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June 2015 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
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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.
17 citations
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January 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Dutasteride mesotherapy helps treat male hair loss but may harm sperm and sexual function.
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May 2013 in “Urology” Metabolic syndrome linked to urinary symptoms; hair loss not significant.
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December 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” Blocking enzymes that help the virus enter cells could be a promising way to treat COVID-19.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Heparin and protamine are promising in tissue repair and organ regeneration, including skin and hair.
The new treatment regimen was effective in promoting significant hair growth in all 15 male patients with androgenic alopecia.
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February 2005 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.
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July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Minoxidil and Finasteride are the most popular hair loss treatments, with rising interest in other options, and economic or health crises can change what treatments people prefer.
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June 2021 in “Journal of health psychology” The article suggests that the view of male baldness as a medical issue is influenced by commercial bias and calls for more unbiased research.
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October 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair aging is inevitable, but using the right hair care products can help maintain hair health.
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February 2016 in “Nature Biotechnology” New drug shows promise for better hair growth in baldness treatment.
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January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
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November 2015 in “Cochrane library” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.
September 2025 in “Consilium Medicum” 5α-reductase inhibitors help manage symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and may also prevent prostate cancer and treat hair loss.
March 2025 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” De nouvelles thérapies promettent de mieux traiter la perte de cheveux due à l'alopécie androgénétique.
June 2024 in “Georgetown medical review” Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause low libido, erectile issues, and depression.
March 2024 in “Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine” Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are main treatments for BPH, with new support for phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and beta-3 agonists.
August 2023 in “Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences/Malaysian journal of medicine and health sciences” Pueraria mirifica extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Certain medications can cause hair loss, which varies in severity and can be treated with specific drugs.
April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” The document concludes that ongoing medical therapy is crucial for preventing hair loss, and surgical options can restore hair, with future treatments for hair loss being promising.
January 2019 in “Oncogen” Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3) can effectively manage prostate cancer but requires careful monitoring for heart risks.
November 2017 in “JAMA internal medicine” Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.
Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
January 2020 in “Archives of urology” Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.