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January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl. extract and verbascoside may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to protect against cell death.
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August 2022 in “Biomedicines” Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.
July 2024 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Licorice extract helps hair growth and may treat hair loss.
10 citations
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December 2017 in “Chemosphere” Bisphenol-A (BPA) increases connections between brain cells and boosts their activity, but it blocks the effects of a male hormone on brain cell plasticity.
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January 1996 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
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August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
January 2023 in “Journal of men's health” Higher dihydrotestosterone may be linked to more inflammation in COVID-19 patients with low testosterone.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Good nutrition is crucial for healthy hair and can help with hair loss without medication.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating benign prostate hyperplasia with fewer side effects.
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August 2021 in “Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy” Metformin, a diabetes drug, may help prevent and treat various cancers, but more research is needed.
December 2025 in “INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY” Clove oil nanoemulsion hair serum may effectively treat hair loss.
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November 2024 in “Plants” Phytosterols may help manage prostate issues but are less effective than synthetic drugs.
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September 2005 in “Practical diabetes” PCOS is a condition causing irregular periods, excess male hormones, and infertility, often managed by targeting insulin resistance and specific symptoms.
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September 2013 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Blocking CYP17A1 enzyme may help improve certain brain function issues related to dopamine.
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July 2014 in “American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone boosts red blood cell production and changes iron metabolism without needing dihydrotestosterone.
March 2025 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Dermatologists should guide transgender patients on effective hair growth and loss treatments during hormone therapy.
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October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Prostaglandins and the enzyme AKR1C3 could play a role in skin cancer and hair loss, and further research is needed to understand these mechanisms.
April 2024 in “Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal” Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition influenced by various factors and linked to psychosocial and cardiovascular issues.
February 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Current and new treatments for hair loss include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, but results vary and new options are being explored.
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November 2024 in “Molecular Medicine” Hormones can improve wound healing by regulating the healing process.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Personalized acne treatments and new therapies show promise for better results.
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December 2021 in “Androgens” Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
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January 2014 in “Korean Journal of Urology” 5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.
45 citations
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February 2005 in “Steroids” Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
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August 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can help treat hair loss, acne, and prostate issues by reducing DHT levels.
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May 2010 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.
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January 1993 in “The Prostate” Finasteride effectively inhibits 5α reductase, while plant extracts like Permixon and Bazoton don't show significant results.
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February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
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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.