May 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib is effective for long-term hair regrowth in alopecia areata, especially in females and early treatment.
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June 2010 in “Endocrine Related Cancer” SRD5A1 is crucial in advanced prostate cancer, and blocking both SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 is more effective than targeting SRD5A2 alone.
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November 2018 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education” The developed model can predict effective 5-alpha-reductase enzyme inhibitors.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy and Research” Artocarpus heterophyllus seed extract may help treat prostate inflammation without side effects.
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May 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata over 24 months.
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January 2017 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain compounds, especially those with a propionic substituent, could potentially be new treatments for hair loss and similar disorders.
March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking medication for hair loss might cause sexual problems.
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April 2013 in “Sexual medicine reviews” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.
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July 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Continued ritlecitinib treatment can improve hair regrowth in some alopecia areata patients who initially don't respond.
March 2023 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are used for prostate issues, hair loss, and excessive hair growth, may help with COVID-19, but can cause sexual and mental health side effects, and their use in preventing prostate cancer needs more examination.
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October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively impact sexual function.
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July 2006 in “European Urology Supplements” 5α-reductase inhibitors can reduce prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, needing more research.
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October 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AUC and APL are distinct conditions needing careful clinical assessment.
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September 2019 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study concluded that AAI and DAA are forms of the same disease, with different symptoms in men and women, and that corticosteroid treatment is effective.
February 2026 in “The Plant Journal” ADF8 and ADF11 help root hairs grow by responding to hormones and environmental signals.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
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August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib was effective in treating both early and late onset alopecia areata.
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February 2018 in “CB/Current biology” ERULUS controls root hair growth by regulating cell wall composition and pectin activity.
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January 2009 in “ScholarlyCommons (University of Pennsylvania)” The P133R mutation in AKR1D1 enzyme causes harmful bile acid buildup, explaining related health issues.
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