July 2019 in “Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica” Small injections of dutasteride improved hair thickness in men with hair loss without major side effects.
January 2019 in “Arabian Journal of Chemistry” Method found to accurately identify finasteride impurities using liquid chromatography.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Hair loss in women, often not related to male hormones, increases with age and can cause significant emotional distress.
August 2002 in “Zeitschrift für Hautkrankheiten” Female pattern hair loss affects crown, increases with age, and has limited treatments.
October 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications” TM-β-CD improves finasteride's solubility and delivery, while β-CD offers better long-term release.
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January 2004 in “Der Hautarzt” 5 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” Certain derivatives are more effective 5α-reductase type 2 inhibitors than finasteride.
July 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” 5% topical minoxidil may help reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in telogen effluvium.
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” 10 citations
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May 2017 in “Symmetry” Higher androgen levels are linked to less asymmetry in !Kung San males.
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January 2022 in “Precision medicine and clinical omics” Beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol might help prevent hair loss by blocking a specific enzyme.
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April 2024 in “Urology Annals” Taking dutasteride every other day works as well as daily and better preserves sexual function.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Certain dietary supplements can improve hair density and are well-tolerated for treating androgenetic alopecia.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioinformatics” Jamogenin from plants may help hair growth and is a potential alternative to finasteride.
November 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” The conclusion is that future trials should report specific details about the PRP composition to better understand its effects on urologic conditions.
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January 2007 in “PubMed” Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” The article suggests renaming Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to "Hyperandrogenic Persistent Ovulatory Dysfunction Syndrome" (HA-PODS) for accuracy and consistency, but no final decision was made.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat male pattern hair loss, improving hair density and quality with high patient satisfaction.
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April 2014 in “Oncotarget” Minoxidil can reduce functions related to androgen receptors.
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January 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
8 citations
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September 2021 in “EMBO Molecular Medicine” A new small peptide may help hair growth by activating a specific receptor and should be tested in humans.
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January 2022 in “Bioengineering” The formulation with oleic acid may be better for treating male pattern baldness.
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August 2021 in “Heliyon” Phyllotex™ extract was found to significantly promote hair growth and protect against hair loss.
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May 2024 in “Steroids” The method accurately measures sex hormones in human plasma but can have small errors.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts can effectively promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss.
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October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Setipiprant did not significantly improve hair growth in men with hair loss.
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May 2022 in “Diagnostics” Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry” Glycine soja extract stimulates hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
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May 2025 in “Maturitas” Menopause can cause hair loss in women due to hormonal changes, affecting their well-being and quality of life.
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