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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
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January 1996 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Finasteride poorly inhibits type 1 5AR, affecting its effectiveness.
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December 2003 in “Medical Hypotheses” Ketoconazole shampoo with finasteride improves hair density in men with hair loss.
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August 2003 in “Steroids” Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
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January 1991 in “Reproductive Toxicology” Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.
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October 2001 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Researchers found new potential but less potent rat enzyme inhibitors using a 3D model.
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January 2001 in “Endocrine Practice” Finasteride cream reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism, but more research needed.
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March 2017 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Herbal extracts may help hair grow and could be an alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments.
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.
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January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” New pregnane derivatives are effective at inhibiting an enzyme linked to hair loss and reducing oil gland activity.
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August 2009 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.
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October 2001 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical cetirizine improves hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed.
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.
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September 2009 in “Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data” Flutamide, dutasteride, and finasteride dissolve differently in supercritical carbon dioxide, with dutasteride dissolving the least.
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October 2017 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” DA-9401 helps protect rat testis from finasteride damage.
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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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July 2009 in “Drug Metabolism and Disposition” Finasteride breakdown products found in bile and urine, helps understand drug safety and effectiveness.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.
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August 2011 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” A woman with severe angioedema improved significantly after treatment with rituximab.
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August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
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January 2010 in “Reproduction, Fertility and Development” A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.
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January 2014 in “Cells Tissues Organs” Ionizing radiation causes irreversible skin damage, with single doses leading to acute injury and hair graying, and fractional doses causing more severe long-term tissue damage.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
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February 2011 in “Drug Metabolism and Disposition” Ketoconazole increases finasteride's effectiveness and lifespan in the body.
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November 2014 in “Toxicology Letters” Finasteride affects UGT1A4 enzyme, but not enough to cause issues when combined with other drugs.
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October 2010 in “Pharmacogenomics” Researchers found that most genes affecting drug responses are not fully covered by commercial SNP chips, suggesting the need for more comprehensive tools to optimize drug selection based on genetics.