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January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Most treatments for hair loss in 1997 were not effective for most people, and maintaining hair growth was difficult.
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October 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.
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January 2016 in “PubMed” Stem cell therapy could be a promising alternative for hair regrowth with fewer side effects.
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October 2020 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” The research found that compound 6, a newly created steroid, is more effective at inhibiting 5α-reductase (an enzyme) than current treatments, suggesting it could be a better option for treating urinary tract symptoms in men.
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October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Botulinum Toxin Type A can increase hair density and improve hair thickness in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, but more research is needed on safety and dosing.
February 2024 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 5-α reductase inhibitors do not significantly affect male reproductive function but may reduce semen volume.
August 2023 in “Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences/Malaysian journal of medicine and health sciences” Pueraria mirifica extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride does not negatively affect male reproductive function.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.
July 2010 in “学術講演梗概集. A-1, 材料施工” Finasteride effectively slowed hair loss and promoted hair growth in Taiwanese men with AGA.
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March 1997 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
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January 2013 in “Guiding Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy” The combined therapy effectively treats androgenetic alopecia.
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December 2016 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormone therapy and surgeries for transgender individuals affect their skin and hair, requiring specific dermatologic treatments and respectful care.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
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January 2015 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.
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May 2012 in “Aktuelle Urologie” Chemoprevention, using drugs like finasteride and dutasteride, can help prevent prostate cancer.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some men don't respond to common hair loss treatments, but a new inhibitor, FOL-005, shows promise for targeting unwanted hair growth.
January 2003 in “Elsevier eBooks” Androgens and other hormones affect hair growth and skin conditions like acne.
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August 1996 in “PubMed” Finasteride reduces prostate size and serum levels, helping manage benign prostatic hyperplasia, without affecting prostate cancer detection. Regular monitoring is needed for users.
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November 2010 in “Anticancer Research” Finasteride and dutasteride both increase chromogranin A levels similarly.
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July 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Low-dose finasteride and dutasteride reduce PSA levels by 27.8% in men with male androgenetic alopecia.
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January 1994 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.
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January 1998 in “Drug safety” Finasteride helps reduce prostate size and symptoms in BPH but is less effective than terazosin and works best for larger prostates.
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July 1994 in “PubMed” Finasteride, when taken daily, lowers dihydrotestosterone levels but doesn't noticeably affect adrenal steroid production, except by blocking the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme.