January 1953 in “The Lancet” Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.
July 2008 in “International journal of psychophysiology” Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects in adolescent trans-girls.
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December 1994 in “Fertility and sterility” Flutamide combined with a low-dose birth control pill effectively reduces excessive hair growth in women with polycystic ovarian disease.
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August 2016 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” The document concludes that women should not use 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors due to the risk of birth defects and limited effectiveness.
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April 1992 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” New steroids were patented as effective for treating acne, hair loss, and other conditions related to hormones.
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August 2019 in “Circulation” ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CTP-543 is generally safe for treating alopecia areata.
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April 2003 in “BJUI” Doxazosin alone or combined with finasteride improves prostate symptoms better than finasteride alone, without extra benefits.
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January 2008 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Glucocorticoid corticosteroids improve muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but can cause side effects.
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April 2021 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” ADT for prostate cancer may harm the heart, but GnRH antagonists might be safer.
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December 1971 in “PubMed” June 2025 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Chemotherapy often causes skin and hair issues, but early management can help improve patient care.