November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Continuous use of finasteride and minoxidil is effective for treating androgenetic alopecia.
January 2023 in “Åbo Akademi University Research Portal” Vimentin is crucial for wound healing, cell growth, and managing immune responses.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Green tea compound EGCG helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell growth pathways.
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Angelica gigas Nakai root extracts may help with cancer, pain, memory loss, and metabolic issues.
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September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.
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September 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Poor sleep is linked to a higher risk of developing and worsening urinary problems in men.
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July 2008 in “Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica” Wnt signaling is important for development and cell regulation but can cause diseases like cancer when not working properly.
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January 2010 in “Endocrine Regulations” Taking 1mg of finasteride daily can mildly improve metabolic health and glucose regulation in men with male pattern baldness.
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July 2016 in “PubMed” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are generally safe but can cause sexual side effects and require patient education on risks.
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February 2021 in “The Journal of Urology” Dutasteride can reduce night-time urination but it doesn't improve sleep quality.
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September 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” High-dose finasteride may help treat glioblastoma but needs localized delivery for effectiveness.
November 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” 5 alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, cognitive, and muscle side effects, and may slightly increase aggressive cancer risk.
Natural compounds from Chinese herbs may safely promote hair growth and treat common hair loss.
November 2023 in “ACS Omega” New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fenugreek extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2023 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” Combining Finasteride and Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss in middle-aged men.
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November 2012 in “Current opinion in urology” Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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January 2013 in “PubMed” Dihydrotestosterone might cause migraines, and finasteride could help reduce them.
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November 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” SGK1 is important in cancer growth and treatment resistance, and targeting it could improve therapies.
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April 2024 in “Urology Annals” Taking dutasteride every other day works as well as daily and better preserves sexual function.
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January 2023 in “Uro” UHP-sCESr is as effective as HESr for treating BPH symptoms.
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April 2019 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Marijuana use is linked to higher chances of needing treatment for urinary symptoms in men over 40.
January 2025 in “Heliyon” Tamsulosin and finasteride have similar effects on blood sugar control in men with type 2 diabetes.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
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Men with depression and marijuana usage are more likely to be treated for lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia.
March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride increases CD8+ T cells in BPH tissues.
August 2022 in “IARS international research journal” The document concludes that drug repurposing, which is reusing known medicines for new illnesses, can provide faster, cheaper treatment options for various serious diseases, including cancer, COVID-19, and rare diseases.
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June 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Testosterone is important for male sexual traits, reproduction, muscle and bone health, blood production, and metabolism, and works both directly and after being changed into other hormones.
July 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Androgenetic alopecia is common, affects self-image, and has no complete cure yet.