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March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
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October 2019 in “Liver International” Women with PCOS have more severe liver disease.
February 2024 in “Urology” Certain medications, especially Paroxetine, Tamsulosin, and Finasteride, are linked to ejaculatory disorders.
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September 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Most treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia are ineffective, but early anti-inflammatory therapy may help and the condition may stabilize over time.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be linked to genital Lichen sclerosus through an autoimmune process.
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November 2001 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Finasteride and analogues separated using LC-MS-MS technique.
Allopregnanolone may help reduce inflammation and symptoms related to post-finasteride syndrome.
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February 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Computer-aided imaging system helps measure balding area in female pattern hair loss.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” Targeting the p300/AR axis may help treat polycystic ovary syndrome.
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” The document describes a woman with familial Parkinson's disease due to a genetic mutation, showing severe symptoms and poor response to treatment, and suggests finasteride may help reduce symptoms in Tourette syndrome.
Tamsulosin and finasteride together effectively slow down and prevent BPH progression.
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January 2010 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.
November 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Nanosuspension increased finasteride's water solubility by over 2.5 times.
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January 2025 in “Women s Health Reports” Higher socioeconomic status improves quality of life and mental health in women with PCOS-like symptoms.
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May 2014 in “PubMed” The method accurately measures finasteride in skin after using special carriers.
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November 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Compounded topical preparations should be used with caution for severe psoriasis and generally come after systemic treatments.
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August 1994 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Method detects finasteride in plasma and semen with high sensitivity and accuracy.
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February 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study concludes that early diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is important, as it is often found in postmenopausal women, may be related to Lichen Planopilaris, and eyebrow hair loss is a common sign.
September 2024 in “Cutis” Sunscreen use may increase the risk of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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April 2000 in “European Urology” Finasteride lowers risk of urinary issues and surgery by over 50% in 4 years.
March 2024 in “Biomedical reports” Isoflavone may help manage PCOS symptoms, but its effectiveness is uncertain.
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October 2015 in “Endocrine Practice” The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.
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November 2004 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgeons must understand the differences between CTE and FPHL for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients with psoriasis ranked symptom control and treatment efficacy as most important for their care.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Pioglitazone, Trimipramine, and Dimetindene may be repurposed to treat psoriasis.
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February 2006 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Finasteride is beneficial for BPH but requires careful monitoring due to cancer risks.