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September 2001 in “PubMed” Finasteride is advertised directly to consumers for treating male pattern hair loss.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Patients chose Chinese herbal medicine for safety, relapse prevention, and as an alternative to conventional treatments, but found preparation burdensome.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Dutasteride helps reduce heavy drinking, especially for those who drink to cope.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Finasteride may help treat kidney disease caused by a high-fat diet by reducing harmful toxins and improving gut bacteria.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride 1 mg reduces semen quality without affecting hormones.
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May 2003 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
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July 2010 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” A quick method was developed to detect banned substances in urine for doping control.
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