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February 2020 in “Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry”
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February 2013 in “Annals of Clinical Biochemistry” Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
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March 2004 in “Der Urologe” There is no strong evidence that chemopreventive agents effectively prevent prostate cancer.
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August 2022 in “Biomedicines” Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.
July 2025 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Early androgen exposure affects hormone receptor expression in adult female rats' brains, but not in males.
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January 2003 in “Synthetic Communications” Scientists made two new chemicals that might help treat diseases caused by male hormones.
The new treatment regimen was effective in promoting significant hair growth in all 15 male patients with androgenic alopecia.
March 2025 in “Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Rodent models of PCOS show some hormone changes similar to humans, but also have key differences.
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October 2022 OTEC power output is higher in summer due to greater temperature differences.
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April 2018 in “Endocrine” PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.
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May 2018 in “Neuropharmacology” Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
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March 2021 in “Skin health and disease” Better hair loss models needed for research.
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November 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Male pattern baldness involves hormones and cell signals affecting hair growth.
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April 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Finasteride's potential harms are hard to accurately measure.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride safely promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with mild side effects.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
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November 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.
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June 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride and low-dose dutasteride combo improves hair growth and reduces hair loss with no major side effects.
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride use may cause sexual dysfunction; more research needed.
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July 2000 in “Southern Medical Journal” Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Iron oxide nanoparticles improve skin penetration and drug release for hair loss treatment.
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January 2019 in “The Aging Male” Post-finasteride syndrome's existence is uncertain; more research needed.
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December 2015 in “Neuroendocrinology” Finasteride treatment changes brain steroid levels and receptors, affecting brain function even after stopping treatment.
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November 2014 in “Toxicology Letters” Finasteride affects UGT1A4 enzyme, but not enough to cause issues when combined with other drugs.
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.
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November 2001 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Finasteride and analogues separated using LC-MS-MS technique.
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