2 citations
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April 2024 in “Urology Annals” Taking dutasteride every other day works as well as daily and better preserves sexual function.
June 2025 in “Experimental and Сlinical Urology” This research found that the new combination drug Predstanormix Duo, with dutasteride and tamsulosin, is bioequivalent to established treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia, showing similar pharmacokinetics and safety, potentially improving treatment availability and adherence in high-risk patients.
June 2006 in “Almustansiriya journal of pharmaceutical sciences/Al-Mustansiriyah journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that melatonin may reduce the dose of prednisone needed for treating alopecia areata and its associated side effects by attenuating free radical damage on the immune system.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “Al-maǧallaẗ al-’irāqiyyaẗ li-l-’ulūm al-ṣaydalāniyyaẗ/Iraqi journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study suggests that using nutrient antioxidants can significantly reduce the dose of prednisolone needed in alopecia areata patients while potentially enhancing hair growth and mitigating side effects.
March 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study suggests that using vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin C for two months may enable a reduction in corticosteroid dosage for alopecia areata, potentially mitigating associated side effects.
14 citations
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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” This study found that the herbal combination PRO 160/120 significantly improved nocturnal voiding frequency in patients with moderate-to-severe LUTS/BPH compared to placebo, with similar effectiveness to tamsulosin and finasteride.
August 2023 in “JAAD International” This study evaluated low dose oral minoxidil as a treatment for female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical results.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Statins do not impact BPH and LUTS progression when combined with finasteride.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “The Journal of Urology” This study concluded that dutasteride modestly reduces nocturia in men but does not improve sleep quality.
February 2007 in “Journal watch” Low-dose finasteride lowers PSA levels, which can make prostate cancer harder to detect.
27 citations
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January 2001 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This study found that a lower maintenance dose of flutamide (125 mg/day) effectively maintained the reduction in hirsutism achieved with an initial higher dose (250 mg/day) in women, without additional side effects.
46 citations
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October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that finasteride at 1 mg/day was the most effective dose for treating male pattern hair loss, with similar efficacy to 5 mg/day and better results than lower doses.
October 2023 in “Microorganisms” This study reported that COVID-19 patients treated with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir had lower anti-spike IgG levels and different cytokine patterns compared to those not receiving antiviral treatment, suggesting early antiviral use may alter immune response by reducing viral load and antigen presentation.
April 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Finasteride lowers PSA levels about the same whether taken at 1 mg or 5 mg daily.
August 2025 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” This study found that gender-diverse individuals experienced higher depression and anxiety levels alongside lower cortisol concentrations, resembling profiles typical in trauma and pain-related conditions.
24 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that 1% and 2% topical minoxidil solutions resulted in clinically noticeable hair growth compared to lower doses or placebo in men with male pattern baldness.
This nested case-control study observed that patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia or androgenic alopecia who had a cumulative 5-ARI dose exceeding 5840 defined daily doses had a significantly reduced mortality risk, while lower doses were linked to higher mortality and suicide rates.
June 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study did not report conclusive results on whether a higher dose of platelets in platelet-rich plasma treatment impacts hair density, emphasizing the need for further evaluation of the trial details.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Korean Journal of Andrology” This study found that combining 4 mg doxazosin with 0.2 mg tamsulosin improved urinary symptoms with fewer vasodilatory side effects compared to a higher dose of doxazosin in hypertensive males with LUTS.
5 citations
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November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” In this study, it was found that higher test anxiety negatively correlated with lower OSCE performance among medical students at Taif Medical College, with female students experiencing a greater impact than males.
February 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed that administering 1000 mg/kg of LSFP significantly reduced serum FSH and LH levels and testicular index in male Wistar rats, while lower doses showed no such effect.
In this study, researchers found that gender-diverse individuals experience higher depression and anxiety levels than cis-gender heterosexuals and exhibit lower hair cortisol levels, suggesting a potential link to health disparities possibly driven by trauma-, fatigue-, and pain-related conditions.
August 2021 in “Annales pharmaceutiques françaises” This study used computer simulations to evaluate the absorption of oral and topical finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia, finding that topical applications resulted in lower plasma concentrations, suggesting potential viability as a treatment option.
18 citations
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January 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that dexamethasone effectively suppressed DHEAS levels in women with elevated levels using much lower doses than previously thought, without significant adverse effects.
March 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found a complex relationship between cumulative doses of 5-ARIs and all-cause mortality among BPH or AGA patients, with lower doses linked to higher suicide rates and higher doses reducing cardiovascular mortality risk.
51 citations
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October 2002 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that both high-dose and low-dose finasteride significantly reduced hirsutism scores in women after 12 months, with the lower dose being safe and cost-effective.
October 2022 in “Deleted Journal” This case study reports intracranial hypertension in a 60-year-old woman linked to prolonged intake of low-dose Vitamin A from propolis capsules, highlighting a potential risk even at lower dosages.
This study found that low-dose oral finasteride effectively maintained hair in Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia, as shown by significantly lower hair loss rates compared to placebo after 24 and 48 weeks.
January 2025 in “Biomedicines” In this study, female rats given high doses of testosterone showed decreased endometrial thickness and lower mRNA levels of components in the LIF signalling pathway, indicating that excessive testosterone may negatively impact endometrial receptivity and potentially affect fertility.
January 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with severe alopecia areata are willing to accept increased risks of serious infection, cancer, and blood clots when opting for a higher dose of ritlecitinib, valuing the potential for greater hair regrowth efficacy compared to a lower dose.