Avicennia marina extract can significantly promote hair growth in androgenic alopecia patients.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat-treated Limosilactobacillus fermentum with menthol, salicylic acid, and panthenol promotes hair growth and balances scalp microbiome in people with androgenetic alopecia.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride and SSRIs together increase impotence and low libido risk in men.
Finasteride reduces prostate size, improves urination, and slows prostate cancer progression.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The new baby shampoo and wash with stearic acid is safe and potentially effective for nourishing babies' skin.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.
Dutasteride reduces prostate cancer risk by 23% in high-risk men.
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April 2003 in “BJUI” Doxazosin alone or combined with finasteride improves prostate symptoms better than finasteride alone, without extra benefits.
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May 2020 in “BMC complementary medicine and therapies” Polygonum multiflorum extract helps hair grow longer and fights the effects of hormones that cause hair loss.
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September 2001 in “PubMed” Finasteride is advertised directly to consumers for treating male pattern hair loss.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss in young men increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.
January 2010 in “Research and Practice on Chinese Medicines” Coffee extract and caffeotannic acid can help treat hair loss.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Dutasteride is effective and safe for treating common hair loss, and it's more potent than finasteride, leading to better hair growth and thickness.
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October 2009 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Finasteride may help reduce inappropriate sexual behaviors in dementia patients with prostate issues.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.
March 2026 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Applied Natural Science” Cosmos caudatus extract is as effective as finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia without its side effects.
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March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may help stabilize or slow down hair loss in some frontal fibrosing alopecia patients, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Oleo Science” Phyllanthus emblica extract in transfersomes is a promising treatment for hair growth.
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December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair count in middle-aged and elderly men without causing sexual dysfunction.
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March 2021 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” Dendropanax, sea salt, and other extracts can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.
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.
January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” Certain medications, especially 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, are commonly linked to erectile dysfunction.
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May 2022 in “Chemistry & biodiversity” *Laportea bulbifera* contains unique compounds that may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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July 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Phyllanthus urinaria extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair-related enzyme.
March 2026 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” Albizia saponaria bark extract may help treat hair loss.
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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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January 2002 in “El Servicio de Difusión de la Creación Intelectual (National University of La Plata)” Finasteride effectively reduces prostate size in dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia at a low, safe dose.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurveda Research” Emblica officinalis and Eclipta alba may help treat hair loss naturally.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride solution helps treat hair loss.