April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” Blocking androgens at birth reduces sexual motivation in male rats.
13 citations
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February 2002 in “Archives of dermatology” A 32-year-old woman's hair loss was linked to skin nodules and severe headaches.
14 citations
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May 1988 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” The conclusion is that bilateral lateral scalp reduction has a high risk of severe complications, leading doctors to stop using it.
3 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
June 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Male pattern baldness doesn't significantly affect mental health or sexual well-being.
20 citations
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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.
Certain medications, especially 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, are commonly linked to erectile dysfunction.
September 2003 in “Reactions Weekly”
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A man with baldness had successful hair growth after transplanting body hair to his head.
July 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new wearable device stops hair loss and boosts hair growth safely.
41 citations
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October 2008 in “The American journal of pathology” Blocking a specific protein signal can make hair grow on mouse nipples.
July 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Dutasteride microinfusion and microneedling both effectively treat male hair loss.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Higher substance P levels may cause discomfort in hair loss patients.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Yearbook of Urology” Finasteride may help treat recurrent priapism in children, but more research is needed.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “International Urology and Nephrology” April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride 1 mg/day reduces semen quality without affecting hormones or sexual function.
11 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride safely treats hair loss without harming sexual function.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treated hidradenitis suppurativa.
November 2019 in “Nosotchu” Man had stroke possibly linked to hair loss medications finasteride and minoxidil.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss can cause mild, reversible sexual side effects in some men.
January 2026 in “Jurnal Akta Trimedika” Microneedling with PRP effectively improved hair growth and thickness in androgenic alopecia without side effects.
March 2024 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new tool using tiny needles and special carriers can treat hair loss effectively and safely.
42 citations
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February 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” PNU 157706 is a more effective treatment than finasteride for conditions caused by DHT, like enlarged prostate and hair loss.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Male pattern baldness may predict prostate cancer risk.
June 2022 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Microneedling with topical dutasteride improves hair growth in men with hair loss and is safe to use.
35 citations
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January 2002 in “Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology” Finasteride reduces prostate bleeding by affecting blood vessel growth.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “L Endocrinologo” Finasteride can cause lasting sexual and mood issues even after stopping the drug.
September 2024 in “Cosmoderma” The young man has complete hair loss and skin bumps, with no other health issues or family history.
Most patients were satisfied with topical finasteride, and few experienced side effects.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Low-dose finasteride may increase erectile dysfunction risk over time.