28 citations
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” This review discusses the potential of 4-azasteroids as 5α-reductase inhibitors for treating hirsutism, reporting their promising effects in animal studies but noting no clinical trials have been conducted yet.
January 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men with hair loss who take a certain type of medication may experience fewer COVID-19 symptoms.
6 citations
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January 2004 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” In this study, men using Propecia for alopecia showed normal erectile hemodynamics despite erectile dysfunction after stopping 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, while some BPH patients exhibited abnormal results potentially linked to vascular risk factors.
October 2022 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Médico” This narrative review discusses adverse effects associated with 5-ARI treatments for male-pattern baldness and benign prostate hyperplasia, including sexual health, neurological, endocrine, metabolic, and cardiovascular impacts, and emphasizes careful prescription assessment.
This review examines various online resources, including consumer and professional sites, related to male-pattern baldness treatments such as Rogaine, Propecia, surgical options, and cosmetic solutions, underscoring the abundance of information available to both healthcare providers and consumers searching for hair loss remedies.
21 citations
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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This review discusses skin diseases in transgender patients receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy and procedures, highlighting unique conditions and the underdiagnosis that affects their quality of life and mental health.
January 2024 in “European journal of endocrinology” The article was retracted due to data integrity issues.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Uro” This study found that both a proprietary ultrahigh-pressure extract and a hexanic extract of saw palmetto showed comparable inhibition of 5α-reductase, suggesting similar potential for managing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review reports on a polyherbal hair formulation developed to manage male pattern baldness, highlighting its potential to enhance scalp blood circulation, strengthen hair follicles, and promote hair regrowth through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and DHT-inhibiting mechanisms.
3 citations
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July 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article reviews the causes and treatments of hirsutism, emphasizing the importance of considering ethnic and cultural norms when interpreting grading systems, and reports no new original findings.
May 2008 in “10th European Congress of Endocrinology” This study discovered that TTR is expressed in the human placenta as early as 6 weeks gestation, with increased levels in the first trimester potentially facilitating thyroid hormone delivery to the fetus.
July 2006 in “Inpharma Weekly” October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This notice corrects an article on fluridil for androgenetic alopecia, indicating potential conflicts of interest due to the authors' patent holdings and funding source; it reports no new research findings.
July 2026 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” 1 citations
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August 2019 in “Evidence-Based Practice” Spironolactone and finasteride are equally effective for hirsutism in transgender women.
16 citations
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October 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” In this study, sildenafil was found to enhance human dermal papilla cell proliferation and promote hair growth in mice, suggesting potential use in alopecia treatment.
July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Men's facial rejuvenation involves unique challenges and is increasingly popular, with many opting for nonsurgical treatments.
The text is about acne, excessive hair growth, and hair loss due to hormones.
February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The researchers reported that using Natesto® testosterone gel improved erectile function and mood in hypogonadal men over a 90-day period.
19 citations
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July 2006 in “Lasers in medical science” This review discusses hormone-related hair growth, hirsutism treatment options, and the combination of eflornithine and laser hair removal, reporting no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reported that Tomorrowlabs HIF strengthening factor [HSF] hair restoration technology significantly improved hair thickness, density, shine, and elasticity, while reducing hair loss by an average of 66.8% and enhancing hair growth by up to 32.5% in subjects with androgenic alopecia over nine months.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This source notes that while low-dose oral minoxidil is effective for treating androgenetic alopecia, it has been associated with electrocardiogram changes and palpitations even at low doses.
September 2025 in “JMIR Dermatology” This narrative review reported that direct-to-consumer teledermatology improves access to care, adherence, and patient satisfaction for treating male androgenetic alopecia, but may lead to higher drug costs.
This study developed a personalized microneedle that delivers finasteride directly to the skin, facilitating a sustained release and potentially reducing side effects associated with oral administration.
71 citations
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October 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study presents a novel in vitro assay using human folliculoid microspheres to research hair growth, which may facilitate preclinical testing of hair growth-modulatory agents.
December 1976 in “PubMed” This review discusses the histology of pilo-sebaceous follicles, androgen receptors, and various treatments for hirsutism and acne in women, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 1981 Antiandrogens can treat excess body hair and hair loss by blocking male hormones.
June 2009 in “Chin J Endocr Surg” This study found that combining finasteride with antibiotics was more effective in treating inflammatory hemospermia than antibiotics alone, possibly due to reduced VEGF synthesis and inhibited microvascular formation.