January 2006 in “Benzina: Revista d'excepcions culturals” Trienones are more effective at inhibiting the enzyme linked to hair loss than dienones.
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January 2013 in “Iraqi journal of Medical Sciences” 12 citations
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May 2023 in “Molecules” Polygoni Cuspidati Rhizoma et Radix contains compounds that inhibit certain enzymes.
September 2023 in “Biology of reproduction” New testosterone analogs show promise for male contraception with better activity and potentially fewer side effects.
February 1999 in “Drugs in R & D” The document concludes that various drugs for men's health issues are in development, with treatments for sexual dysfunction and prostate conditions being the most advanced.
January 2026 in “Andrology” PRP injections are safe but don't significantly improve Peyronie's Disease.
October 2013 in “Urology Times eNews” The FDA approved using Cialis with Proscar for better treatment options.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” New dissolving and implantable microneedle patches have been created for a long-lasting, non-invasive delivery of the drug finasteride.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” Men with better urinary symptoms have a lower risk of death.
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July 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride and minoxidil mix works better for hair growth than minoxidil alone, with similar safety.
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October 2005 in “Analytical Sciences” A new method was developed to measure and assess the activity and inhibition of the enzyme steroid 5α-reductase.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The compounded topical solution is safe, stable, and effective for personalized alopecia treatment.
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April 2008 in “Therapeutics and clinical risk management” The birth control combination of ethinylestradiol and drospirenone helps treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
October 2025 in “CRC Press eBooks”
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October 2012 in “ChemistryOpen” Probe detects finasteride with high selectivity and low detection limit.
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Both contraceptive pill doses effectively reduced androgen levels in women with PCOS.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Medicine” Propranolol, flunarizine, and divalproex sodium are equally effective for preventing migraines, but have different side effects.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The minoxidil-finasteride combination is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
April 2025 in “Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi Farmasi Indonesia” The NLC gel with Minoxidil and Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in harsh conditions.
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January 2016 in “SANGYO EISEIGAKU ZASSHI” Nurses are exposed to chemotherapy drugs, risking health issues like hair loss, so protective gear and monitoring are needed.
A new peptide, murikal/SPR4, was found to significantly increase hair growth in mice, and its liposomal topical formulations enhanced hair growth more than commercial products. However, results on human scalp skin were unclear, needing more tests.
Finasteride treatment increased blood volume and reduced vessel leakiness in beagle prostates.
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July 2021 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” 5α-reductase inhibitors can interfere with doping tests by masking banned substances.
June 2025 in “Mağallaẗ ʻulūm al-rāfidayn” New pyrazole derivatives may help treat hair loss, but more testing is needed.
June 2025 in “Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry” A new method accurately measures minoxidil and finasteride in medicines.
Researchers developed a quick and accurate method to measure hormones in urine, confirming a baldness treatment's effectiveness without altering hormone levels.
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June 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.
Finasteride, a medication, is being re-evaluated for its effects and uses.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
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April 2002 in “PubMed” Both oral contraceptives reduced acne effectively and had similar positive effects on skin oiliness and hair growth.