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October 2010 in “BJUI” 5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
January 2002 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” The enzyme system in hair follicles is similar to the liver's and is inhibited by certain substances.
February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Higher fasting insulin levels increase the risk of androgenetic alopecia.
February 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Certain fats in the blood are linked to an increased risk of male pattern baldness.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.
28 citations
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” ODC1 gene mutations cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with large head size, hair loss, and facial abnormalities.
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March 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
35 citations
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October 2011 in “Medicine and science in sports and exercise” Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Two brothers from Bangladesh were diagnosed with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, showing neurological and adrenal symptoms.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Clinical cancer investigation journal” Certain Dibenzo derivatives may help treat prostate cancer.
62 citations
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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.
June 2010 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” Reduced Vitamin D receptor expression may cause hair loss through the Wnt/b-catenin pathway.
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November 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine”
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November 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce COVID-19 symptoms in bald males.
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26 citations
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September 2018 in “Neurobiology of Disease” Finasteride and dutasteride reduce unwanted movements from Parkinson's disease treatment by normalizing certain brain signals.
16 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Mice without certain skin enzymes have faster hair growth and bigger eye glands.
Ritlecitinib helps reduce inflammation and promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata, especially in patchy-type cases.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ritlecitinib reduces alopecia areata symptoms by blocking JAK3/TEC signaling and T-cell activity.
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March 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for hair regrowth in Asian patients with alopecia areata.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral 5-alpha reductase inhibitors do not increase breast cancer or benign breast disorder risk in women.
November 2021 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” New compounds were made and tested, with compound 6 showing potential for treating prostate-related diseases.
December 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” New steroid compounds may help with hormonal therapy and have potential benefits for glucose disorders, but more research is needed.
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February 2013 in “PubMed” 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride can help treat skin disorders stimulated by androgens, such as hair loss and acne.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Three new gene mutations cause rickets and hair loss, treatable with high calcium and calcidol, but hair regrowth is rare.
17 citations
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July 2013 in “Amino Acids” Increased ODC activity leads to skin tumors by recruiting stem cells, not by toxic byproducts.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Long-term use of 5α-reductase inhibitors may improve survival in men with kidney cancer.