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July 2009 in “Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management” Finasteride effectively reduces prostate size and lowers surgery risk in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The new minoxidil hydrogel is a promising alternative for hair loss treatment, with similar effectiveness and less skin irritation.
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January 2004 in “PubMed Central” 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT levels.
April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” Some elderly men had healing problems after using imiquimod and diclofenac for skin conditions on their scalps.
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November 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oxymetazoline cream 1.0% effectively reduces rosacea redness, and using baseline photos improves assessment accuracy.
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December 2012 in “I P Pavlov Russian Medical Biological Herald” Finasteride increases P-glycoprotein activity in the liver and kidney.
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February 2021 in “The Journal of Urology” Dutasteride can reduce night-time urination but it doesn't improve sleep quality.
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August 2005 in “Current Urology Reports” Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
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October 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride helps treat skin issues like acne and baldness by blocking testosterone conversion.
March 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Menthol-based microemulsions improve skin delivery of finasteride and silodosin.
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October 2009 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Finasteride may help reduce inappropriate sexual behaviors in dementia patients with prostate issues.
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September 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using finasteride may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” Fluralaner effectively cures canine demodicosis in 28 days.
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September 2006 in “European Urology Supplements” Dutasteride reduces DHT and improves BPH symptoms more effectively than finasteride.
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January 2018 in “European urology focus” New drugs and combination therapies are improving treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms.
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June 1993 in “PubMed” Medication 1 improved hair quality and growth more effectively than medication 2 and the placebo.
July 1998 in “Chromatographia” Women with effluvium have higher levels of certain urinary steroids, possibly due to stress and increased adrenal activity.
43 citations
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December 1993 in “Annals of internal medicine” Flutamide, a medication used for excessive hair growth, can cause severe liver damage in women.
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July 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A man developed an allergic skin reaction after using brimonidine for rosacea.
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May 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Stopping fluoride toothpaste use might improve perioral dermatitis.
March 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Finasteride may help treat female hair loss, but has risks.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” The emulgel with 11.5% oil and 1.75% gelling agent effectively delivers fluconazole topically with improved spreadability and stability.
January 2011 in “China Modern Doctor” Combining longxuejie and finasteride effectively reduces bleeding during TURP without side effects.
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November 2015 in “Pharmacopsychiatry” α-Blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH can cause sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory issues.