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October 2008 in “International Braz J Urol” Lovastatin doesn't improve lower urinary tract symptoms treatment.
Dutasteride is more effective and better tolerated than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
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August 2014 in “Talanta” The method effectively measures drug impact on DHT levels in prostate treatments.
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November 2002 in “Cardiology in Review” Cardiovascular drugs can cause various skin problems, so recognizing these reactions is important.
Finasteride, a medication, is being re-evaluated for its effects and uses.
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January 2013 in “Yearbook of Urology” Finasteride may help treat recurrent priapism in children, but more research is needed.
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September 2015 in “Medical hypotheses” Topical sulfonylurea may reduce excessive hair growth caused by certain medications.
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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Biotrinine® may be an effective treatment for chronic hair loss.
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January 1999 in “Drugs” Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
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April 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for hair loss don't increase heart risk.
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February 2005 in “Steroids” Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
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January 2015 in “The Cochrane library” DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.