May 2025 in “Ambulatornaya khirurgiya = Ambulatory Surgery (Russia)” This study found that using platelet-rich plasma in optimal doses improves mesh integration and reduces the risk of chronic pain and fibrosis in hernia repair, but overdoses led to inflammatory complications in rats.
April 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that treatment with imipramine and pseudoephedrine can effectively restore antegrade ejaculation in diabetic patients suffering from retrograde ejaculation, offering potential fertility solutions through natural or assisted reproductive methods.
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June 2015 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” PRP shows promise for treating certain types of hair loss.
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January 2010 in “JAMA” This abstract highlights that preliminary results from the REDUCE trial indicate dutasteride may lower prostate cancer incidence by 23% in older men compared to a placebo.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this pilot study, combined platelet-rich plasma therapies showed potential benefits for improving skin elasticity and vascular network density in morphea patients, but the small sample size limits definitive conclusions.
35 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Finasteride reduces gambling symptoms in Parkinson's patients.
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May 2024 in “Diseases of the Colon & Rectum” This study found that adding PRP injection did not improve short-term or long-term outcomes in endorectal advancement flap repair for cryptoglandular transsphincteric fistulas at a tertiary referral center.
24 citations
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January 1996 in “The Prostate” This study demonstrated that 12 months of 5 mg daily finasteride treatment reduced prostate volume, dihydrotestosterone, and prostate-specific antigen levels, while improving urinary flow rates and symptom scores in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that patients receiving PRP treatments for various types of alopecia and skin rejuvenation had a higher risk of adverse events and lower self-assessment scores when injections were administered at shallower depths, with significant correlations between patient and physician assessments across different indications.
15 citations
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November 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that while the combination of oral propranolol and intradermal injections in guinea pigs led to psoriasiform changes, it did not fully mimic psoriasis.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study from PRP Bristol suggests that PRP therapy may stimulate hair growth by revitalizing dormant follicles, noting its rising popularity as a non-surgical option for hair restoration.
August 2022 in “IARS international research journal” This review discusses drug repurposing for various conditions, including cancer and COVID-19, highlighting ongoing trials with potential repurposed drugs but provides no new clinical results.
August 2024 in “UPI Journal of Pharmaceutical Medical and Health Sciences” This review article discusses the current applications and research findings of platelet-rich plasma in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, highlighting its potential clinical utility but reporting no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review discusses the modern production methods, mechanisms of action, and various uses of platelet-rich plasma in medicine, highlighting promising applications but noting the need for more high-quality research.
In this study, researchers found that female rats exhibited more pronounced panic-related escape behavior during hypoxia, particularly in the diestrus phase, and that low-dose fluoxetine reduced this behavior, suggesting its potential for managing panic disorder symptoms related to hormonal cycles in women.
January 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride may be a promising treatment for recurrent priapism in sickle cell anemia.
42 citations
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February 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that PNU 157706 is a highly potent inhibitor of human 5α-reductase enzymes, showing a stronger and longer-lasting antiprostatic effect in rats compared to finasteride.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the process and benefits of Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy for hair restoration, emphasizing its safety and potential for encouraging hair growth, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “PubMed” In this study, adult male rats exhibited significant anxiety-like behaviors following finasteride withdrawal, including pronounced hyperactivity and novelty avoidance, highlighting potential parallels with post-finasteride syndrome observed in clinical settings.
December 2012 in “http://isrctn.org/>”
July 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and pregabalin effectively treats neuropathic pain.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This article compares cabergoline and bromocriptine for treating hyperprolactinemic amenorrhea and reports no specific findings.
November 2014 in “Clinical Neurophysiology” High doses of progesterone can reduce seizures in mice.
This review summarizes the diverse applications of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology, such as in hair loss, skin rejuvenation, scar repair, and wound healing, without presenting new clinical findings.
May 2024 in “Reactions weekly”
May 2011 in “Value in Health” This study found that the oral Janus kinase inhibitor CP-690,550 has a direct effect on reducing pruritus in patients with psoriasis, independent of clinician-assessed improvements in psoriasis severity.
In this study, researchers found that during late pregnancy, neuroactive steroid fluctuations increase the number of extrasynaptic GABAA receptors in rat hippocampal cells.
In this study, 87% of women with female pattern hair loss experienced hair regrowth and reduced hair fall after six months of treatment with platelet-rich plasma therapy combined with a Derma roller, suggesting it as a safe treatment option.
25 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Reproductive Health” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma injections for treating erectile dysfunction, noting the potential for regenerative medicine to reverse or halt disease progression, but it reports no new clinical results.