11 citations
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August 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride affects brain stress and enzyme activity differently in various regions, possibly helping with liver-related brain issues.
1 citations
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March 2016 in “Neurotoxicity Research” Finasteride may protect brain and improve behavior in rats with liver failure.
50 citations
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September 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.
46 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride reduces Tourette syndrome symptoms, but results may be limited due to potential biases.
40 citations
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November 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” Finasteride may cause suicidal thoughts and mental side effects, especially in young people with hair loss.
29 citations
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June 2004 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal effects, especially in female mice.
26 citations
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May 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth.
21 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride may cause mental and sexual side effects, with hand preference and sexual orientation possibly affecting severity.
15 citations
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November 2017 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” Improved tablets lead to faster, better drug absorption for hair loss treatment.
12 citations
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March 2017 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” Some curcumin-like compounds can effectively and safely block the enzyme linked to hair loss and other conditions related to male hormones.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Finasteride helps reduce heart enlargement in heart failure patients.
3 citations
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March 2013 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Combination therapy for 9+ months maintains symptom improvements after stopping alpha-blockers or finasteride.
1 citations
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January 2014 The F9 formulation of Finasteride tablets, using Eudragit, successfully controlled drug release.
February 2025 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” Finasteride can help with hair loss and prostate issues but may negatively affect mood and the nervous system.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” A 5% minoxidil spray could effectively treat male baldness with fewer side effects and better patient comfort.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Chemistry” A reliable method was created to measure dutasteride and related molecules in capsules.
February 2012 in “Community oncology” Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
July 2020 in “CRS 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting” Researchers developed a new skin patch that delivers more finasteride into the skin, potentially improving treatment for hair loss and prostate issues.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treated hidradenitis suppurativa.
December 2022 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” Dutasteride 0.5mg improves hair growth in 78% of people with hair loss, but may cause sexual problems in some.
92 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily improves hair growth safely in men with hair loss.
7 citations
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
19 citations
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May 2014 in “Molecules” Avicequinone C, a compound found in the Avicennia marina plant, can reduce hair loss by inhibiting a hormone linked to androgenic alopecia.
16 citations
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October 2007 in “Andrologia” DHT is a strong androgen that may pose less risk to the prostate compared to testosterone.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Low-dose oral minoxidil is more effective and convenient for treating male pattern baldness than topical minoxidil.
13 citations
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January 2019 in “Endocrine journal” Dihydrotestosterone treatment can help penis growth in boys with 5α-reductase deficiency but doesn't fully normalize size after puberty.
11 citations
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Taking oral testosterone with or without dutasteride increases testosterone levels and could be an effective treatment for low testosterone.
Intradermotherapy with minoxidil is as effective as topical application for treating hair loss.