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April 2011 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.
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October 2020 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Resveratrol helps prevent finasteride-induced damage in male rats, improving reproductive function.
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November 2013 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Medicated oil from Martynia annua leaves and fruits helps prevent hair loss caused by testosterone in mice.
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April 2002 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hormones cause hair loss by affecting cell growth and weakening cell attraction.
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October 2012 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology” Testosterone protects female heart cells from stress by activating estrogen receptors.
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March 2021 in “Phytomedicine plus” Cernitin™, a pollen extract, was found to significantly reduce pain and inflammation in rats with chronic prostatitis, suggesting it could be a useful alternative to certain anti-inflammatory drugs.
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Rutin may help treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in rats.
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July 2016 in “Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology” Cedrol may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy better than minoxidil.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Researchers created immortal human skin cells with constant testosterone receptor activity to study hair loss and test treatments.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Applying an extract from Perilla frutescens helps hair grow and fights the effects of hair loss hormones.
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January 2013 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” Taurine might help prevent hair loss caused by stress.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fenugreek extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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February 2006 in “American journal of physiology. Cell physiology” Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.
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September 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two teenage boys lost hair after taking a drug for growth, which was not a known side effect for kids.
August 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Hemp seed-derived exosomes help restore feather growth in chickens affected by DHT.
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September 2020 in “OncoTargets and Therapy” Dihydrotestosterone increases growth and spread of human brain cancer cells, and blocking its formation might help treat this cancer.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition” Combining finasteride and black soybean extract better protects hair cells from damage and may treat hair loss effectively with fewer side effects.
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” Noni fruit extract, specifically the FEA-3 sub-fraction, can increase hair growth and reduce baldness in male rabbits, potentially acting like common hair loss treatments.
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October 2015 in “Neurochemistry International” Letrozole may help prevent seizures by reducing certain hormone levels.
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September 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) promotes the growth and spread of aggressive brain tumor cells.
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December 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Phyto-vesicles of β-sitosterol may effectively treat hair loss.
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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts and an isolate promoted hair growth and could be natural treatments for hair loss.
January 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Solanum nigrum extract may help regrow hair.
December 2023 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” The polyherbal hair serum helped prevent hair loss and improved hair growth better than the usual treatment.
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December 2011 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” The seeds of Abrus precatorius, when processed, can prevent hair loss more effectively than common treatments.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Testosterone may worsen hair loss by affecting hair growth signals, while different prostaglandins can either hinder or promote hair growth.
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April 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caffeine may help reduce stress-induced hair loss.