June 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” This review summarizes current methods, effectiveness, and clinical progress of stem cell therapies for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting their potential for hair regrowth and follicle repair despite unclear long-term effects and mechanisms.
September 2018 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This study found that finasteride was associated with increased erectile dysfunction in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but this association was not statistically significant in those with male androgenic alopecia.
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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.
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January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” This review explores different types of alopecia, the effects on hair appearance and growth, and the conventional treatments available, including minoxidil and finasteride, along with their side effects and the need for future drug development and potential therapies.
February 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” This study found that a novel nano-engineered platform, PCA, significantly promoted hair regeneration in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model by enhancing angiogenesis and hair follicle stem cell proliferation, showing promise for future hair regrowth treatments.
This study found that hair and nails can effectively measure hormone changes such as testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone during the peripubertal period in dogs, with variations observed between males and females at specific developmental stages.
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May 2019 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” This review discusses strategies and translational advancements in urethral tissue engineering, concluding that a combination of hypoxia-preconditioned mesenchymal stem cells on pre-vascularized synthetic scaffolds may be most effective; it reports no new clinical results.
May 2024 in “International journal of surgery case reports” In this case report, an 18-year-old male with an oral epidermoid cyst experienced trouble swallowing and respiratory distress, but recovered well following surgical removal of the cyst.
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July 2024 in “Toxins” This opinion article reviews various pathways through which onabotulinumtoxinA might work in medical treatments, highlighting applications beyond muscle paralysis, including pain inhibition and potential effects on hair loss and cancer cell apoptosis.
March 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study found that combining PRP with topical minoxidil or finasteride significantly improved hair density and thickness, with patient satisfaction highest for multiple treatment combinations and longer durations.
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October 2021 in “The international journal of risk and safety in medicine” This paper describes the development of diagnostic criteria for several enduring sexual dysfunction conditions following the use of certain medications, highlighting common sexual and non-sexual symptoms.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that silibinin may promote hair growth by increasing proliferation and activating the AKT and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways in 3D cultured human dermal papilla spheroids.
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May 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the progress in research on topical formulations for treating alopecia, highlighting potential advantages of advanced formulation technologies but reporting no new clinical results.
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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.
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May 2024 in “Biomolecules” This study examined connections between bioelements like Zn, Cu, and Mn in serum and bone tissue and hormone concentrations in men with and without erectile dysfunction, highlighting potential relationships that may help explain ED's etiology.
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August 2022 in “Veterinary medicine and science” This review discusses various diagnostic and treatment strategies for canine prostate diseases, including pharmacological options and advanced procedures, but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study suggests that the anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation properties of Taohong Siwu decoction may be linked to its effects on androgenic alopecia through specific biological processes and pathways.
August 2025 in “Andrology” In this study, the researchers reconstructed Abraham's family pedigree from the Bible's book of Genesis to explore potential medical or genetic explanations for reported cases of familial infertility, linking historical accounts with plausible scientific reasoning.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurveda Research” This study evaluated the 5α-reductase inhibitory effects of several Ayurvedic herbs and found that Eclipta alba exhibited the highest activity, suggesting its potential for use in treatments for androgenic disorders like alopecia.
May 2024 in “Scientific African” This research used computational methods to identify potential new treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia, finding three compounds from Ghanaian plants with promising binding energy against 5alpha reductase 2 compared to existing drugs, yet further in vitro validation is necessary to confirm their efficacy.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” This study found that the topical Shen Bai hair growing decoction may improve androgenetic alopecia in mice by suppressing TNF-α and IL-6 levels, enhancing follicle density, and reducing apoptosis.
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.
November 2022 in “Cureus” This study reviews various treatment options for androgenic alopecia, emphasizing the potential use of drug-loaded nanoparticles, but reports no new research results.
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study found that a chitosan-decorated finasteride nanosystem exhibited satisfactory drug release and retention in rat skin, suggesting it could enhance topical delivery for androgenic alopecia treatment.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This review discusses the role of HPV vaccination and early screening in reducing cervical cancer incidence but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports” This study found that prolonged use of finasteride in women led to altered levels of sex steroids, DNA damage, and increased menstrual bleeding, suggesting adverse health effects without clear benefits for androgenetic alopecia treatment.
January 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a new topical atraric acid formulation, AA-TF#15, which showed a significantly higher drug penetration and increased hair regrowth in mice compared to minoxidil and finasteride treatments, suggesting its potential effectiveness for treating scalp androgenic alopecia.
September 2022 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This study found that in young men with post-finasteride syndrome, there are potential genetic risk factors associated with psychological and sexual dysfunctions, suggesting genetic screening may be beneficial before prescribing finasteride.
October 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” This review highlights recent advancements in engineered probiotics for wound healing, reporting that genetically engineered strains of Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactococcus cremoris have shown promise in promoting faster wound healing in pre-clinical and clinical settings, particularly for diabetic foot ulcers.
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May 2024 in “European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education” In this study, a high prevalence of anabolic-androgenic steroid use was observed among bodybuilding athletes in Sergipe, Brazil, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds, highlighting the need for increased awareness about the associated health risks.