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March 2023 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Jieduquyuziyin prescription helps treat SLE with atherosclerosis by improving cholesterol removal and reducing inflammation.
Yifa Compound Prescription helps hair follicles grow better in lab conditions.
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July 1997 in “Der Urologe” Sabal and Urtica extract works as well as finasteride for treating BPH, with fewer side effects.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Certain drugs can cause male infertility, so fertility counseling and sperm preservation are advised.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Using more low-cost and generic drugs could save Medicare Part D a lot of money.
May 2024 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” Reassurance and counseling are key in managing acute telogen effluvium, with supplements possibly offering a placebo effect.
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August 2013 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Glycyrrhiza glabra extract may prevent hair loss like finasteride.
May 2008 in “Trends in Urology Gynaecology & Sexual Health” Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
March 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical steroids help Erosive Lichen Planus, finasteride with birth control aids Female Pattern Hair Loss, young age helps Occupational Hand Eczema prognosis, quitting smoking is key for Diffuse Dermal Angiomatosis, and a 3-site Botulinum Toxin A injection is effective for glabellar wrinkles.
January 2010 in “Journal of Oriental Medicine” Phellodendri Cortex Extract may help treat enlarged prostate.
16 citations
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July 2002 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Echinacea-functionalized membranes improve wound healing and hair growth while preventing infections.
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July 2017 in “Deleted Journal” Eclipta alba may improve memory.
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January 2007 in “Climacteric” Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Centratherum anthelminticum seed extract effectively treats Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in rats.
September 2022 in “Pharmacy Today” December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” July 2009 in “Guoji yiyao weisheng daobao” Combining α1A-blockers with Prozac is more effective for treating premature ejaculation than Prozac alone.
January 2011 in “Practical medicine” Both finasteride and drospirenone treatments improved symptoms and increased pregnancy rates in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
September 2024 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Auriculotherapy and Aslagh capsules are as effective as metformin for treating PCOS symptoms, with auriculotherapy slightly better for reducing hair growth.
January 2026 in “Food Science and Human Wellness” Krill oil may help reduce prostate enlargement and growth.
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June 2011 in “Andrologia” Ganoderma lucidum may help treat enlarged prostate in rats.
September 2006 in “Aktuelle Urologie” Combination drug therapies are more effective for high-risk BPS patients but have more side effects and costs.
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September 1979 in “DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift” Diane is effective for treating acne, seborrhoea, androgenic alopecia, and mild hirsutism in women.
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November 2015 in “Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences” A mix of Panax ginseng and bee-pollen may help prevent prostate enlargement in rats.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride and SSRIs together increase impotence and low libido risk in men.
January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” Liposomes with butterfly pea extract and clove oil are stable and effective according to users.
August 2003 in “药物不良反应杂志” Combining finasteride and terazosin can cause severe allergic reactions.
Any medication can cause skin reactions, some due to allergies and others due to dosage or genetic factors.