22 citations
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” This study found that cow placenta extract increased hair follicle size and hair length in mice but was less effective than minoxidil, suggesting potential with further refinement.
22 citations
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October 2001 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that GI198745 acts as a time-dependent inhibitor of rat 5α-reductase type 2 but a rapid-equilibrium inhibitor of type 1, potentially making it more effective than finasteride in preventing rat prostate growth.
15 citations
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May 2003 in “The Laryngoscope” In this study, researchers observed that spiral ganglion neurites created more branched networks near FGF-1-coupled beads compared to control beads, highlighting FGF-1's role in hair cell innervation development.
13 citations
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that ethanol extracts of Allium tuberosum Rottler ex Spreng significantly promoted hair growth in mice, possibly by increasing IGF-1 expression.
12 citations
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December 2017 in “Food and chemical toxicology” This study found that mixtures used in permanent hair dyes had irritant effects on reconstructed human epidermis, while individual ingredients alone did not.
6 citations
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August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study found that hidradenitis suppurativa is associated with increased serum levels of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α, suggesting its role in the disease's pathogenesis and as a treatment target.
5 citations
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October 2018 in “Sains Malaysiana” This study found that testosterone administration reduced the expression of uterine receptivity molecules in ovariectomized rats, which may negatively affect early pregnancy establishment and female fertility.
4 citations
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September 2006 in “European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This study concluded that finasteride 1 mg does not significantly affect the metabolism of omeprazole in young healthy Japanese male extensive or poor metabolizers for CYP2C19.
3 citations
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July 2025 in “Obesity Facts” This review examines how GLP-1 receptor agonists might impact metabolic and reproductive outcomes in polycystic ovary syndrome, but it reports no new clinical findings and highlights the need for further research.
3 citations
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December 2000 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study established that a human epidermal model can be utilized to assess 5alpha-reductase activity and evaluate enzyme modulators, such as finasteride, for dermatological applications.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study demonstrates that the amino-terminally shortened KGF-1 variant with 135 residues maintains biological activity, suggesting it may serve as an alternative to the original KGF-1 for certain therapeutic applications.
1 citations
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August 1999 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg effectively treats male pattern hair loss with minimal side effects.
This study found that Plakophilin 1 regulates innate immune responses in keratinocytes by controlling RNA helicase activity, balancing inflammation during epidermal immune challenges.
March 2026 in “Medeniyet Medical Journal” This study found that hypoxia-conditioned mesenchymal stem cell exosomes increased GM-CSF and decreased IL-1 expression in a dose-dependent manner in a murine model, suggesting potential for treating androgenetic alopecia.
September 2025 in “Cureus” This review suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve various dermatologic conditions, but larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
June 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that oral minoxidil may improve hair loss symptoms, with 35% of patients experiencing significant symptom improvement, but further research is needed to confirm its efficacy and safety, especially at doses exceeding 1 mg.
October 2019 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” This study found that oral minoxidil 1 mg daily was as effective and safe as topical minoxidil 5% solution for treating female pattern hair loss over 24 weeks, but more likely to cause excessive hair growth elsewhere.
June 2018 in “Surgical Case Reports” S-1 treatment led to a complete response in pancreatic cancer with manageable side effects.
February 2017 in “대한피부과학회지” This case report describes a 52-year-old man with androgenic alopecia who experienced improvement after adding low-dose dutasteride to long-term finasteride treatment when the initial therapy's effectiveness waned.
January 2017 in “IMC Journal of Medical Science” This case report describes a 26-year-old man from Bangladesh diagnosed with autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1, a rare endocrine disorder involving adrenocortical insufficiency, hypoparathyroidism, and mucocutaneous candidiasis.
August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride 1 mg every other month effectively maintains hair growth in androgenic alopecia.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride 1 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in men aged 18-41 and over 41; DEET lotion works better than herbal insect repellents; combined tattoo removal technique shows no extra benefits.
89 citations
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December 2006 in “Lancet Oncology” In this study, 1 mg/day finasteride lowered serum PSA concentration in men aged 40–60, suggesting that PSA adjustment recommendations for prostate cancer screening using 5 mg/day finasteride should also apply to this lower dose for hair loss treatment.
30 citations
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March 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study of men with androgenetic alopecia, daily finasteride 1 mg alongside hair transplant improved scalp hair density and growth of nontransplanted hair compared to placebo over 48 weeks.
23 citations
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October 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that finasteride 1 mg daily, taken before and after hair transplant surgery, significantly improved scalp hair coverage and density in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, 1.25 mg daily finasteride for 28 weeks showed minimal increase in hair density and thickness in normoandrogenic female pattern hair loss, but no significant clinical improvement was observed.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study reported that adding the topical product CG210 to oral finasteride 1mg significantly increased hair diameter more than finasteride alone in male androgenetic alopecia patients already stabilized on finasteride treatment.
July 2023 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” This study found that oral minoxidil increased the growth rates of nails and hair in healthy adult men, with 2.5mg proving more effective for nails than 1mg, and both doses boosting hair growth, without significant adverse effects.