Finasteride may help reduce COVID-19 infection by altering a key gene.
A mix of Polygonatum sibiricum and Nelumbinis semen may ease menopause symptoms with fewer side effects.
January 2014 in “Journal of Central South University(Science and Technology)” PPCM microspheres can effectively release finasteride over 42 days.
2 citations
,
May 2023 in “Al Mustansiriyah Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Pterostilbene significantly reduces prostate enlargement and has strong antioxidant effects.
2 citations
,
January 2011 Researchers developed a quick and accurate method to measure finasteride and tamsulosin in tablets.
10 citations
,
February 2014 in “Fitoterapia” Pomiferin may improve skin and hair by increasing important protein production.
January 2018 in “Journal of analytical, bioanalytical and separation techniques”
2 citations
,
September 2022 The PER3 rs772027021 SNP may cause mild skin pigmentation changes in a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria.
Dutasteride did not change rat spermatogenesis or oxidative stress but needs more research.
4 citations
,
September 2010 in “Medical Hypotheses”
12 citations
,
November 2014 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Genetically modifying a bacteria and changing its growth conditions significantly increased the production of a chemical called dipicolinic acid.
4 citations
,
July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
21 citations
,
February 2003 in “Farmaco” Method quickly measures finasteride concentration in capsules.
2 citations
,
March 2022 in “Laboratory Animal Research” A mild botulinum toxin injection improved sperm production and movement in aging mice.
9 citations
,
August 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Modified pep7, named EPM peptide, effectively promotes hair growth at low concentrations and works well with minoxidil.
January 2009 in “The Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy” The Potts-Guy model best predicts skin permeability for the tested drugs.
January 2014 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Chitosan-decorated carriers may improve topical finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adjusting polyamine levels could help treat skin disorders like psoriasis and skin cancer.
26 citations
,
May 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” PEVs effectively deliver minoxidil through skin.
October 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Serenoa repens extract shows promise as a natural treatment for prostate cancer.
July 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” Cyproterone and finasteride reduced hypersexuality but caused serious side effects.
November 2010 in “International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience”
December 2023 in “Revista Urología Colombiana / Colombian Urology Journal” More research is needed to find effective treatments for sickle cell disease-related priapism.
2 citations
,
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Urology” Stopping finasteride can improve sperm count in infertile men.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Substance P helps restore skin thickness and cell renewal when sensory nerves are reduced.
April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” Geranium Sibiricum L extract may promote hair growth by increasing growth factors and decreasing inhibitory factors under stress.
21 citations
,
December 2015 in “Development Growth & Differentiation” DHT is crucial for urethral formation, and its disruption can affect masculinization and lead to hypospadias.
2 citations
,
January 2019 in “Recent Advances in Biology and Medicine” A 5% DMSO and 5% BSA mix best preserves rabbit dermal papilla cells during cryopreservation.
22 citations
,
February 2008 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Minoxidil prevents serotonin loss from MDMA by affecting potassium channels and increasing Akt phosphorylation.
April 2010 in “Nature Reviews Urology”