36 citations
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
8 citations
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February 2017 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.
January 2014 in “Anales Médicos de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC” The treatment effectively promoted hair growth with minimal side effects.
September 2016 in “Oncology times” Breast cancer survivors often face body image and sexual health issues, needing ongoing support and open communication with healthcare providers.
March 2004 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.
October 2007 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.
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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.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Metabolites” Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.
November 2023 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride and dutasteride are effective in treating male hair loss but can cause sexual side effects and birth defects.
October 2007 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with aging signs and heart issues have higher hair loss risk, which may predict shorter lifespan and affect attractiveness.
155 citations
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December 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some men don't respond to common hair loss treatments, but a new inhibitor, FOL-005, shows promise for targeting unwanted hair growth.
The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.
August 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Men with severe hair loss may have poorer sperm quality.
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May 2020 in “Annals of palliative medicine” Plum blossom needle acupuncture with qi-invigorating therapy is more effective for Seborrheic Alopecia than Western medicine.
April 2018 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” Testosterone in older women can increase bone density, muscle mass, fat mass, improve memory, and boost libido, but may cause nipple color changes.
January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia, or common baldness, is the main cause of hair loss in men due to shrinking hair follicles from hormones, and it's normal but can be a problem if it's too much or too early.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new hair loss treatment combining minoxidil and cedrol improves hair growth and reduces side effects.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Methimazole for hyperthyroidism has known and new side effects needing more study for safety.
December 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Short-acting testosterone injections in a clinic are a preferred treatment for low testosterone because they work well, are convenient, and patients stick with the treatment.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Using Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company can save money on men's health medications compared to Medicare.
43 citations
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July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
30 citations
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March 2011 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Flutamide improves female hair loss when other treatments fail, but may cause liver toxicity.
15 citations
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January 1971 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Canadian journal of neurological sciences” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition that can be short-term or long-lasting and is often caused by stress, illness, or nutritional issues.
June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Dietary supplements might help prevent post-COVID hair loss, but serum ferritin is not a reliable indicator.
November 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology” Authors defend finasteride-depression link, suggest detailed medical history, and call for more investigation.