14 citations,
May 2021 in “Marine Drugs” PDRN, derived from salmon sperm, shows promise in healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and regenerating tissues, but more research is needed to understand its mechanisms and improve its use.
May 2023 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Neem is highly beneficial for health and beauty with no major side effects.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Men and women in infertile couples feel using donor sperm may cause more stress and marital issues than using donor eggs.
25 citations,
July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
10 citations,
October 2008 in “Andrologia” Finasteride changes antioxidant enzyme expression, possibly affecting sperm protection in rats.
65 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of the Neurological Sciences” Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.
32 citations,
February 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.
16 citations,
December 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Markers” Longer CAG and GGN repeats increase alopecia risk, but no significant link to post-finasteride syndrome found.
2 citations,
February 2020 in “Rivista Urologia” Both terazosin and baclofen effectively reduce pain in young men with chronic testicular pain, with no difference in their effectiveness.
June 2023 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome causes rapid aging from a genetic mutation, with no cure but ongoing research into potential treatments.
39 citations,
May 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Psoriasis treatments range from topical creams to systemic medications with serious side effects, and while treatments can manage symptoms, there is no cure.
10 citations,
September 2015 in “Folia Histochemica Et Cytobiologica” Finasteride treatment in male rats can reduce fertility and affect sperm development in their offspring.
35 citations,
June 2005 in “The Milbank Quarterly” The conclusion is that formalizing how past decisions influence current health technology assessments could improve the credibility and defense of coverage decisions.
5 citations,
December 2012 in “PubMed” Stopping the use of the drug finasteride can improve sperm count and does not prevent normal conception, but caution is advised when trying to conceive.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Greater intimacy leads to better self-reported health in couples having infertility treatment.
23 citations,
October 2015 in “Andrology” New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.
16 citations,
January 2017 in “Asian journal of andrology/Asian Journal of Andrology” Men who start puberty later may have lower sperm quality and different hormone levels in adulthood.
Stem cells regenerate tissues and their behavior varies by environment, suggesting the hematopoietic system model may need revision.
March 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” A man's fertility improved after he stopped taking finasteride but worsened again when he restarted the medication.
69 citations,
February 1983 in “Gut” Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.
39 citations,
January 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.
38 citations,
December 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride may cause male infertility, stopping it can help.
30 citations,
July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Polyamines are important for hair growth, but more research is needed to understand their functions and treatment potential.
18 citations,
July 2020 in “Basic and Clinical Andrology” Wait 3 months after COVID-19 before trying assisted reproduction and further research is needed on COVID-19's effects on male hormones and fertility.
14 citations,
January 2018 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.
13 citations,
January 2019 in “Endocrine journal” Dihydrotestosterone treatment can help penis growth in boys with 5α-reductase deficiency but doesn't fully normalize size after puberty.
10 citations,
June 2001 in “Annals of neurology” Alzheimer's patients have higher levels of certain chemicals in their hair.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Some minoxidil combinations can help differentiate leukemia cells without harming other cells.