7 citations,
March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some thymic peptides can increase human hair growth, while others may inhibit it.
6 citations,
April 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” The research identified key proteins and genes that may influence wool bending in goats.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” The conclusion is that more hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is linked to larger prostate size, suggesting hair loss could be an early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
6 citations,
September 2012 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.
6 citations,
March 2009 in “Annals of Saudi Medicine” Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
5 citations,
October 2022 in “Cosmetics” Cell-based models help test if cosmetic ingredients really work for hair growth and skin health.
5 citations,
June 2018 in “Records of Natural Products” Garden cress extract may help treat skin inflammation and androgen-related disorders.
5 citations,
May 2012 in “Andrologia” Finasteride use may be linked to rare testicular tumor, but more research needed.
5 citations,
September 2009 in “Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine” Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract and its compound may help treat enlarged prostate.
4 citations,
December 2021 in “Archivio italiano di urologia andrologia” Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
Dutasteride can stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but its safety in women is unclear, so use it with caution.
4 citations,
December 2020 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” Italian guidelines recommend using trichoscopy for diagnosis and treatments like minoxidil for hair loss.
4 citations,
August 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The Spanish HSS-29 scale effectively measures changes in life quality due to female-pattern hair loss.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” Eclipta prostrata leaves contain various compounds with medicinal properties.
4 citations,
January 2000 in “PubMed” Early balding in men might be a male hormonal equivalent of polycystic ovaries syndrome in women.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain drugs can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to hair regrowth.
3 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The letter is skeptical about the effectiveness of anti-androgen therapy for COVID-19 and calls for strong evidence from clinical trials.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “Molecules” A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
3 citations,
November 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and combination therapy, especially with finasteride and dutasteride, are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia effectively.
3 citations,
October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss in men is mainly caused by hormones and genes, and while current treatments can slow it down, they can't fully stop it.
3 citations,
December 2016 in “KSBB Journal” The herbal medicine promotes hair growth and could be an effective treatment.
3 citations,
September 2016 in “Natural Product Communications” Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.
3 citations,
March 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
3 citations,
June 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Male pattern hair loss affects up to 80% of men due to genetics and hormone sensitivity.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” There's no link between hair loss type androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but early hair loss and family history can mean more severe alopecia.
3 citations,
December 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Men with a certain baldness pattern at age 40-50 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
3 citations,
January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Blocking EGFR in skin cells doesn't majorly increase inflammation markers.
3 citations,
June 2009 in “The journal of alternative and complementary medicine/Journal of alternative and complementary medicine” Green tea extract may help reduce excessive hair growth.
3 citations,
July 2001 in “PubMed” Finasteride helps manage male hair loss, but realistic expectations and support are crucial.
3 citations,
August 1996 in “PubMed” Finasteride reduces prostate size and serum levels, helping manage benign prostatic hyperplasia, without affecting prostate cancer detection. Regular monitoring is needed for users.