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This article reviews the safety of finasteride by examining existing literature and does not report new findings, highlighting the ongoing controversies regarding its adverse effects.

This review discusses the adverse effects of anabolic agents in sports, noting cardiovascular, behavioral, and other side effects, but highlights inconsistencies in the severity of cardiovascular risks.

In this study, topical application of 5% minoxidil significantly increased hair follicle density in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, as evidenced by a rise in density from 24.00 in the control group to 40.14 in the treatment group.

In this study, complete recovery from folliculitis dissecans was observed after intradermal botulinum toxin A injections, with the effect attributed to the host response rather than direct bacterial action.

This review examines the dermatologic side effects of lithium, noting it can cause or worsen skin conditions like psoriasis and acne, potentially affecting medication adherence, but reports no new clinical results.

This study observed that aloe vera serum was comparable to minoxidil in promoting hair growth over 21 days but had no effect on sun protection.

This study found that combining electrotherapy with aromatherapy led to increased hair shaft thickness in men with androgenetic alopecia, although no changes in the scalp were observed.

This study found that UVB radiation primarily causes hair protein loss, while UVA radiation mainly contributes to hair color changes, with no significant differences in mechanical properties observed between photooxidized and non-irradiated hair.

This study found that a hair tonic containing 15% ethanol extract of cocoa leaves effectively stimulated hair growth in rabbits, outperforming minoxidil 2%, and was safe with no skin irritation observed.

In this narrative review, the authors observed that prolonged stress, by increasing cortisol and affecting androgenic hormones, can harm hair follicles, leading to inflammation and worsening of alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.

This study found that 20% mung bean seed coat extract effectively stimulates hair growth in New Zealand White rabbits, demonstrating results close to minoxidil 2% in terms of hair length, weight, and growth area, suggesting its potential as a natural alternative for hair loss therapy.

This study evaluated hair tonic formulations containing Ambon banana peel extract and found that the preparation, particularly at an 8% concentration, significantly promoted hair growth compared to other formulations, though it still differed from the control group's effectiveness.

In this study conducted on mouse fetuses, valproic acid was found to reduce Sonic Hedgehog expression in the skin and hair follicles, but the inclusion of vitamin E helped mitigate this effect, supporting its potential role in managing valproic acid-induced changes.

This study found that chloroform extract of the onchidiid snail significantly promoted hair growth in male Wistar strain white rats, with a greater increase in hair length over 14 days compared to ethanol extract, candlenut oil, and untreated controls.

This study found that both oral minoxidil and finasteride altered prostate tissue in mice, with more severe changes seen in finasteride-treated groups, suggesting greater implications for male reproductive health compared to minoxidil.

In this case report, a 22-year-old experiencing alopecia androgénica developed low blood pressure and elevated heart rate after using an oral minoxidil and dutasteride combination, highlighting the need for careful monitoring and personalized therapy in managing medication side effects.

This study found that a structured exercise program combining aerobic and resistance exercises significantly improved physical and emotional well-being in young women with PCOS.

This study found that while iron depletion through phlebotomies is safe for women with functional ovarian hyperandrogenism, it does not improve their cardio-metabolic profile and may reduce non-enzymatic antioxidant capacity.

This literature review found that systemic antifungals, including griseofulvin, terbinafine, and azole derivatives, are effective against dermatophytosis, though their effectiveness varies with the type of infection and treatment duration.

This study found that platelet-rich plasma appeared more effective than control treatments as an additional therapy for improving acne scars in several clinical trials.

This literature review examined the potential of ginseng and its metabolites in preventing hair loss, suggesting that components of ginseng in hair products have shown hair growth-promoting effects in numerous preclinical studies.

This study found that neonatal administration of finasteride reduced sensitivity to alcohol's motor-stimulating effects and increased preference for novelty and initial alcohol consumption in rats, suggesting a role in alcohol vulnerability.

This study found that low doses of hydroethanolic extract from Coffea arabica L. seeds reduced prostatic growth in mice with induced prostatic hyperplasia, while both low and high doses lowered uric acid and PSA levels.

This dissertation found that finasteride reduced prostate volume by 6.3% and total serum PSA by 10.51% in young patients over one year.

This study observed that testosterone combined with hormonal contraceptives elevated hormones like estrone and testosterone, altered coagulation factors, and increased sexual behavior frequency in female capuchin monkeys.

This study found that maternal caffeine intake during gestation and lactation can lead to skin lesions like hypotrichosis and alopecia in both mother and offspring rats, irrespective of maternal cortisol levels.

This article reviews the effects of minoxidil on hair growth, highlighting its ability to stimulate hair follicle proliferation, but reports no new clinical findings.

In this study, oral administration of modified aloe gel significantly reduced liver enzymes AST and ALT and led to hair regrowth in carbon tetrachloride-treated albino mice after 33 days.

In this study, finasteride exposure in human prostatic cell lines did not affect cell proliferation but significantly reduced MMP activity and increased TIMP expression, potentially inhibiting tumor cell invasion and metastasis.