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January 2003 in “Current opinion in urology” A new drug, dutasteride, is at least as effective as the older drug, finasteride, for treating enlarged prostate and may have additional uses.
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April 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” Dutasteride use can lead to a stable decline in sexual function that is not affected by age or prostate size.
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January 2003 in “Actas Urológicas Españolas” Finasteride effectively reduces symptoms of enlarged prostate with minimal side effects.
July 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The new gel formula could improve the delivery of a hair loss treatment through the skin and might be an alternative to taking it by mouth.
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November 2008 in “Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology” Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.
New treatments for skin diseases in 1979 showed promising results with fewer side effects.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Anifrolumab significantly improved skin lesions and hair regrowth in severe discoid lupus.
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January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Eflornithine cream effectively reduces women's unwanted facial hair but hair returns if treatment stops.
July 2026 in “Anales de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas (Asunción)” Azathioprine, an immunosuppressive drug, can cause anagen effluvium, a type of hair loss, as a rare adverse effect. This report details a 36-year-old female patient who developed diffuse hair loss two weeks after starting azathioprine therapy for dry eye syndrome. The hair loss, indicative of anagen effluvium, occurred alongside agranulocytosis, necessitating hospitalization. Upon discontinuing azathioprine and starting treatment with topical and oral minoxidil, the patient experienced significant hair regrowth within one month. This case highlights the uncommon occurrence of azathioprine-induced anagen effluvium and the positive outcome following drug withdrawal.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.
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March 2007 in “Journal of Hypertension” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure in resistant cases, but needs beta-blocker and diuretic support.
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July 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Fluorescence can effectively measure acne treatment progress.
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May 2016 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Finasteride and dutasteride can cause severe, lasting side effects.
August 2009 in “Australian Prescriber” Dutasteride is approved to help manage prostate enlargement.
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February 2013 in “Pharmaceutical nanotechnology” Finasteride delivery through skin improved using invasomes and iontophoresis.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride may cause gum side effects in some patients.
January 2017 in “Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A 3:1 surfactant mixture in microemulsions can effectively deliver finasteride through the skin.
September 2022 in “PubMed” Entadfi, a mix of finasteride and tadalafil, is used for BPH.
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January 2008 in “Drugs” Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
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February 2019 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism” The combination of tadalafil and finasteride improves urinary symptoms and erectile function in men with enlarged prostates.
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January 2021 in “Open Access Journal of Cancer & Oncology” Energy healing treatment improved flutamide's solubility and stability, potentially enhancing its effectiveness for prostate cancer.
February 2026 in “European Urology” 14 citations
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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” The herbal combination of saw palmetto and stinging nettle reduces nighttime urination in men with urinary issues.
May 2026 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Black cumin oil-based carriers improve psoriasis treatment better than standard creams.
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March 2012 in “Arab Journal of Urology” Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” Higher SRD5A2 expression predicts better response to finasteride in treating urinary symptoms.
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January 2021 in “Cureus” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing minoxidil and should not use it.