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June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain peptides can prevent hair loss in young rats caused by a cancer drug.
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January 2002 in “PubMed” PM-9, like finasteride, may help treat certain diseases by blocking a key enzyme.
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March 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” A substance called compound-1 could help increase hair growth by maintaining prostaglandin levels in hair follicles.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Improved finasteride formula allows slow, sustained release and better absorption for patients.
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December 2016 in “Universal journal of pharmaceutical research” Finasteride, a drug used for anti-hyperplasia, can be effectively delivered in the form of matrix tablets.
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October 2008 in “Journal of medicinal chemistry” PF-998425 is a new, effective, and non-phototoxic treatment for skin conditions related to androgens.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Topical prostaglandin analogs may help with hair growth but more research is needed.
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March 2005 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.
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5alpha-DHP may be a safe, effective treatment for certain seizures without causing sedation.
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June 2007 in “Recent Patents on Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Drug Discovery” Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.
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May 2003 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AMP-303 injections can increase hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” The new compounds may be more effective and cheaper than current treatments for conditions like baldness.
May 1981 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Medroxyprogesterone acetate improved sleep apnea symptoms in some obese patients.
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June 2011 in “Steroids” New compounds may help treat prostate issues without affecting androgen receptors.
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January 2005 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
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January 2018 in “Reproduction” Inhibiting 5α-reductase increases progesterone levels in late pregnant mares.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters” A new compound effectively inhibits human 5α-reductase 1.