24 citations
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February 2012 in “Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases” 5α-reductase inhibitors help shrink the prostate, improve urinary symptoms, and may reduce prostate cancer risk.
23 citations
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” Testosterone's effects on COVID-19 are unclear and need more research.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Adding low-level light therapy to minoxidil improves hair growth and patient satisfaction.
12 citations
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July 2017 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” More knowledge about the risks of performance-enhancing agents leads to less use in north-western Saudi Arabia.
9 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” PRP is a promising and safe treatment for early to moderate knee osteoarthritis but needs standardized protocols.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hyaluronic acid reduces cell damage from DMSO in preserved human cells.
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May 2018 in “Therapeutic advances in drug safety” Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Cardiology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) worsens heart enlargement, and blocking it may help prevent heart issues.
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October 2025 in “Ulusal travma dergisi” Probiotics help improve skin wound healing in diabetic rats.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Folate receptor β helps suppress the immune system in macrophages and affects cancer growth and hair health.
August 2025 in “Animal nutrition” α-Ketoglutaric acid improves hair growth, rabbit performance, and antioxidant levels.
July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Switching insulin brands caused skin lesions in a diabetic woman, resolved by changing to oral medication.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine” Topical minoxidil can cause severe liver failure.
October 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP and PRF show promise for hair growth but need more research for consistent and safe use.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” High doses of testosterone disrupt hormone levels and receptor expression in the uterus, affecting fertility.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ectoin helps prevent cortisone-induced skin problems and supports skin health.
February 2024 in “Bioengineering” The hydrogel made of chitosan, HPMC, and insulin speeds up wound healing and could be a new dressing, especially for diabetics.
March 2023 in “Cosmetics” The "in-motion" technique for hair removal is less painful and safer than the traditional method, with similar effectiveness.
January 2023 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology” A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.
January 2023 in “BOĞAZİÇİ TIP DERGİSİ” High insulin levels may increase the risk of pilonidal sinus disease in female teens.
Cyproterone slightly inhibited hair growth in castrated mice, while tamoxifen significantly inhibited hair growth in castrated mice but not in normal mice.
February 1976 in “PubMed” Sex hormone therapy is effective for certain skin conditions like acne and seborrhea, but less so for female hair loss and excessive hair growth.
January 2022 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.
January 2022 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” People with androgenic alopecia (AGA) have a higher chance of getting metabolic syndrome.
3 citations
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January 2003 in “Synthetic Communications” Scientists made two new chemicals that might help treat diseases caused by male hormones.
7 citations
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March 2013 in “Tetrahedron Letters” New method makes important drug ingredients more easily without needing extra purification steps.
18 citations
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January 2018 in “Soil biology” April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) increases oil production in skin cells by activating mTOR, and mTOR inhibitors can reduce this effect.
September 2002 in “Research Repository (Kingston University London)” Mimicking the steroid A-ring may help create effective enzyme inhibitors for prostate disease treatment.