22 citations
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August 2011 in “Endocrine Practice” This review discusses the etiology, diagnosis, and management strategies for hirsutism, noting that serious underlying disorders are rare and emphasizing targeted treatment to manage testosterone's effects.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Innovare Academic Sciences - Innovare Journal of Business Management” This study found that several herbal extracts, like those from Tridax procumbens and Ginko biloba, have demonstrated hair growth-promoting effects in both animal models and in vitro experiments.
July 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hirsutism treatment should focus more on patient needs and quality of life.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Phytopharmacology” This review identifies natural plants that possess androgen-related compounds, highlighting the potential of phytoandrogens as alternatives to allopathic treatments for conditions like hypogonadism, impotence, infertility, and erectile dysfunction.
6 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that for men with moderate-to-severe LUTS/BPH, 6 months of treatment with tamsulosin plus the hexanic extract of S. repens was as effective as tamsulosin plus a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor but had better tolerability.
July 2025 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” This study found that the new delivery system HL@Mi enhanced the skin penetration, local bioavailability, and safety of minoxidil, supporting improved hair growth in an androgenetic alopecia animal model.
8 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that a spermidine-based nutritional supplement increased the number of anagen phase hair follicles in healthy humans, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss conditions.
14 citations
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November 2012 in “SLAS discovery” This study observed that certain herbal extracts may promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss in cell lines by affecting specific protein expressions similarly to minoxidil.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that DHEA along with osteogenic induction medium significantly promotes the osteogenic differentiation and proliferation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells from older individuals.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” This review discusses the evaluation of hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men across different life stages and presents biomarkers used for diagnosing male hypogonadism, reporting no new clinical results.
3 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study found that six months of using finasteride cream 0.5% did not significantly change the number or thickness of facial hair in women with hirsutism, although patients felt hair growth slowed.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” PFS affects some women, steroids easily bought online, hypogonadism info unreliable, low testosterone linked to CVD.
29 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This article provides an endocrine perspective on evaluating and managing hirsutism but reports no new research findings.
January 2020 in “Asian journal of applied science and technology” This source provides an overview of the dietary recommendations for macronutrient intake and the benefits of plant-based diets, including meeting essential amino acid needs through combining plant proteins and the advantages of consuming complex carbohydrates and adequate fiber for health.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights a polyherbal hair formulation that combines various natural ingredients, reporting potential benefits in improving scalp circulation, strengthening hair, and promoting regrowth, which might offer a safer alternative for managing male pattern baldness compared to synthetic drugs.
March 2004 in “大韓韓醫學會誌 = Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine” This review discusses two FDA-approved drugs for androgenetic alopecia, finasteride and minoxidil, and reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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June 1996 in “PubMed” This review discusses the effects and potential benefits of finasteride in treating hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
This literature review suggests that herbal extracts show promise as antiandrogenic agents for androgen-related conditions, potentially offering a natural alternative with fewer side effects than synthetic medications.
September 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study investigated hair enhancement treatments used by transgender men in the U.S. and found that while 90% used testosterone therapy, 44.1% sought additional facial hair enhancement options such as topical minoxidil, despite significant safety concerns reported by 77.3% of participants.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” This review outlines the major health consequences of anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse, with a focus on sexual and reproductive issues, and suggests management prioritizes cessation and relapse prevention due to lack of robust randomized trials.
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.
February 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this study, researchers developed a novel platform for discovering potential hair loss inhibitors by investigating the testosterone/dihydrotestosterone biosynthetic pathway and its regulation through biochemical mechanisms involving 17β-HSD and 3β-HSD, combined with medicinal plant extracts.
September 2023 in “Medicine” In this case report, a 41-year-old man with moderate androgenic alopecia showed an increase in hair density and improvements in hair characteristics after using Zimmer aqueous spray containing Zimmer herbal extract powder for 3 months, suggesting its potential as an alternative treatment for hair loss.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” This study concluded that male patients with improved lower urinary tract symptoms may have a lower risk of death, suggesting a potential benefit of treating symptoms beyond just managing patient discomfort.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” This source outlines various antiandrogen and androgen inhibitor drugs used to treat cutaneous disorders of hyperandrogenism, detailing their mechanisms, uses, dosages, and side effects, with emphasis on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.
12 citations
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January 2004 in “Reproductive biomedicine online” This review discusses the main features of anti-androgen drugs, combined treatments, and insulin sensitizers in managing hirsutism and reports no new research findings.
1 citations
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January 2001 in “Endocrine Practice” This study suggests that topical finasteride may benefit women with facial hirsutism, based on observations from a small sample.
7 citations
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December 2020 in “Endocrine-related Cancer” This article discusses the potential role of oral DHEA, available as a 'dietary supplement' in the US, in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, calling for clinical trials to assess its safety.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” In this clinical trial, supplementation with Lambdapil® Anti Hair Loss capsules for 6 months significantly improved hair resistance and volume in women and increased the anagen/telogen hair ratio in men, indicating enhanced hair growth compared to the placebo group.
August 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This product description details an ayurvedic herbomineral cream claimed to be for alopecia, listing its plant-based ingredients and the mineral supplement Yashad bhasma, but reports no new clinical results.