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October 2011 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Finasteride may help improve certain brain function issues linked to dopamine.
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December 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility” Stopping finasteride improved sperm counts in two men, reducing the need for fertility treatments.
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September 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride discontinuation increases sperm count in men.
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% both effectively improve female-pattern hair loss with safe side effects.
Two finasteride tablet formulations are bioequivalent.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The cream effectively reduced hair growth on forearms.
January 2024 in “Современные проблемы науки и образования (Modern Problems of Science and Education)” Miliacin helps extend the hair growth phase in mice with hair loss.
July 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The new gel formula could improve the delivery of a hair loss treatment through the skin and might be an alternative to taking it by mouth.
October 2019 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Oral minoxidil 1 mg is effective and safe for female hair loss, with less shedding but more hair growth on the body.
10 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Herbal preparation effectively promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss.
1 citations
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March 1997 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride is effective and safe.
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June 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Compounds 15, 20, and 25 are strong inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase type 2.
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Combined minoxidil and tretinoin solution works as well as regular minoxidil for male hair loss.
January 2006 in “The Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy” A new method accurately measures finasteride levels in blood and shows how the body processes it.
Neem leaf extract combined with eucalyptus and lemongrass oils can effectively treat Tinea capitis.
Most patients were satisfied with topical finasteride, and few experienced side effects.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Experimental dermatology” Bimatoprost increases hair growth in mice without breaking down into other substances.
July 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Maslinic acid from olive extracts promotes hair growth like minoxidil.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Combining minoxidil and fibroblast growth factor is more effective for treating male hair loss than using either alone.
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January 2003 in “Zhongguo yaoke daxue xuebao” The two finasteride tablet formulations are bioequivalent.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
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October 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diphenylcyclopropenone's effectiveness and safety for alopecia areata are unclear.
February 2025 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” Finasteride can help with hair loss and prostate issues but may negatively affect mood and the nervous system.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” 14 citations
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March 2019 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Proretinal nanoparticles improve skin absorption and reduce irritation of topical retinoids.
Finasteride-loaded microemulsions, made with cinnamon oil, Tween20, propylene glycol, and water, can help maintain stemness of dermal cells, potentially aiding in hair regeneration.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ENERGI-F701 solution was found to be more effective and safer than Regaine® 2% minoxidil solution in treating female pattern hair loss, with increased hair density and less side effects.
PRP therapy improves hair density and satisfaction more than Minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia.
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences”
A new topical treatment using micelles shows promise for safer and more effective hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.