45 citations
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February 2005 in “Steroids” Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
December 2023 in “Alzheimer's & dementia” Finasteride may help reduce anxiety and depression in elderly but might cause depression in young men.
8 citations
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July 1977 in “Lipids” High levels of certain fats in rapeseed oil can reduce the skin's ability to produce prostaglandin E2 and cause hair loss and skin issues in rats.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fermented mackerel oil was found to promote hair growth by activating certain cell signals and increasing cell growth.
1 citations
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April 2007 in “The FASEB Journal” Lack of certain fatty acids causes skin, immune, and fertility issues in mice.
19 citations
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May 1991 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Reliable method detects finasteride in human plasma at low doses.
1 citations
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December 2006 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Green algae can break down finasteride, reducing environmental harm.
December 2025 in “PubMed” Fish collagen peptide may boost hair growth and health.
Two finasteride tablet formulations are bioequivalent.
October 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications” TM-β-CD improves finasteride's solubility and delivery, while β-CD offers better long-term release.
40 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lack of a key enzyme causes severe skin issues and death in mice.
12 citations
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January 2018 in “Pharmacology & pharmacy” Pumpkin seed products may help improve prostate and bladder health by blocking certain enzymes and hormone receptors.
January 2022 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Clove oil and grape seed extract increase finasteride skin absorption, while urea decreases it.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “PubMed” A new method accurately measures finasteride levels in human plasma.
November 2022 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” The hydrogel with Finasteride provides controlled, sustained drug release and improved bioavailability.
15 citations
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July 2009 in “Biomedical Chromatography” A reliable method was developed to measure aristolochic acid-I in rat blood.
18 citations
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January 2002 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” New pregnane derivatives were more effective than finasteride at inhibiting a key enzyme for male pattern baldness.
23 citations
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June 2017 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Cyclodextrins improve finasteride's solubility and bioavailability for hair loss treatment.
3 citations
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August 2014 in “Steroids” Fermentation of Finasteride with Ocimum sanctum L. creates new metabolite that inhibits tyrosinase.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Nano selenium and CoQ10 helped reduce blood fat levels and insulin resistance while preventing muscle damage from statin drugs in rats.
7 citations
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August 2006 in “Maturitas” Cimicifuga racemosa extract may help prevent and treat prostate issues by inhibiting 5α-reductase.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” A reliable method was developed to measure Finasteride and Tadalafil together, showing they degrade under certain conditions.
4 citations
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March 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Gallic acid and ferulic acid can be sustainably extracted for hair supplements with high efficiency and stability.
February 2024 in “Trends in Sciences” Store Tectona grandis leaf extracts in slightly acidic, light-protected conditions for best stability.
April 2010 in “Nature Reviews Urology”
13 citations
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September 2011 in “International Urology and Nephrology” October 2013 in “Handbook of Metabolic Pathways of Xenobiotics” Finasteride is mostly broken down in the body and excreted in urine and feces.
March 2026 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” The polyherbal hair oil is stable, cosmetically acceptable, and a potential natural alternative to synthetic hair products.
10 citations
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June 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride boosts immune cells that suppress T-cells, possibly helping with immune disorders but may increase cancer risk.
178 citations
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August 2016 in “Advances in wound care” New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.