 2025 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Plant-based treatments may help reduce BPH symptoms, but more research is needed.
Tadalafil may reduce the risk of major heart events and blood clots in men with urinary symptoms.
Antiandrogens and finasteride may help treat excess hair and hair loss in women.
January 2023 in “Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Stauntonia hexaphylla extract can help treat hair loss by blocking certain hormones.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Correcting vitamin D and progesterone deficiencies can significantly improve hair loss, acne, and BPH symptoms.
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February 2007 in “PubMed” Dutasteride is cheaper than finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” The conclusion is that more hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is linked to larger prostate size, suggesting hair loss could be an early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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November 2021 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Saw palmetto may cause erectile dysfunction and needs better safety monitoring.
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September 2020 in “BMC Cancer” 5α-reductase inhibitors may lower the risk of death from bladder cancer.
16 citations
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January 2019 in “Pharmaceutical biology” Lespedeza cuneata extract may help treat enlarged prostate.
11 citations
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July 2018 in “AJGP” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.