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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of memory problems.
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January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CEFFE injections effectively and safely improve postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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August 2015 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” 5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
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April 2022 in “African Health Sciences” The Fatty Liver Index (FLI) may not be enough to rule out non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in lean women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
July 2025 in “Discover Mental Health” Loneliness reduces academic enthusiasm in students.
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November 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Personality traits and anxiety affect hair loss patients' quality of life.
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October 2018 in “Journal of international medical research” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to hypothyroidism but doesn't affect quality of life.
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May 2014 in “Urologia Journal” 5ARIs lower PSA levels, but other tests are needed to avoid missing aggressive prostate cancer.
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January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Experts recommend thorough medical, sexual, and psychosocial assessments for women's sexual dysfunctions, and suggest individualized treatment plans with regular check-ups. They also mention potential use of estrogen and androgen therapy, but with caution due to safety concerns.
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May 2019 in “PubMed” Oral finasteride and dutasteride may negatively affect erectile function in rats.
June 2023 in “Medical records-international medical journal” Decreased IGF-1R expression may contribute to sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus development.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery” Certain medications and conditions increase the risk of intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome.
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May 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride 1mg is effective and safe for long-term use in treating male hair loss.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Finasteride may affect mood and increase suicidal risk.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Alopecia patients struggle with emotions and stress, and improving emotional intelligence may help manage hair loss.
April 2017 in “The journal of sexual medicine” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors significantly affect the penile tissue of hypertensive rats.
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different types of atopic dermatitis were linked to specific genetic and immune changes, suggesting that severe cases might need stronger immune-targeting treatments.
April 2015 in “Urology Times eNews” There's not enough data on finasteride's sexual side effects.
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January 2001 in “Primary Care Update for Ob/gyns” Primary care doctors should address female sexual dysfunctions to improve women's sexual health and life quality.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Microfluidic models improve testing for aging, wound healing, and oral tissue, reducing animal testing.