December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Men with early balding showed higher levels of certain genes linked to hair loss and possibly prostate cancer.
January 2008 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” 3 citations
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January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” 5 citations
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May 1994 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Minoxidil was promising for treating male and female pattern baldness in 1994, but more research on genetics and other treatments was needed.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Veterinary Science” Hibiscus leaf ointment helps hair growth and reduces UV skin damage in rats.
February 1999 in “Strength and Conditioning Journal” Androstenedione, a hormone supplement, doesn't improve muscle or performance and can cause harmful side effects.
December 2015 in “Вестник дерматологии и венерологии” Men with male pattern baldness may not have different hormone levels, but their hair follicles are likely more sensitive to hormones.
January 2010 in “West China Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Pterocarpus indcus Willd extracts taken orally can reduce hair loss in rats.
19 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss, with both being safe to use.
November 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” February 1980 in “PubMed” 
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July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Curcuma aeruginosa extract combined with minoxidil effectively treats male-pattern baldness.
April 2025 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Amygdalin in Persicae Semen may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and regulating key pathways.
December 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Agomelatine may help reduce benign prostatic hyperplasia by blocking certain inflammatory pathways.
June 2022 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Microneedling with topical dutasteride improves hair growth in men with hair loss and is safe to use.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Natural Product Research” β-sitosterol and brassicasterol may help treat hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Use antiandrogens and other treatments for hair loss.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Early baldness increases prostate cancer risk, radiotherapy and surgery have similar second cancer rates, and ALA may reduce prostate cancer risk.
January 2024 in “Journal of applied biological chemistry” Glehnia littoralis and Andrographis paniculata extracts can significantly boost hair growth.
30 citations
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November 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Androgen receptor signaling causes early aging of cells important for hair growth by damaging their DNA.
February 2012 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document suggests more research is needed to understand the link between baldness and prostate cancer.
5 citations
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December 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Norgalanthamine helps hair cells grow by activating certain pathways related to hair growth.
March 2012 in “Dermatology Times E-News” Men with pattern baldness may have a higher risk of prostate issues.
December 2025 in “Fullerene Journal of Chemistry” Geranylgeraniol from nutmeg may effectively treat hair loss, similar to finasteride and better than minoxidil.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5ARI treatment improves hair growth in older men with minimal side effects.
124 citations
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April 1992 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Beard hair follicles have more androgen receptors than non-balding scalp hair follicles.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Jamogenin and other molecules from plants may help treat hair loss.