January 2012 in “Курский научно-практический вестник "Человек и его здоровье"” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
April 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride may become the top choice for treating hair loss.
January 2026 in “Addiction Biology” Finasteride may help reduce alcohol cravings and related brain activity.
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May 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma with 5% minoxidil solution improves hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride does not negatively affect male reproductive function.
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.
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January 1985 in “Clinical endocrinology” A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.
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May 2009 in “Steroids” Certain compounds reduced hamster flank organ size by inhibiting 5α-reductase, like finasteride, without affecting androgen receptors.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride are effective for treating enlarged prostate and male pattern hair loss.
November 2025 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” Epristeride's metabolism involves key metabolites and proteins, affecting its use in doping tests.
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April 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
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May 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide reduces hair growth better but has more side effects.
June 2008 in “Drugs & therapy perspectives” Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia, improving symptoms and quality of life.
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June 1995 in “Tetrahedron Letters” New chemicals were made that can block an enzyme linked to hair loss, prostate growth, and acne.
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January 2000 in “PubMed” The treatment slightly increased hair growth and was safe for most women.
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September 2011 in “International Urology and Nephrology”
Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
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November 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Propranolol combined with injections caused skin changes in guinea pigs but didn't fully mimic psoriasis.
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March 1990 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
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January 2003 in “Urologic oncology” Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.
Finasteride helps treat male hair loss but may lower sex drive.
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October 2020 in “Annales pharmaceutiques françaises” The document concludes that a new method for measuring Minoxidil and Finasteride in hair regrowth solution is better because it considers separation theory and the properties of the ingredients. The mix of Methanol and water and the pH level greatly impact the measurement time and clarity.
Neurosteroids help control dopamine responses in the brain.
September 2019 in “Case medical research”
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February 2003 in “European Urology Supplements” Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively than finasteride.