This study identified distinct and significant adverse event patterns across different drug classes used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, confirming known risks and suggesting novel safety signals for further investigation.
November 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” This announcement from the President of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery reports the formation and incorporation of the International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, but offers no new research findings.
21 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the dermatologic care of transgender individuals and highlights the need for more quantitative research to improve clinical understanding and support future studies.
22 citations
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January 2015 in “The Cochrane library” This review found no evidence that DHEA improves quality of life or decreases menopausal symptoms in peri- and postmenopausal women, but it may slightly enhance sexual function compared to placebo.
32 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study assessed the use of oral finasteride in transgender men with androgenetic alopecia and found that all patients improved by one grade on the Norwood–Hamilton scale within about 5.5 months, with no significant adverse effects reported during the 16.2 months of follow-up.
July 1985 in “American pharmacy” This study found that topical minoxidil significantly increased terminal hair growth in men with early male pattern baldness compared to placebo over a 4-month period.
September 2017 in “ics.org” July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
8 citations
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November 2015 in “Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that KH053, combining Panax ginseng and bee-pollen, significantly reduced prostate weight and DHT levels, inhibiting BPH development in a rat model.
March 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses finasteride and dutasteride use for androgenetic alopecia in light of recent concerns over persistent erectile dysfunction but provides no new clinical findings.
December 2012 in “http://isrctn.org/>”
20 citations
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February 2002 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses the potential uses of 5α-reductase inhibitors for conditions ranging from benign prostatic hyperplasia to skin disorders like acne and male pattern baldness, but it reports no new clinical results.
This study analyzed the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System and found distinct safety signals and adverse event patterns among α1-blockers, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and tadalafil used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, emphasizing known risks and identifying potential new ones that require further study.
July 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article profiles a respected hair restoration surgeon, Bill Parsley, and honors the "unsung heroes" who work diligently in the field without seeking recognition; it reports no research findings.
1 citations
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July 1997 in “Inpharma Weekly” Finasteride improves hair growth and satisfaction in men with male pattern baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study reported that a novel ionic liquid delivery system combining ferulic acid and finasteride enhanced the solubility, skin permeation, and effectiveness in promoting hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia mice, suggesting an improved topical treatment approach.
January 2011 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses reports from patients of reduced body hair in certain areas following oral finasteride use; it reports no new clinical results.
November 2025 in “Urology” This study found that the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company offers significant cost savings on men's health medications compared to both Medicare and GoodRx, particularly for erectile dysfunction treatments.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” This article discusses hyperandrogenism, including its symptoms, causes, and diagnostic approaches, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the role of interdisciplinary care in treatment.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This case report describes a 57-year-old woman with hirsutism, hair loss, and vocal changes, who was found to have elevated testosterone levels but normal dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate levels.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Curēus” This literature review identified that phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors, such as Tadalafil, are highly effective in improving lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia, while the efficacy of saw palmetto remains inconsistent.
195 citations
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May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism, emphasizing that a systematic evaluation can determine its cause, while combination therapy effectively manages the condition for most patients.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” This review examines changes in hair physiology and treatment options for transgender patients on hormonal therapy but reports no new clinical findings, offering treatment recommendations based on the authors' experiences.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This piece describes the EndoPump Male Enhancement supplement, which claims to enhance erections and libido, but notes that there is insufficient medical evidence supporting the efficacy of its ingredients for sexual health.
March 1997 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
January 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses a case of a patient with Norwood 3 balding who was treated with finasteride and temporal thickening via strip FUT; it reports no new results.
April 2019 in “Advances in integrative medicine” This study found that the highest rebound value in concrete with high volume slag occurs with 40% slag content, 10–20 mm basalt aggregates, and greater carbonation depth.