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August 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-sulfur hair syndrome can cause UVB sensitivity and testicular failure.
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February 1978 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Dihydrotestosterone specifically binds to hamster sebaceous glands, with a higher affinity than testosterone.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Trichodysplasia spinulosa virus protein can cause abnormal hair growth in mice.
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July 2021 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Father's finasteride use may affect son's fertility and testicular function.
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January 2018 in “Dermatology online journal” Genital rejuvenation is becoming popular for improving genital appearance and function in both men and women.
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November 2005 in “PubMed” Finasteride changes androgen receptor location in rat epididymis without altering tissue structure.
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July 2017 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” DHT affects testicular development and regulates spermatogenesis in some fish.
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Imiquimod 5% cream may not work for treating scrotal extramammary Paget disease.
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February 2023 in “Vaccines” COVID-19 may harm male reproductive health and lower testosterone levels, potentially affecting fertility and causing erectile dysfunction. More research is needed.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss in young men increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.
January 2003 in “Zhonghua shiyan waike zazhi” Androgen, especially DHT, is crucial for erectile function in rats by affecting specific brain neurons.
August 2022 in “MEDICINUS” A 22-year-old homosexual man was diagnosed with secondary syphilis, genital warts, and HIV, highlighting the high STI risk in men who have sex with men.
March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride increases CD8+ T cells in BPH tissues.
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April 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa may mainly affect vellus hair follicles, not terminal ones.
Finasteride treatment increased blood volume and reduced vessel leakiness in beagle prostates.
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September 1997 in “Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases” Finasteride 5 mg effectively reduces urinary symptoms and PSA levels in men with enlarged prostates, with few sexual side effects.
November 2025 in “BMC Urology” Larger prostate size, longer surgery, and smoking increase risks, while finasteride and experienced surgeons reduce them during prostate surgery.
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August 2022 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” COVID-19 temporarily affects male reproductive health, but sperm and testosterone levels generally return to normal after three months.
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Finasteride improves hair but may reduce sperm quality at higher doses.
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September 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Warts in HIV-positive men can have serious abnormal cell growth, needing careful analysis and treatment to prevent cancer.
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September 2003 in “European journal of oral sciences” People with ectodermal dysplasias often have reduced saliva production and should get saliva tests.