1 citations
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February 2024 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” Fenugreek seed extract boosts testosterone and improves male reproductive health without heart side effects.
9 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.
January 2004 in “Anticancer Research” Long-term antiandrogen use may increase aggressive prostate cancer risk.
October 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.
January 2002 in “Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals” A new method was developed to make a compound used in finasteride and epristeride with a 69% yield.
January 2002 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” The enzyme system in hair follicles is similar to the liver's and is inhibited by certain substances.
12 citations
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January 2018 in “Pharmacology & pharmacy” Pumpkin seed products may help improve prostate and bladder health by blocking certain enzymes and hormone receptors.
89 citations
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February 1993 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Prague medical report” Men might have a version of the female disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, shown by changes in hormone levels and early baldness, but more research is needed to fully understand it.
14 citations
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” The compound (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile can stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production when applied topically.
26 citations
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March 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” Forsythiaside-A, a natural substance, can protect against hair loss and is more effective than current treatments, potentially making it a good option for hair loss treatment.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Natural products like saw palmetto, caffeine, melatonin, marine extracts, rosemary oil, procyanidin, pumpkin seed oil, and cannabidiol oil could potentially treat male hair loss.
7 citations
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April 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.
November 2021 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” The document does not give specific results for hair loss treatment effectiveness.
20 citations
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January 2003 in “Treatments in Endocrinology” Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.
7 citations
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January 2004 in “Drugs of today” 5alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat hair loss and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects.
January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Procyanidin B2 and leucopelargonidin from Saraca asoca may help treat PCOS by balancing hormones.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Women with hair loss have more androgen receptors in certain hair follicles.
May 2026 in “Medical Hypotheses” August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Newer contraceptives with less androgenic progestins may reduce female hair loss.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Clinical Chemistry” PSA levels could help detect illegal steroid use in female athletes but face challenges like cost and PCOS prevalence.
12 citations
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.
69 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Some Thai plants, especially Carthamus tinctorius, could help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth without adverse effects.
65 citations
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April 2018 in “Oncotarget” Anabolic androgenic steroids can increase cancer risk and disrupt hormones.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
2 citations
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February 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Most antiandrogen treatments effectively reduce acne in hyperandrogenic women, but finasteride is the least effective.
31 citations
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March 2010 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Androgens like testosterone increase colon muscle contractions by affecting calcium pathways.