December 2023 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” C3G and Vitisin A may help prevent hair loss by blocking male hormones and stopping hair cell death.
7 citations
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December 2022 in “Plants” Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Food & Function” Certain Egyptian Sabal fruit extracts may help treat anti-androgenic diseases like benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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April 2020 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Men taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for prostate issues may be less likely to experience severe COVID-19, but it doesn't prevent ICU admission or death.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) shows potential for treating androgen-related conditions but may be limited in treating prostate cancer.
January 2022 in “Social Science Research Network” A new patch that releases quercetin, copper, and zinc ions under the skin can effectively treat hair loss by promoting hair follicle regeneration.
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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.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Andrology” Liquorice may reduce testosterone and affect male reproductive organs, potentially helping treat conditions like prostate cancer.
14 citations
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January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hormonal therapies like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help some women with hair loss, but finasteride 1mg is not useful, and the effectiveness of other treatments is still unclear.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Ginsenoside Rg3 combined with minoxidil was more effective in treating hair loss in mice.
November 2025 in “Food Science & Nutrition” Apigenin may effectively promote hair growth for androgenetic alopecia when applied topically.
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June 2018 in “Records of Natural Products” Garden cress extract may help treat skin inflammation and androgen-related disorders.
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August 2000 in “Journal of Periodontal Research” Finasteride reduces testosterone conversion, progesterone lessens this, and levamisole enhances finasteride's effect.
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October 2024 in “Cells” PRP therapy shows promise for anti-aging but lacks consistent evidence and standardization.
59 citations
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May 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.
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February 2024 in “Peer Review” Combining rosemary oil with light therapy may improve hair loss treatment.
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January 1977 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Cyproterone Acetate effectively treats androgen-related conditions and is used in prostate cancer therapy and hormone therapy for transgender women.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “PubMed” Urtica dioica extract may help treat androgenic skin diseases by reducing a specific gene's activity.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
80 citations
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January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.
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March 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The letter suggests testosterone replacement therapy might worsen COVID-19 outcomes.
December 2023 in “Farmateka” Minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for common hair loss when applied to the skin, but more research is needed for optimal use.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
72 citations
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June 1979 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” Flutamide and its metabolite can effectively reduce androgen effects.
January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Anti-androgen drugs can treat conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness by blocking effects of testosterone and DHT.
February 2026 in “Biomedicines” Nanotechnology offers promising new treatments for hair loss by improving targeted delivery and addressing key causes.
June 2023 in “SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository” Extracellular vesicles and androgen receptors may help identify prostate cancer resistance and reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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February 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some herbal therapies may help with skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” Low-Level Laser Therapy helps heal wounds and regenerate tissue when used correctly.
December 2024 in “Anti-Aging Eastern Europe” PRP is effective for skin rejuvenation, hair restoration, and acne scar treatment.