January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride are effective for treating enlarged prostate and male pattern hair loss.
9 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Microneedles improve drug delivery, patient compliance, and have potential in cancer treatment and skin care.
11 citations
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January 1991 in “Urology” New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.
2 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
16 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” The spironolactone cream did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
21 citations
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March 1982 in “JAMA” Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating excessive facial hair in women.
12 citations
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March 2010 in “Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances” Young and adult hamsters both respond similarly to testosterone and finasteride treatments, but young hamsters aren't good for testing the inhibitory activity of a specific enzyme.
9 citations
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April 2011 in “PubMed” Spironolactone is used in dermatology to treat skin conditions related to hormones, but is not safe for pregnant women or men.
November 2021 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens are used to manage polycystic ovary syndrome by reducing androgen levels or controlling their effects, often combined with lifestyle changes and other treatments.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Caffeine may benefit skin and hair health but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in dermatology.
4 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics” The boy's hair loss was caused by the tuberculosis drug isoniazid but grew back after stopping the medication.
The document concludes that hair loss in women is complex, often linked to aging, health conditions, and nutritional deficiencies, and emotional impacts should not be underestimated.
June 2015 in “한국화장품미용학회지” AT-Grow, a natural product, might help with a common type of hair loss by reducing DHT levels.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Some drugs used to treat immune conditions may cause different types of hair loss.
January 1998 in “Current Therapeutics” Different causes of hair loss require specific treatments, and most men and women will experience some form of hair thinning as they age.
January 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” PrEP doesn't increase STI risk in high-risk men, anti-androgen drugs may lower ICU admission for male COVID-19 patients, a 3-point injection is better for crow's feet, and the 'Geriatric-8' tool could help assess frailty in older skin cancer patients.
New cancer drugs can cause skin side effects like rashes, dry skin, hair changes, and nail problems.
Non-drug treatments like saw palmetto, horsetail, pumpkin seed oil, curcumin, and addressing nutritional deficiencies may help female hair loss.
15 citations
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August 1998 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
12 citations
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November 2024 in “Plants” Phytosterols may help manage prostate issues but are less effective than synthetic drugs.
5 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology” Tamoxifen may cause female hair loss by increasing androgen receptor expression.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Myotonic Dystrophy may age cells faster, and drugs that target aging could be potential treatments.
1 citations
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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.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Ginsenoside Rg3 combined with minoxidil was more effective in treating hair loss in mice.
October 2023 in “Case Reports” A man with a new type of male pattern hair loss that affects the back of the head responded well to common hair loss treatments.
July 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” Fenugreek seeds lack strong evidence for treating hair loss.
1 citations
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October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
30 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.
14 citations
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September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
July 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some eczema treatments may cause conjunctivitis, many people have sensitive eyes, air pollution can increase skin wrinkles, hair loss medication does not affect sexual function, and dermatologists can help identify torture signs on refugees' skin.