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March 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that α-spinasterol treatment significantly reduced testosterone propionate-induced prostatic hyperplasia in rats, suggesting potential benefits for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” This preliminary study found that Melandrium firmum extract may promote hair growth and inhibit 5α-reductase, suggesting potential as a candidate for treating androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2018 in “AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES” In this study, the ethanol extract of Zapoteca portoricensis stem significantly reduced markers of testosterone-induced benign prostate hyperplasia in male albino rats without harming liver and kidney function.
June 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” This study found that taxifolin glycosides isolated from Rhododendron mucronulatum showed promise for developing treatments for male pattern hair loss by inhibiting DHT production and enhancing hair growth-promoting factors.
March 2026 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports”