3 citations
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March 2012 in “Arab Journal of Urology” Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.
21 citations
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Thiopurines help treat IBD but require genetic testing to avoid side effects.
5 citations
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August 2005 in “Current Urology Reports” Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
4 citations
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October 2013 in “Botanics Targets and Therapy” The herbal preparation may help manage alopecia by reducing inflammation and boosting the immune response.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal shampoo effectively treats dandruff and is a good alternative to synthetic options.
September 2012 in “The Thai journal of veterinary medicine” The dog’s skin infection improved with bee venom acupuncture and herbal medicine.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Certain drugs are effective for skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and hair loss.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Polyherbal shampoos with medicinal plants are safer and more effective for dandruff than traditional shampoos.
August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Pruritus is common in LPP and FFA, worsened by heat and stress, and relieved by cold, affecting quality of life.
1 citations
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November 2015 in “Cochrane library” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Polyherbal shampoos with medicinal plants are a safer and effective way to treat dandruff.
February 2023 in “European Journal of Medical Research” Certain existing drugs, like glycopyrronium and botulinum toxin type A, may help treat excessive sweating.
April 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and improves early postoperative quality of life.
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
18 citations
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November 2012 in “Current opinion in urology” Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
2 citations
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July 2006 in “European Urology Supplements” 5α-reductase inhibitors can reduce prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, needing more research.
19 citations
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January 1993 in “Dermatologic Clinics” 3 citations
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October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Setipiprant did not significantly improve hair growth in men with hair loss.
January 2006 in “Zhongguo yaofang” Qianliekang and liuweidihuangwan are cheaper for BPH treatment than finasteride and tamsulosin.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Phenylephrine may help prevent hair loss from pulling on the hair roots.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research” Drug repurposing can be cost-effective but needs more testing for safety and effectiveness.
1 citations
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October 1974 in “Postgraduate medicine” New drugs like clonidine and prazosin show promise for treating high blood pressure despite some side effects.
19 citations
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October 2018 in “PLOS ONE” 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors can slightly improve symptoms of enlarged prostate but have a high risk of sexual side effects.
22 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Neuroinflammation” Procyanidins from grape seeds reduce nerve pain by blocking specific proteins and inflammation.
June 2021 in “F1000Research” Plant-based compounds may offer safer prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “PubMed” Biodegradable microneedle patches help topical steroids work better for prurigo nodularis.
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Gabapentin helps with scalp itch, dutasteride works for frontal fibrosing alopecia, and more research is needed for better PCA treatments.
8 citations
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Lower TNF-α levels in PRP may predict better treatment outcomes for bladder conditions.
11 citations
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January 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical antiandrogens might treat skin issues like hair growth, balding, and acne, but finding effective treatments without side effects is challenging.