3 citations
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August 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study found that microbial adenosine and biotin treatments derived from Staphylococcus epidermidis Cicaria culture may help inhibit hair loss by maintaining the hair's growth phase.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine” In this study, a topical Ashwagandha serum significantly improved hair growth, density, thickness, and quality of life in adults with mild to moderate hair loss compared to a placebo, demonstrating potential as an effective and safer alternative treatment for alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of stem cell research and medicine” Fat-derived stem cell therapies can potentially increase hair growth and thickness in people with hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of stem cell research and medicine” Fat-derived stem cell therapies can potentially increase hair growth and thickness in people with hair loss.
March 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for androgenic alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for standardized protocols and large-scale studies to confirm its long-term efficacy.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review indicates that various laser therapies, alone or combined with other treatments, show potential in improving hair density and treating androgenetic alopecia, but outcomes can vary, underscoring the importance of personalized treatment.
August 2024 in “The Journal of Urology” This study updates guidelines for evaluating and managing male infertility, including revised testing recommendations for Y-chromosome microdeletions, use of pelvic MRI, and testicular sperm in nonazoospermic males.
February 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study involved a Delphi-method consensus from 34 Spanish dermatologists, outlining structured recommendations for managing androgenetic alopecia based on available scientific evidence and expert opinions, aiming to guide clinical practice amid limited treatment approvals and varying effectiveness.
34 citations
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July 1993 in “PubMed” This article reviews the characteristics and uses of finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting variable symptom improvement and ongoing investigation in other DHT-mediated conditions, and reports no new clinical results.
November 2023 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This abstract does not provide any specific results or findings but describes male androgenic alopecia as a progressive and psychologically distressing hair-loss disorder involving hair follicle miniaturization.
P-3074 effectively blocks scalp DHT better than oral finasteride.
Topical finasteride may better target hair follicles without significant benefits over oral form.
14 citations
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March 2001 in “Psychiatric Services” This article reviews changes in men's sexual health after midlife, exploring physiologic changes, psychological factors, and various treatment options, but it presents no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study determined that men taking finasteride 1 mg/day exhibited significantly reduced sperm production and morphology compared to controls, although there were no notable changes in hormonal, sexual, or psychological function.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This review provides an in-depth examination of the efficacy and safety of finasteride and dutasteride, commonly used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and male androgenetic alopecia.
26 citations
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August 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This review discusses the impact of medical and surgical treatments for LUTS/BPH on ejaculatory function, highlighting that most treatments negatively affect it, except for some minimally invasive surgical therapies and specific medical therapies.
19 citations
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December 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” This review highlights therapeutic options for inducing puberty in males and females with delayed puberty, emphasizing the need for larger trials to establish the best approaches.
March 2021 in “AACE clinical case reports” This case study reports a rare combination of primary hyperparathyroidism with Klinefelter syndrome in a 44-year-old male, highlighting an unusual KS mosaicism with a mild phenotype.
104 citations
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May 2019 in “F1000Research” This review discusses recent research on male infertility causes and treatments, emphasizing the need for further understanding of idiopathic sperm abnormalities and molecular factors to improve patient outcomes; it reports no new clinical results.
36 citations
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June 2014 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that men with persistent sexual side effects after using finasteride for androgenetic alopecia had higher androgen receptor expression in certain tissues compared to those who never used the drug.
34 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review details the prevalence and management of ejaculatory disorders in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia-related urinary symptoms and highlights the importance of preserving peri-montanal tissue during treatment to maintain antegrade ejaculation.
26 citations
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July 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” Male infertility and genitourinary birth defects are often linked to genetic issues.
14 citations
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May 2016 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” This review examines the use of tadalafil and finasteride as a combined therapy for BPH, suggesting it may effectively reduce treatment-related sexual adverse events and improve symptom relief.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review discusses regenerative medicine approaches for treating alopecia, including mesenchymal stem cell therapies and platelet-rich plasma, but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further study.
8 citations
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August 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses the potential risks of ejaculatory dysfunction associated with both medical and surgical treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia and their implications for male fertility, but it reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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July 2021 in “Uro” This review discusses sexual dysfunction as a potential side effect of drugs for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the need for methodologically robust studies.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in cancer prevention” This review discusses the preventable nature of many cancers due to modifiable risk factors and emphasizes the importance of preventive oncology in reducing the global cancer burden; it reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The researchers reported that oral finasteride 1 mg was associated with more frequent reports of sexual adverse events than dutasteride 0.5 mg, particularly after 2012, which may be influenced by the nocebo effect.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review highlights that declining testosterone levels are a complex public health issue potentially influenced by modifiable lifestyle factors and environmental stressors, suggesting integrated strategies may be needed to address the trend's impacts on health.
October 2023 in “Georgetown medical review” This review found that both finasteride and dutasteride are effective for treating hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia, with dutasteride showing higher efficacy, but noted unclear clinical significance regarding potential negative impacts on reproduction, including possible sexual dysfunction and effects on spermatogenesis.