11 citations
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June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” In this study of Han Chinese women, the mitochondrial DNA N haplogroup was associated with a higher risk of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and its specific manifestations, such as skin impairment and neurological disturbances.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “Cells” This study found that topical application of recombinant human MG53 protein mitigated nitrogen mustard-induced skin injuries in mice by preserving epidermal integrity and hair follicle structure.
1 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of anatomy” This study reported that novel kainate derivatives, especially ZCZ90, maintained potency in affecting proprioceptive sensory organ firing, aiding future receptor studies for potential treatment innovations.
September 2025 in “Cell Biochemistry and Function” In this study, ZnO nanoparticles synthesized with Ferulago angulata extract and doped with magnesium showed improved antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, and facilitated faster wound healing and hair growth in a burn treatment model, although higher concentrations decreased cell viability.
November 2023 in “Dermatologic therapy” The scalp serum reduced scalp discomfort and symptoms without affecting skin moisture loss.
May 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This study investigated genetic and epigenetic markers for prostate cancer, reporting that certain genotype combinations may influence cancer risk or protection and identifying GSTP1 promoter methylation as a strong prognostic and diagnostic marker linked to tumor aggressiveness.
64 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study suggests that 5 mg/day oral finasteride may increase hair density and thickness in normoandrogenic Asian women with female pattern hair loss over 12 months.
19 citations
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May 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma with 5% minoxidil solution improves hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
2 citations
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December 2012 in “The Professional Medical Journal” This study found that Biobran MGN-3 significantly reduced chemotherapy-induced tiredness, anorexia, nausea, and hair loss, improving quality of life in breast cancer patients undergoing treatment.
September 2013 in “Science” This study found that single-crystal magnesium samples smaller than 100 nm exhibited increased plastic deformation due to greater activation of nonbasal planes as local flow stresses approached 2 GPa.
101 citations
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March 2019 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that Oncostatin M, via JAK-STAT5 signaling, keeps hair follicle stem cells inactive, and its removal leads to hair growth initiation in mice.
89 citations
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December 2006 in “Lancet Oncology” In this study, 1 mg/day finasteride lowered serum PSA concentration in men aged 40–60, suggesting that PSA adjustment recommendations for prostate cancer screening using 5 mg/day finasteride should also apply to this lower dose for hair loss treatment.
65 citations
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September 1999 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, complete to excellent hair regrowth was observed in 63.3% of patients with extensive alopecia areata treated with biweekly dexamethasone pulses, although mild side effects were frequent.
53 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that low-dose oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% solution both improved hair density in women with female-pattern hair loss, but oral minoxidil may offer advantages in reducing hair shedding.
44 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that 5 mg/day oral finasteride was effective and safe for improving hair outcomes in normoandrogenic postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia over 18 months.
43 citations
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January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that 9 out of 12 women with acne or alopecia showed subjective improvement with finasteride treatment despite having normal free testosterone levels, suggesting a potential role of 5alpha-reductase activity.
32 citations
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July 2003 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology”
30 citations
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March 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study of men with androgenetic alopecia, daily finasteride 1 mg alongside hair transplant improved scalp hair density and growth of nontransplanted hair compared to placebo over 48 weeks.
23 citations
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October 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that finasteride 1 mg daily, taken before and after hair transplant surgery, significantly improved scalp hair coverage and density in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo.
22 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reports on twice-weekly 5 mg betamethasone oral pulse therapy for alopecia areata but provides no clinical results.
18 citations
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January 2003 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” In this study, low-dose finasteride (2.5 mg/day) significantly reduced hirsutism scores in women over 12 months without significant hormonal changes or serious side effects.
11 citations
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” This article reviews multiple entries on the Androlog blog regarding finasteride use, concluding that a 1-mg dose does not adversely affect spermatogenesis or pose a risk during conception or pregnancy.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.
6 citations
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April 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that 32% of men continued finasteride use for 1 to 3 years, with many reporting poor hair growth results.
5 citations
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August 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology” 4 citations
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March 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Minoxidil increases nail growth more than biotin.
4 citations
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September 2006 in “European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This study concluded that finasteride 1 mg does not significantly affect the metabolism of omeprazole in young healthy Japanese male extensive or poor metabolizers for CYP2C19.
1 citations
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August 1999 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg effectively treats male pattern hair loss with minimal side effects.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study determined that men taking finasteride 1 mg/day exhibited significantly reduced sperm production and morphology compared to controls, although there were no notable changes in hormonal, sexual, or psychological function.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that men taking 1 mg/day of finasteride had significantly reduced sperm production and morphology but similar hormonal, sexual, and psychological profiles compared to controls, suggesting finasteride affects semen quality without altering other physiological functions.