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April 2023 in “World Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces some inflammation in BPH but not all.
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October 2010 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” New hybrid compound found to effectively prevent hair loss.
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October 2020 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” The research found that compound 6, a newly created steroid, is more effective at inhibiting 5α-reductase (an enzyme) than current treatments, suggesting it could be a better option for treating urinary tract symptoms in men.
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Adenophora Radix extract can promote hair growth and increase melanin in mice.
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February 2023 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” The new anti-acne treatment HA-P5 effectively reduces acne by targeting two key receptors and avoids an enzyme that can hinder treatment.
5-Alpha reductase inhibitors help treat enlarged prostate but may cause sexual side effects.
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