August 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New hair regrowth model introduced, imiquimod kills skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss makes skin cancer more invasive, no strong link between PTCH1 gene and skin cancer after transplant, and male teens more likely to have hereditary hair loss.
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January 1994 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Caspases are enzymes important for both cell death and various non-lethal cell functions, affecting head development and hair growth, with different caspases playing specific roles.
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September 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss occurs due to fewer papillary cells, smaller follicles, and shorter growth phases.
January 2009 in “Journal of Jilin Medical College” SDG helps reduce BPH effects in rats.
September 2008 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Loss of Desmocollin 3 in mice causes skin blisters and hair loss.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” Combining finasteride and black soybean extract better protects hair cells from damage and may treat hair loss effectively with fewer side effects.
May 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” February 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride can cause skin reactions, so dermatologists should be aware.
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June 2015 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Diabetes causes lasting cell dysfunctions, leading to serious complications even after blood sugar is controlled.
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March 2019 in “Science” Blocking cell death in certain stem cells can improve wound healing and tissue regeneration.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Finasteride overdose can cause acute pancreatitis.
November 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A man's rash caused by Finasteride improved after stopping the drug and starting new treatments.
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May 2016 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Human dermal fibroblasts are the main cells targeted by a virus that can cause a deadly skin cancer, and a certain inhibitor can effectively block this infection.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New drug targets for hair loss treatment were identified by studying cell interactions in hair follicles.
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August 2001 in “PubMed” Finasteride reduces caspase levels, helping hair growth in AGA patients.
December 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” Early diagnosis of pseudopelade of Brocq in men is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
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March 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in male pattern baldness involves muscle degeneration and increased scalp fat.
July 1997 in “The Lancet” A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Certain microRNAs are more common in balding areas and might be involved in male pattern baldness.
Finasteride's effects on prostate cancer are not clear from this text.
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July 1993 in “Drugs” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.
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April 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Krt16-deficient mice help understand skin disorders like PC and FNEPPK.
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December 2022 in “Skin Research and Technology” Reduced Sonic hedgehog signaling leads to increased HPV replication and wart formation.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking the JAK/STAT pathway may help reduce skin sensitivity in Xeroderma pigmentosum.
November 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Plant-derived nanovesicles effectively deliver finasteride for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging reduces stem cell activation, leading to hair loss in mice lacking a specific enzyme.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lower proximal cup cells, not bulge stem cells, regenerate hair follicles after chemotherapy.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain compounds can protect hair cells from aging and promote growth.