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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss in young men may significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction.
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September 2004 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Careful light microscopy is crucial for detecting mild cases of pili annulati, which weakens hair and varies widely in expression.
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March 1997 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Researchers developed a method to measure different forms of a drug that could help treat prostate issues and hair loss, and found how these forms behave in animals.
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October 2016 in “Epilepsia” 2-DG reduces seizures by enhancing brain inhibition through specific receptor activation.
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May 2019 in “Phytomedicine” Cepharanthine is a well-tolerated drug with multiple medical uses, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
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January 1997 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” Histamine and its enzyme may help start hair regrowth.
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March 2015 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Hair dye ingredient PPD causes cell death and aging in human hair cells by altering microRNA levels.
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May 2014 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Allopregnanolone increases KCC2 expression in baby male rats' brains, while finasteride doesn't affect it.
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April 1995 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” A new engineered treatment shows promise in curing heart fibrosis.
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May 2013 in “Marine Drugs” Ishige sinicola, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and boosting important cell growth.
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September 2003 in “Journal of dermatological science” Substance P helps hair grow longer and faster.
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November 2006 in “European Journal of Neuroscience” Progesterone protects rat brain cells by enhancing GABA A receptor activity.
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December 2010 in “Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry” Finasteride's solubility and bioavailability improved by forming solid dispersions and inclusion complexes.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Niosomes and ethosomes can effectively carry the drug spironolactone, potentially improving treatment for hair loss and reducing side effects.
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October 2017 in “Artificial Cells Nanomedicine and Biotechnology” Finasteride-loaded ethosomes improve hair loss treatment by targeting pilosebaceous unit.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Quick, selective detection of tadalafil and finasteride in human plasma developed.
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February 2002 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
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June 2001 in “Neuroscience Letters” Finasteride may affect fetal brain development and increase arousal, but more research is needed for safety confirmation.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Cynatine HNS improves hair and nail quality in 90 days.
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