April 2011 in “ChemInform” A new compound may effectively inhibit the enzyme linked to BPH and hair loss.
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April 2004 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” New progesterone-based compounds can block male hormones.
September 2018 in “Journal of Experimental & Biomedical Sciences” DK peptides can reduce hair loss by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme and have antioxidant effects.
June 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A KLK5 inhibitor effectively improved skin symptoms in a mouse model of Netherton Syndrome.
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March 2001 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” 5α-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, effectively treat BPH, male baldness, and hirsutism, with potential for acne and prostate cancer prevention.
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November 2007 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Two enzymes regulate androgen receptor activity, affecting treatments for androgen insufficiency and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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April 2021 in “Pharmaceuticals” Five FDA-approved drugs may help block COVID-19 virus entry.
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February 2015 in “PubMed” 5α-reductase inhibitors may help skin flaps survive better by affecting nitric oxide.
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June 2007 in “Recent Patents on Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Drug Discovery” Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.
August 2011 in “Der Urologe” 5α-reductase inhibitors lower overall prostate cancer risk but not high-grade cancer risk; longer-term screening and new treatments show promise.
January 2008 in “Lishizhen Medicine and Materia Medica Research” The root extract of Untica mairei Levl may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
December 2025 in “Instituto Politécnico do Porto” Patients with mood disorders using 5α-reductase inhibitors may have a higher risk of suicidal thoughts.
May 2018 in “Más dermatología” The higher dose supplement was more effective in treating female hair loss.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Ergostadienol from Moringa seed oil may help prevent hair loss.
April 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for hair loss don't increase heart risk.
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January 1998 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.
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May 2015 in “Neuropharmacology” Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.
January 2026 in “Figshare” Finasteride can cause melasma, especially in people with darker skin.
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August 2015 in “F1000Research” New model shows muscle affects hair loss differently in men and women.
20 citations
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January 2003 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.
July 2009 in “Guoji yiyao weisheng daobao” Combining α1A-blockers with Prozac is more effective for treating premature ejaculation than Prozac alone.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” New indole-based compounds, particularly cemtirestat, show promise as dual-function drugs for diabetic complications.
January 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors do not increase osteoporosis risk in women with certain hair loss conditions.
February 2026 in “Revista Eletrônica Polidisciplinar Voos.” A balanced approach using dutasteride and Serenoa repens can improve hair transplant success by protecting follicles and minimizing side effects.
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May 2010 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A new compound was created in 2010 that can control oil production when applied to the skin, and its effects are completely reversible after two weeks.
April 2024 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” New treatments for male hair loss are being explored to improve effectiveness and reduce side effects.
June 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and prostate issues with minimal side effects.
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January 2004 in “Medicina de Familia SEMERGEN” Finasteride may help prevent prostate cancer.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” SHH protein helps nerve regeneration in hypertensive rats.