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Mesotherapy is a promising alternative to minoxidil for hair loss with mild side effects.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Biological and Environmental Investigations” A reliable method was developed to measure dutasteride in tablets accurately and consistently.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.
July 2022 in “International journal of life science and pharma research” The new gel for psoriasis is effective, stable, and easy to apply.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
Some plant-based ingredients may help with hair growth and care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.
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November 2008 in “Clinical endocrinology” The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.
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July 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Ginseng, especially its component ginsenosides, can promote hair growth, reduce hair loss, and potentially treat conditions like alopecia by affecting cell pathways and cytokines.
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November 2013 in “Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” Minoxidil with caffeine works better for hair loss than minoxidil alone.
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March 2017 in “Steroids” Allopregnanolone increases growth and changes gene activity in human brain cancer cells.
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April 2005 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Dutasteride may help shrink prostate cancer tumors.
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February 2012 in “Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases” 5α-reductase inhibitors help shrink the prostate, improve urinary symptoms, and may reduce prostate cancer risk.
November 2014 in “PharmaTutor” Finasteride may help postmenopausal women with hair loss but is not effective for all and should be used cautiously in premenopausal women.
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June 2011 in “Andrologia” Ganoderma lucidum may help treat enlarged prostate in rats.
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October 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.
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January 2007 in “Food Chemistry” The triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum can block testosterone effects and may help treat enlarged prostate.