July 2021 in “Journal of reports in pharmaceutical sciences” The 2% minoxidil nanosuspension is as effective as the commercial product but safer and easier to use.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Finasteride lowers cholesterol but doesn't reduce heart-related events.
April 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and improves early postoperative quality of life.
May 2023 in “Problems of Endocrinology” Men with high testosterone may have higher morning blood pressure, unlike those with high DHT.
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February 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” A new treatment for hair loss uses tiny lipid carriers to deliver a mix of minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles, promoting hair growth and being well tolerated by the skin.
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January 2017 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain compounds, especially those with a propionic substituent, could potentially be new treatments for hair loss and similar disorders.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” LX-38 is a safer drug option for hair loss and prostate issues without hormonal side effects.
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April 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” PRP is safe but not more effective than a placebo for treating mild to moderate erectile dysfunction.
Finasteride helps treat male hair loss but may lower sex drive.
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August 2019 in “PubMed” A specific enzyme that activates the hair growth medication minoxidil when applied to the skin was identified.
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
January 2026 in “Rinsho Shinkeigaku” Finasteride and minoxidil may increase stroke risk by affecting blood clotting and blood pressure.
February 2020 in “Definitions” 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors reduce the effects of testosterone by blocking its conversion into a stronger form.
January 2025 in “Tesis Doctorals en Xarxa (Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya)” Erectile dysfunction is linked to hormone imbalances and vascular health, requiring personalized treatment approaches.
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November 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oxymetazoline cream 1.0% effectively reduces rosacea redness, and using baseline photos improves assessment accuracy.
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January 1989 in “Toxicologic Pathology” Minoxidil may cause heart changes; use caution and monitor patients with heart conditions.
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August 2005 in “Current Urology Reports” Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
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April 2006 in “PubMed” Tamsulosin is a cost-effective treatment for BPH symptoms.
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November 2014 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Finasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride can be safely taken together without significant interaction.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Feminizing hormone therapy increases kidney filtration rate.
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May 2002 in “Journal of Anatomy” VEGFs increase blood vessel permeability, especially in diseases like cancer and heart disease.
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May 2015 in “Neuropharmacology” Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.
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March 2013 in “Circulation Research” K_ATP channel gene mutations are linked to heart diseases, but more research is needed to understand the connection and treatment potential.
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July 2013 in “Clinical Drug Investigation”
July 2020 in “CRS 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting” Researchers developed a new skin patch that delivers more finasteride into the skin, potentially improving treatment for hair loss and prostate issues.
658 citations
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June 2003 in “Endocrine reviews” Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.
31 citations
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March 2010 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Androgens like testosterone increase colon muscle contractions by affecting calcium pathways.
March 2023 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are used for prostate issues, hair loss, and excessive hair growth, may help with COVID-19, but can cause sexual and mental health side effects, and their use in preventing prostate cancer needs more examination.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Anatomy” SLVs help maintain muscle stretch sensitivity and could aid in treating hypertension and muscle spasticity.
October 2024 in “African Journal of Medicine Surgery and Public Health Research” Understanding how new blood vessels form is key to treating heart disease and other health problems.