April 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Man experienced sexual dysfunction, depression, breast growth, and skin discoloration after taking finasteride for hair loss.
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July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
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October 2006 in “Oncology times” Finasteride improves prostate cancer detection in PSA test.
April 2025 in “Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences ( ISSN 2789-3219 )” Cuscuta reflexa extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
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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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October 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Cirsium japonicum flower extract increases melanin production and could help treat depigmentation conditions.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Natural Products” A new compound from a sponge strongly inhibits an enzyme linked to male-pattern hair loss without being toxic at low levels.
June 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride (Propecia) may cause depression and suicidal thoughts; stop use and inform a healthcare professional if symptoms develop.
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August 2014 in “PubMed” Testosterone improves mood and thinking skills; finasteride has no effect.
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October 2024 in “Advances in Therapy” Triptorelin effectively treats central precocious puberty in Chinese children with minimal side effects.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.
November 2024 in “Fermentation” Fermented ginsenosides from kimchi bacteria may promote hair growth better than finasteride.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology” NDP-MSH protects brain cells and reduces inflammation in Parkinson's disease by activating MC1R and involving Tregs.
January 2011 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” Constant-release melatonin reduces SOX21 gene expression in goats during the hair follicle resting phase.
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April 2013 in “SpringerPlus” Human skin's melanocytes respond to light by changing shape, producing pigments and hormones, which may affect sleep patterns.
August 2021 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride use is strongly linked to sexual dysfunction, especially in young men treating hair loss.
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November 2011 in “Environment International” Anticancer drugs are increasingly found in surface waters, and their long-term environmental effects are not well understood, requiring better testing methods.
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May 2018 in “Cell Cycle” Melatonin helps Cashmere goats grow more hair by affecting certain genes and cell pathways.
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January 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Melatonin protects skin against UV damage by regulating various cellular processes.
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January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” Continuous light exposure in rats leads to PCOS-like symptoms and suggests sleep habits might affect the disorder's development.
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October 2022 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” Improved delivery methods can enhance mangiferin's effectiveness as a health supplement.
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September 2018 in “Naturwissenschaften” Melatonin treatment increases a specific RNA in goat cells that boosts cashmere growth.
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May 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” Improving mangiferin's solubility and delivery can enhance its health benefits.
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March 2016 in “Neurotoxicity Research” Finasteride may protect brain and improve behavior in rats with liver failure.
There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
May 2022 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Melatonin receptor genes likely play an important role in the development of goose feather follicles.
March 2014 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” Melatonin applied to the scalp helps increase hair density in people with early hair loss.
Melatonin applied to the scalp helps treat early-stage hair loss in men and women.
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June 2023 in “Nature” Senescent melanocytes can boost hair growth by activating hair stem cells.
August 2008 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” RY-023, a specific drug, can improve early stage memory learning without affecting general activity in rats, but it's less effective for later learning stages and doesn't impact memory recall.