December 2022 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa” AAG causes hair loss in many people, with limited treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, light therapy, and hair transplants.
The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
October 2006 in “Aging Health” Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic obstruction, improves urinary flow, reduces prostate size, and may prevent prostate cancer, but can cause sexual side effects.
Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.
January 2019 in “Arabian Journal of Chemistry” Method found to accurately identify finasteride impurities using liquid chromatography.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2000 in “Annals of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in men with minimal side effects.
80 citations
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August 2002 in “Journal of Dermatology” Best hair growth results from combining finasteride and minoxidil.
29 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
29 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause gynecomastia; doctors should inform patients.
24 citations
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March 2002 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.
21 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Desolvation of finasteride depends on environment and technique.
21 citations
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January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
15 citations
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April 2008 in “Steroids” The more lipophilic the progesterone derivative, the better it binds to androgen receptors and has antiandrogenic effects.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
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May 2016 in “The Lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology” Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.
60 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
20 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Trichosporon inkin and Trichosporon mucoides can cause white piedra on scalp hair.
4 citations
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May 2023 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Current automatic metrics for long-form question answering don't align with human preferences; a multi-faceted evaluation approach is needed.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
34 citations
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July 1993 in “PubMed” July 2013 in “Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Open Access” Invasomes with 0.5% limonene greatly improve skin delivery of finasteride.
October 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications” TM-β-CD improves finasteride's solubility and delivery, while β-CD offers better long-term release.
37 citations
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January 2000 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Topical treatments can regrow hair on bald scalps.
36 citations
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June 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.
7 citations
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December 2022 in “Plants” Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.