May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study explored the potential of stigmasterol as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia through various simulation techniques, finding promising interactions with key genes involved in hair loss, but further experimental validation is needed before clinical application.
186 citations
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December 2011 in “Molecules” This study reported that while no synthesized compounds surpassed finasteride in 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, certain 4-azasteroid-2-oximes exhibited notable inhibition.
April 1992 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” This study reports the development of novel 4-amido-Δ4,6-steroids as potential inhibitors of 5α-reductase, showing promising in vitro results for conditions like acne and benign prostatic cancer.
January 2020 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu” This study suggests that 5α-reductase-mediated metabolism of progesterone contributes to the differentiation of endometrial stromal cells, potentially influencing progesterone levels and promoting cell differentiation.
5 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that aliphatic ester moieties in 16-formyl-17-methoxy dehydroepiandrosterone derivatives increased their potency as 5α-reductase type 2 inhibitors in vitro compared to finasteride.
January 2006 in “Benzina: Revista d'excepcions culturals” This study observed that new trienone compounds consistently showed higher 5alpha-reductase inhibitory activity compared to corresponding dienones across various biological models.
August 2025 in “Therapeutics” In this study, low concentrations of DMSO were found to decrease androgen receptor expression and inhibit the migration of prostate cancer cells, suggesting potential as an anticancer therapy.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study highlights the complexity of managing PCOS and its symptoms in transmen, suggesting hormonal fluctuations may lead to symptomatic relief with low dose estradiol.
6 citations
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April 2004 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that four new progesterone derivatives reduced prostate weight in gonadectomized hamsters, suggesting potent in vivo antiandrogenic effects similar to finasteride.
3 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone safely promotes hair growth similar to minoxidil.
64 citations
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January 1985 in “Clinical endocrinology” In this study, treatment with the oral contraceptive containing 30 μg ethinyl oestradiol and 150 μg desogestrel significantly reduced androgen-dependent hair growth in hirsute women over one year.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, the authors highlight the potential of intradermal microinjections of dutasteride as an adjunctive therapy for androgenetic alopecia, though they note that information on its effectiveness remains limited.
20 citations
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March 2005 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This study reports that newly synthesized steroidal trienones exhibit higher 5α-reductase inhibitory activity than dienones in various biological models, suggesting potential use in treating androgen-dependent diseases.
14 citations
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June 2011 in “Steroids” This study found that several dehydroepiandrosterone ester derivatives effectively reduced prostate and seminal vesicle weight in gonadectomized hamsters treated with testosterone, demonstrating potential antiandrogen effects comparable to Finasteride.
1 citations
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December 2011 in “Arzneimittelforschung” This study found that the compound 9,11-dehydrocortexolone 17alpha-butyrate (CB-03-04) showed strong local antiandrogenic activity in animal models, suggesting potential for treating prostate conditions.
7 citations
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August 2010 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” This study found that some synthesized 17-oximino-5-androsten-3β-yl esters demonstrated stronger cytotoxicity and antiandrogenic activity against prostate cancer cells than finasteride.
1 citations
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January 2002 in “PubMed” The researchers reported that both finasteride and PM-9 competitively inhibit the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme in P. crustosum broth.
52 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of low-dose oral minoxidil (2.5-5 mg daily) in men with male androgenetic alopecia, aiming to contribute data to an area with limited previous reports. Results are not provided in the abstract.
4 citations
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
18 citations
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January 2002 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that several new pregnane derivatives, especially steroids 16 and 19, demonstrated higher antiandrogenic activity on male hamster models than the commonly used finasteride.
15 citations
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March 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that α-spinasterol treatment significantly reduced testosterone propionate-induced prostatic hyperplasia in rats, suggesting potential benefits for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia.
35 citations
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July 2008 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This study found that medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment in women with PCOS reduced hyperandrogenism-related hormonal levels and improved skin conditions without affecting lipid or carbohydrate metabolism.
December 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers found that a propylene glycol-free and alcohol-reduced topical foam containing minoxidil and finasteride remained chemically, physically, and microbially stable for 180 days when stored properly at room temperature in light-resistant containers.
164 citations
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January 2003 in “Drugs”
June 2026 in “Oriental Journal Of Chemistry” This research found that a novel dehydroepiandrosterone derivative (12) significantly reduces cell viability and increases apoptosis in testosterone-stimulated normal and tumor prostate cells, unlike finasteride and dutasteride, which also showed activity under dihydrotestosterone stimulation.
April 2022 in “Reactions Weekly”
August 2022 in “Yakugaku zasshi” In this study, pre-treatment with steam towel, l-menthol, and CA-carpronium enhanced the absorption of minoxidil nanoparticles in mice, potentially increasing therapeutic efficiency without side effects.
September 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article is a promotional piece about the MaasaLong supplement, which is claimed to improve male health concerns like erectile dysfunction, with no new empirical research results reported.
211 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of Nutrition Health & Aging” This study found that while MK-0773 significantly increased lean body mass in sarcopenic frail elderly women, it did not significantly improve muscle strength or physical function compared to placebo.