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June 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Weekly bicalutamide is safe and effective, with 50 mg/week recommended.
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March 2012 in “Mass spectrometry letters” The S9 fraction with GC-IDMS is effective for measuring 5α-reductase activity.
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December 1979 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
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March 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Testosterone and letrozole treatment speeds up puberty in boys with delayed development.
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March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” A new method accurately measures long-term steroid levels in human hair.
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December 2013 in “Xenobiotica” Finasteride metabolites found in pigs match human studies, making pigs a valid model for human drug research.
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” The new delivery system improved hair growth in alopecia treatment.
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January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The optimized microemulsion with finasteride and cinnamon oil can effectively deliver the drug through the skin without using ethanol.
May 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bicalutamide shows promise for treating female hair loss.
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October 2009 in “International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Both Diane 35 combinations effectively and safely reduce hirsutism and acne, with potential for better results if treatment extends beyond 12 months.
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July 2022 in “Han'gug sigpum yeong'yang gwahag hoeji/Journal of the Korean society of food science and nutrition” Eurycoma longifolia extract may help increase testosterone levels and reduce andropause symptoms.
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Topical estrogen helps hair growth in menopausal women with no major side effects.
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April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride and dutasteride reduce semen quality, with dutasteride having a stronger negative effect.
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January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Low-dose finasteride can cause painful breast enlargement in men, which resolves after stopping the medication.
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