November 2023 in “European heart journal” Finasteride improves heart function and balance in aging and obese male rats by reducing oxidative stress.
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.
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October 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Minoxidil nanoparticles improve hair growth more effectively than regular minoxidil.
November 2024 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Systemic minoxidil is generally safe for older adults, but caution is needed for those with heart risks.
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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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September 2024 in “Maturitas” The treatment effectively reduces menopausal symptoms and is well tolerated.
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September 2025 in “Toxicology” Long-term use of finasteride and minoxidil may harm male reproductive health in mice.
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December 2014 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause sexual dysfunction and depression, but these effects are usually temporary and the drug is generally safe. More research is needed.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride can cause rare but serious skin rashes.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” Minoxidil alone is as effective as the combination but has fewer side effects.
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February 2021 in “Trends in Pharmacological Sciences” Drug repurposing offers a faster, cheaper way to find treatments for rare diseases.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Raman spectroscopy is promising for measuring and enhancing drug delivery in alopecia treatments.
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can lower blood pressure in some people.
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March 2022 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy” A new, quick method detects minoxidil using silver nanoparticles.
January 2025 in “Investigative and Clinical Urology” SHPro® improved urinary symptoms and erectile function in men and is safe.
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November 2020 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Redefining drug dosages is crucial when repurposing them for new uses.
July 2017 in “Nursing2023” Actemra is approved for a specific artery condition, HIV treatment adherence has improved, women may pay more for a hair loss product, and incorrect dosing of blood thinners can be risky.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride is more effective and satisfactory than montelukast for treating moderate acne in women.
February 2018 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Telemedicine is effective for sexual medicine consultations.