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July 2022 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Therapies targeting the androgen receptor are being developed to treat prostate cancer and improve bone and muscle health.
July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Trazodone and chlorpromazine may help treat sexual dysfunction caused by finasteride and SSRIs.
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January 2008 in “Gynecological endocrinology” Both birth control pills improved hormone levels and skin conditions in women with hyperandrogenism, but the one with drospirenone was more effective.
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February 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” Special gels help heal diabetic foot sores and reduce the risk of amputation or death.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Oral contraceptives with cyproterone acetate improved quality of life for women with PCOS more than those with levonorgestrel.
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March 1999 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Diphencyprone (DCP) is an effective treatment for severe alopecia areata and resistant warts, with some risks.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” PDGF-BB helps young melanocytes grow but stops mature ones from growing, and it makes melanocytes more specialized.
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March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Allopregnanolone changes gene expression in glioblastoma cells.
September 2002 in “Oncology Times” Promising cancer treatments were found, but the manufacturer closed.
January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some drugs can cause serious side effects like heart issues and nervous system problems, but certain drugs for Parkinson's and overactive bladder may be safer, though they still have some common side effects.
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January 2004 in “PubMed” 5alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT, offering symptom relief and potential future uses.
June 2021 in “F1000Research” Plant-based compounds may offer safer prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
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May 1998 in “PubMed” The retinoid receptor antagonist effectively disrupts vitamin A-related development in embryos.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and sublingual apomorphine quickly improves Parkinson's symptoms.
Certain medications can cause gum problems, so patients and healthcare providers should be aware and monitor oral health.
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September 2014 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
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April 1987 in “American Journal of Nursing” Some drugs can cause serious side effects, like hypoglycemia from mix-ups, skin reactions, or depression, and while penicillamine may help rheumatoid arthritis more than auranofin, it has more severe side effects.
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June 2011 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” Three drugs change mice's alcohol drinking patterns by affecting GABAA receptors.
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April 2017 in “F1000Research” Mitochondrial problems in diabetic nerve damage might cause pain by lowering the production of certain nerve-related steroids.
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March 2026 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” Using dutasteride during hair transplants improves results and reduces hair loss.
April 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Dutasteride is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
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December 2015 in “PubMed” Some gonadal hormone drugs can block filovirus entry into cells.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” GLP-1 receptor agonists may cause hair loss, but regrowth is rare.
January 2025 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Plant-based treatments may help reduce BPH symptoms, but more research is needed.
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April 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Combining delgocitinib ointment with excimer laser can effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
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January 2000 in “PubMed” Both finasteride and GnRH agonist treatments reduced hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but GnRH agonist was more effective.
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October 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Classic PDRN improves wound healing quality by enhancing cell migration.