December 2023 in “Natural product research” This study found that compound 4 from Urtica triangularis subsp. pinnatifida exhibited stronger anti-BPH activity against BPH-1 cells with an IC50 of 79.75 μM compared to finasteride's IC50 of 91.8 μM, while compounds 1, 2, and 5 showed moderate activity.
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January 2010 in “PubMed” This case report observed no hair regrowth after treating a woman with postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia using systemic and local corticosteroids, suggesting the need for more innovative therapies.
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study observed that both prenatal androgen exposure and postnatal early-life environment influence the development of PCOS-like phenotypes and changes in the gut microbiota in prenatally androgenized offspring.
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August 2013 in “한국응용생명화학회지” This study found that among eleven tested polymethoxyflavones, 5-hydroxy-7,4′-dimethoxyflavone was the strongest steroid 5α-reductase inhibitor and suggests potential use for benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment.
October 2020 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This case study reports a previously undescribed cause of drug-induced autoimmune hepatitis triggered by para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), emphasizing the need for caution with this supplement.
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses using human follicular fluid in metabolomic analysis as a diagnostic tool and predictor of success in assisted reproductive technology for PCOS patients, reporting no new results.
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January 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” In this study, FMN was found to inhibit androgen receptor function and androgen-regulated gene expression in prostate cancer cells, suggesting potential as an antiandrogen therapy.
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May 1983 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde” This study concluded that intramuscular administration of medium-dose cyproterone acetate with oral ethinylestradiol is highly effective in managing hirsutism, showing better response rates than high-dose oral treatment.
January 2015 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” This study reports that polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly arachidonic acid alone and combined with eicosapentaenoic acid, may stimulate hair growth and enhance hair growth factors in mice and human dermal cells.
This study found that the ethanolic extract of Guazuma ulmifolia, or mutamba, showed only intermediate levels of phenolic compounds and low antioxidant activity in laboratory tests, suggesting limited potential in alleviating oxidative stress conditions like cancer or cardiovascular diseases.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that ultra-high molecular weight poly-γ-glutamic acid promoted hair growth in telogenic C57BL/6 mice by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase activity and inducing the anagen phase.
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May 2019 in “Annals of Medicine” In this study, researchers found that most food supplement labels in Portugal recommend daily mineral doses exceeding the EU's Recommended Daily Allowance, with some even surpassing the Tolerable Upper Intake Level, raising safety concerns regarding potential adverse effects.
May 2020 in “Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship Journal” This study discusses the development of a turmeric-based herbal hair removal product named PASIKULA, highlighting its potential to increase the economic value of turmeric and acceptance by consumers.
October 2025 in “Aquaculture” Coconut oil boosts testosterone but doesn't fully trigger reproductive maturity in pufferfish.
December 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This study consisted of a pharmacy master's thesis detailing practical experiences during a hospital and community pharmacy internship and scientific investigations into the off-label use of dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia and oral vaccines for urinary tract infection prophylaxis, emphasizing therapeutic applications and mechanisms of action.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the follicular unit extraction technique in hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia and other hair loss conditions, noting it can effectively meet patient expectations but reports no new clinical data.
This study assessed the environmental impact of the drug finasteride on Daphnia magna, finding that both acute and chronic exposure impaired development and reproduction, affected gene expression and metabolism, and altered lipid profiles, highlighting the need to understand pharmaceutical impacts on aquatic ecosystems.
May 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2013 in “Reactions Weekly”
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May 2017 in “Urologe A” This study reports an increase in the use of tamsulosin/finasteride for benign prostatic syndrome in Germany but highlights that reliable comparisons with monotherapies are lacking due to study design deficiencies.
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January 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that while various treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia showed limited effectiveness, dutasteride most effectively stabilized the condition among patients at Duke University.
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March 1979 in “Journal of Animal Science” This study suggests that feeding pregnant mares protein blocks with urea is as effective as hand-fed protein supplements in supporting hair follicle development and protein status.
January 2026 in “Open Veterinary Journal” This study found that supplementing cat and dog food with PUFA-rich oil improved hair flexibility, brightness, and skin condition, though it also increased serum triglyceride levels, suggesting careful consideration of dosage and fatty acid composition is warranted.
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October 2005 in “Annals of Oncology” This review found that fulvestrant is well tolerated in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer, showing lower incidence of joint disorders than non-steroidal aromatase inhibitors.
March 2026 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Applied Natural Science” This study reported that Cosmos caudatus extract alone may therapeutically modulate the AR–FGF-2 axis in a BPH rat model, comparable to finasteride, but combining them disrupted pathway regulation, increasing TGF-β levels.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adalimumab significantly improves quality of life for patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
March 2026 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” In this study, L-PRF was associated with successful osseointegration and tissue healing when used with biomaterial for dental implants in a patient with an atretic bone ridge.
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July 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract contains author information and a disclosure regarding the Mohebi Inserter for hair transplantation but provides no new clinical research findings.
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May 2007 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The study concluded that poly(propylene carbonate maleate) microspheres effectively encapsulated finasteride, achieving a biphasic release with prolonged drug release over 5-6 weeks in vitro.
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January 2019 in “Animals” This study suggests that PDGFA and BMP2 play a role in the hair follicle cycle in cashmere goats, with PDGFA particularly involved in activating the growth phase.