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12 citations,
March 2017 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” Some curcumin-like compounds can effectively and safely block the enzyme linked to hair loss and other conditions related to male hormones.
12 citations,
October 2013 in “The Prostate” Dutasteride and finasteride affect different cell types differently.
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January 2014 in “Medical Hypotheses” Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.
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7 citations,
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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.
2 citations,
October 1998 in “Family Practice” New oral treatment, finasteride, effectively and safely treats common hair loss.
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June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” The document covers various male health issues, their causes, treatments, and related conditions.
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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November 2023 in “ACS Omega” New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
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8 citations,
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