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December 1999 in “Evidence-based obstetrics and gynecology/Evidence-based obstetrics & gynecology” Flutamide worked better than finasteride for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but had more side effects.
February 2012 in “Community oncology” Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
January 2006 in “Zhongguo yaofang” The market for these drugs is expected to grow.
April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Tafluprost could be a potential treatment for hair loss by promoting hair growth phase changes.
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July 1994 in “PubMed” Finasteride, when taken daily, lowers dihydrotestosterone levels but doesn't noticeably affect adrenal steroid production, except by blocking the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme.
February 2020 in “Spiral (Imperial College London)” Duodenal mucosal resurfacing did not improve insulin sensitivity or reproductive function in women with PCOS.
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February 2019 in “Toxicological Sciences” Finasteride exposure affects gene expression and anogenital distance in male rat fetuses.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Vitex negundo has potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects.