24 citations
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July 1994 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Researchers found an RNA transcript that might help control a growth factor linked to tumor development.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study demonstrated that SHFKO significantly accelerated healing in acute radiation-induced skin injuries, with mechanisms involving apoptosis inhibition, suppression of inflammation, and restoration of ROS balance, suggesting its potential as a novel multi-target therapy for radiodermatitis.
6 citations
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April 2009 in “Obstetrician & gynaecologist/The obstetrician & gynaecologist” This article reviews the assessment, causes, and management approaches for hirsutism in women, emphasizing ethical considerations concerning unapproved drug use and contraceptive responsibility but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery” This review discusses the impact of hormones on female sexual function and dysfunction, highlighting the complexity and gaps in basic research, and reports no new clinical findings.
June 2026 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” This article presents the SH-1 molecule as a novel AR antagonist for androgenetic alopecia treatment, highlighting its tissue-specific action and potential for commercialization, but provides no new clinical results.
6 citations
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April 2009 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source describes SH‑1 as a next-generation androgen receptor antagonist designed for localized treatment of androgenetic alopecia, aiming to reverse follicular miniaturization while maintaining endocrine balance. Unlike traditional therapies, SH‑1 offers tissue-specific action, avoiding systemic effects.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride's link to health issues like male breast cancer, infertility, and prostate cancer needs more research through placebo-controlled trials to confirm.
February 2020 in “Definitions” This study found that finasteride treatment may decrease contraction of seminal vesicle tissue and alter some semen parameters in male rabbits.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “MedChemComm” This study characterized the SARM PF-05314882, finding it demonstrates anabolic activity in rats with minimal effects on the prostate, seminal vesicles, and luteinizing hormone levels.
This article discusses solitary hirsutism, emphasizing that treatment is mostly cosmetic unless contraception is also desired, and reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this case report, goserelin, a GnRH agonist, was effective in managing stuttering priapism and improving erectile function in a patient with sickle cell disease, suggesting potential for last-line treatment.
January 2025 in “Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences” This study observed that 69.9% of postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia experienced female pattern hair loss, significantly linked to early menopause, chronic diseases, family history, and stress, and found this condition also impacts women's self-confidence and social interactions.
28 citations
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January 1991 in “Reproductive Toxicology” Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.
June 2013 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” This study found no significant relationship between hormone levels and sexual function in young women with hirsutism compared to a control group.
May 2026 in “RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218” This study reviewed recent scientific evidence on the neuroendocrine and metabolic impacts of chronic use of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, detailing its association with sexual dysfunction, mood disorders, insulin resistance, and other metabolic disorders, suggesting persistent biopsycho-social risks beyond transient side effects in users.
1 citations
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April 1993 in “Problemy e̊ndokrinologii” This article discusses hyperandrogenism syndrome in women, highlighting systemic antiandrogenic therapy as advisable for severe or moderate hirsutism but reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This study found that topical eflornithine effectively reduces facial hair growth in women with hirsutism, showing improved outcomes when used alone or with laser and IPL therapies.
1 citations
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June 1987 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that despite a high incidence of side effects, patients generally tolerated spironolactone while benefiting from its treatment effects for acne and hirsutism.
123 citations
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August 2005 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, the researchers observed that treatment with intralesional and topical corticosteroids, finasteride, and minoxidil may stop the progression of frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal and premenopausal women.
29 citations
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February 2011 in “PloS one” This study found that blocking corticotropin-releasing factor receptors with astressin-B promoted hair regrowth and prevented alopecia in a mouse model of stress-induced hair loss.
78 citations
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August 2017 in “Endocrine Reviews” This review discusses the free hormone hypothesis for measuring "free" testosterone and critiques its theoretical basis and clinical application, noting it lacks critical empirical testing and has inconsistent utility in assessing androgen status.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that spironolactone has shown effectiveness in improving hair density and reducing shedding in female pattern hair loss, particularly for women with hyperandrogenism, though benefits often diminish after stopping treatment.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that frontal fibrosing alopecia involves distinct molecular changes, such as downregulation of steroid and cholesterol pathways and upregulation of fibrotic and immune response genes, which may help guide treatment strategies.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”
38 citations
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January 1997 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that both finasteride and flutamide effectively reduced hirsutism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, decreasing the Ferriman-Gallwey score and hair diameter without significant side effects.
February 2026 in “Toxicology Letters” This study used an in silico/in vitro approach to identify potential inhibitors of the enzyme SRD5A2, finding that the androgen receptor modulator MK-0773 is a moderate inhibitor, although it does not act as a covalent inhibitor like finasteride.
In this study, researchers observed that estrogen and its receptors play a crucial role in hair growth and control, with notable sex-dependent differences in human scalp hair follicles.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that impaired Nrf2 signaling and its relationship with keratin 16 may contribute to follicular hyperkeratinization and occlusion in hidradenitis suppurativa, opening new therapeutic avenues.
October 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study developed and validated the Hair-Shedding Visual Scale for Asian Women, finding it to be an effective tool for identifying FPHL and TE.