November 2023 in “Circulation” Minoxidil can cause a rare but serious condition that leads to fluid buildup around the heart and drug-induced lupus.
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January 2004 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Minoxidil protects heart and improves recovery.
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December 2018 in “Biomedical and pharmacology journal/Biomedical & pharmacology journal” Compound 3 protects the heart from damage by activating A1-adenosine receptors.
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July 2013 in “ISRN Urology (Print)” Finasteride may reduce bleeding after TURP, but more research needed.
June 2019 in “Journal of Hypertension” Magnesium deficiency raises diastolic blood pressure and reduces vascular contraction.
January 2019 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu” Current treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms include α1-blockers, 5ARIs, PDE5 inhibitors, anticholinergic agents, and β3-adrenergic receptor agonists.
December 2023 in “Revista Urología Colombiana / Colombian Urology Journal” More research is needed to find effective treatments for sickle cell disease-related priapism.
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May 2024 in “Gels” The new collagen and tannic acid hydrogel effectively stops bleeding and aids tissue repair better than current options.
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September 2001 in “Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Minoxidil may help prevent capsular opacification after cataract surgery.
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April 2013 in “The FASEB Journal” 3α‐OH‐DHP is essential for reducing nerve activity related to blood pressure control during pregnancy.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are treatments for hair loss.
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February 1993 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
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August 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil may promote hair growth by mimicking a natural body chemical.
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July 2001 in “BJUI” Combination therapy improves urinary flow and reduces residual urine, but needs better stent design.
September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Many people in Jordan misuse topical steroids without proper knowledge, highlighting the need for better education and regulation.
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February 1999 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a drug, can block the seizure-preventing effects of a hormone called progesterone in mice.
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August 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil may promote hair growth by mimicking a natural body process.
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January 2016 in “Respiratory Medicine Case Reports” Tamsulosin can worsen sleep apnea in some patients.
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September 1980 in “Experientia” Dobutamine does not mimic dopamine at therapeutic doses but may at very high concentrations; microfilaments, not microtubules, are important for wound healing in Xenopus embryos.
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January 2004 in “Chinese Journal of New Drugs and Clinical Remedies” Finasteride reduces VEGF expression and microvascular growth in diabetic rat retinas.
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” LY320236 is a strong blocker of two enzymes that change testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and might help treat conditions related to male hormones.
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August 2010 in “Acta Biologica Hungarica” New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
April 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” The research found that androgens help control blood flow in the rat prostate through a specific binding site.
August 2009 in “Australian Prescriber” Dutasteride is approved to help manage prostate enlargement.
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June 2015 in “Journal of anatomy” A compound named ZCZ90 can increase muscle spindle firing, potentially helping treat muscle spasms and hypertension.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Phenylephrine may help prevent hair loss from pulling on the hair roots.
Combining dutasteride or finasteride with an α1 blocker is more effective for managing BPH than using either alone.
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May 2003 in “Planta Medica” Torilin from Torilis japonica can inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase but is less effective than finasteride.
April 2020 in “The FASEB Journal” Surgical and chemical castration have varied effects on heart and brain inflammation and artery function in sick rats.