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October 2014 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Some hair loss and prostate drugs might increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
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December 2015 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” 3-tetrazolo steroidal analogs can strongly inhibit the enzyme linked to hair loss.
August 2011 in “SpringerReference” March 2026 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Applied Natural Science” Cosmos caudatus extract is as effective as finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia without its side effects.
1 citations
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December 2006 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Green algae can break down finasteride, reducing environmental harm.
October 2025 in “Chinese Chemical Letters” Using a special solvent can make Cacumen Platycladi essential oil more effective for treating hair loss.
December 2025 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Lycopene protects against testicular damage caused by finasteride.
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February 1996 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Finasteride linked to skin inflammation.
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” Two finasteride tablet types are equally effective and can be swapped.
24 citations
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May 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Budesonide and N-acetylcysteine reduced tumors and alopecia in mice, regardless of FHIT gene status.
40 citations
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March 2019 in “Pharmaceutical development and technology” Smaller particles of the drug carrier penetrated skin better, with 300 nm size being best for targeting hair follicles.
November 2023 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Polycystic ovary syndrome causes high male hormone levels, leading to symptoms like excess hair, acne, and fertility problems.
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March 2006 in “Cns Drug Reviews” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
37 citations
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January 2009 in “Sexual Development” Fadrozole and Finasteride change frog sex ratios and cause intersex animals with altered gene expressions.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “Advanced Science” A new method efficiently creates biaryl N-oxides with potential for cancer treatment and drug development.
36 citations
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May 2017 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
Isotretinoin is recommended for acne treatment as it is as effective as cyproterone compound.
35 citations
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October 2005 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Polymers increased skin permeation and stability of steroid hormones in liposomal formulations.
30 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Targeted photodynamic therapy is a promising method for precise disease treatment and diagnosis.
12 citations
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Copper boosts cell growth in rabbit hair follicles.
February 2024 in “Urology” Certain medications, especially Paroxetine, Tamsulosin, and Finasteride, are linked to ejaculatory disorders.
1 citations
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May 2011 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” The -866G/A polymorphism in the UCP2 gene is not linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.
April 2026 in “C&EN Global Enterprise” Serotonin's role in mental health is complex and not fully understood, affecting treatment effectiveness.
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June 2012 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences” Finasteride and methadone don't increase advanced liver disease risk in HCV+ male veterans.
May 2023 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” January 2026 in “Elsevier eBooks”
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” LX-38 is a safer drug option for treating prostate issues and hair loss without hormonal side effects.
September 2004 in “Urology” Finasteride may reduce prostate cancer risk.