27 citations
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April 2011 in “Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica” DHT deficiency can disrupt cell connections in rat testes, possibly affecting fertility.
April 2024 in “Dermatology reports” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair regrowth in male and female pattern hair loss, with similar side effects.
12 citations
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December 2012 in “Current Drug Targets” The Androgen Receptor could be a target for treating diseases like cancer, but more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of potential treatments.
May 2024 in “News Digital Object Group”
January 2019 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu” Current treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms include α1-blockers, 5ARIs, PDE5 inhibitors, anticholinergic agents, and β3-adrenergic receptor agonists.
30 citations
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March 2011 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Flutamide improves female hair loss when other treatments fail, but may cause liver toxicity.
February 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Dutasteride 0.5mg is more effective than finasteride 1mg for treating male pattern baldness.
42 citations
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February 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” PNU 157706 is a more effective treatment than finasteride for conditions caused by DHT, like enlarged prostate and hair loss.
February 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg is safe and effective for long-term use in Korean men with hair loss.
November 2012 in “Journal of the International AIDS Society” Antiretrovirals can affect finasteride's effectiveness, so dose adjustments may be needed for men on HIV treatment.
67 citations
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January 1987 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” New hormonal therapies can help treat advanced prostate cancer but may cause testicular issues.
September 2015 in “Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy” Dutasteride is highly effective for hair loss treatment in Korea, with more side effects than finasteride.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Acta Chromatographica” Created method to measure doxazosin mesylate and finasteride together.
2 citations
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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.
Cialis and Finasteride could be repurposed to treat aggressive melanoma.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Curēus” Upadacitinib significantly improved a man's severe scalp condition when other treatments failed.
January 2002 in “European Urology Supplements” Finasteride can cause sexual side effects like decreased libido and erectile dysfunction.
56 citations
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July 2014 in “PloS one” SARMs may be an effective treatment for a certain type of breast cancer by blocking cancer growth and spread.
May 2022 in “Reactions Weekly”
15 citations
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January 2017 in “Experimental Neurology” Finasteride reduces movement issues in Parkinson's disease rats.
2 citations
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August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Pexidartinib often causes liver issues and fatigue, especially in women.
March 2023 in “Zdorov'â čolovìka” Certain medications can reduce sexual desire and function, especially in women.
Dacomitinib can cause nail and skin issues, but these can be managed without stopping the drug.
December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Stiripentol shows promise as a potential treatment for androgen-related diseases but needs more testing.
February 2016 in “PubMed” Properly administered testosterone therapy is safe and effective but often not covered by insurance.
3 citations
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March 2020 in “The Journal of Urology” Older patients sticking to their prostate medication saw lasting health benefits.
20 citations
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Some medications for bladder problems can cause memory issues or mood changes, and doctors should monitor these side effects.
Baricitinib helped treat a man's beard hair loss when steroids didn't work.
August 2022 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
October 2004 in “Radiotherapy and oncology” Active vitamin D3 might protect hair follicles from radiation damage.