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January 2004 in “PubMed” 5alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT, offering symptom relief and potential future uses.
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January 2025 in “Reproductive Medicine and Biology” PCOS diagnosis and treatment should consider race and ethnicity for accuracy.
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February 2008 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.
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February 2018 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.
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August 2009 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
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September 2015 in “Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy” Dutasteride is highly effective for hair loss treatment in Korea, with more side effects than finasteride.
65 citations
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.
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August 2009 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early onset hair loss linked to genetics and androgen levels.
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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.
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October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively reduces hair loss by decreasing androgen levels.
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March 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
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October 2010 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” New hybrid compound found to effectively prevent hair loss.
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January 2004 in “PubMed” Dutasteride reduces DHT more than finasteride, but both drugs improve BPH symptoms similarly.
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March 2014 in “Herba Polonica” Plant extracts may help treat hormone-related hair loss.
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July 2012 in “Endocrine Practice” We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
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May 2013 in “Andrologia” Some herbs show promise as antiandrogenic agents.
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October 2014 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Some hair loss and prostate drugs might increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
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December 2019 in “Nutrients” An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.
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November 2018 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education” The developed model can predict effective 5-alpha-reductase enzyme inhibitors.
April 2026 in “Brain Sciences” Finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, especially in young men.
January 2026 in “Open Science Framework” Oral and topical 5-alpha reductase inhibitors affect DHT levels and hair density differently in treating hair loss.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
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August 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
February 2021 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” A higher testosterone/dihydrotestosterone ratio in PCOS patients may indicate worse metabolic health.