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417 citations,
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260 citations,
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100 citations,
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80 citations,
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75 citations,
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70 citations,
January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.
63 citations,
March 2001 in “Fertility and Sterility” Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective for treating hirsutism.
41 citations,
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37 citations,
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32 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of neurochemistry” Sex hormones affect brain injury differently in males and females.
32 citations,
July 1999 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride and flutamide both reduce hair growth, but finasteride has fewer side effects.
30 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
30 citations,
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October 2016 in “Oncotarget” Finasteride has a higher risk of reproductive side effects than minoxidil.
21 citations,
July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
18 citations,
January 2009 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Flutamide works better than finasteride for hirsutism, and combining both is slightly better but not much.
18 citations,
June 2002 in “BJUI” Finasteride doesn't change rat testicle weight or sperm production.
15 citations,
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14 citations,
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12 citations,
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11 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.
10 citations,
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10 citations,
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9 citations,
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