30 citations
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September 2016 in “BMJ” This study found that 5-α reductase inhibitors do not significantly increase the risk of erectile dysfunction in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia or alopecia, although duration of benign prostatic hyperplasia may elevate risk.
20 citations
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August 2018 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” This review summarized existing research on finasteride and erectile dysfunction, finding a correlation between finasteride use for benign prostatic hyperplasia and ED, but not strongly for male androgenetic alopecia.
20 citations
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June 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” This study found that long-term dutasteride therapy in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia worsened erectile dysfunction, reduced testosterone levels, and increased blood glucose and lipid profile, indicating negative metabolic impacts.
19 citations
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September 2019 in “PLOS genetics” This study found that telomere shortening disrupts BMP/pSmad/P63 signaling, leading to skin atrophy via Follistatin up-regulation, and suggests potential therapeutic targets.
18 citations
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that in a mouse model, alopecia areata was associated with changes in heart structure, biochemistry, and gene expression linked to cardiac hypertrophy after ACTH exposure.
15 citations
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November 2015 in “Pharmacopsychiatry” This review discusses sexual dysfunction as a side effect of α-blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH/LUTS, highlighting methodological flaws in existing studies and the need for more rigorous research.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study used in vivo confocal microscopy and a ResNet34 deep learning model to classify meibomian gland images with an AUROC greater than 0.95, indicating its potential for automatic diagnosis and screening of meibomian gland dysfunction.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “European Urology” Using finasteride for hair loss or prostate issues does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Cureus” This review synthesizes evidence on the prevalence, impacts, causes, and treatment of erectile dysfunction in men under 40 but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for comprehensive evaluation and individualized care.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This pharmacovigilance study identified 64 drugs linked to hair loss, revealing specific demographic trends and timing patterns, and emphasized the importance of gender-specific monitoring and label updates to better convey real-world risks.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Stem Cells” This review discusses the role of melanocyte stem cells in skin pigmentation and potential regenerative therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction reports.
21 citations
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July 2019 in “Cardiovascular Research” This study found that prenatal exposure to androgens caused long-lasting heart remodeling and left ventricular hypertrophy in female mice offspring, suggesting potential cardiac risks for daughters of mothers with PCOS.
17 citations
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February 2012 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study found that xerosis and pruritus are prevalent in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis, highlighting the importance of early recognition of skin issues to alleviate discomfort and reduce complications.
56 citations
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January 2015 in “Circulation” This study found that finasteride treatment improved cardiac function and reduced heart failure progression in mice, suggesting it could be a potential therapy for pathological cardiac hypertrophy and dysfunction.
19 citations
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September 2016 in “Pharmacotherapy” This study found that the risk of persistent sexual dysfunction was higher in men who stopped using finasteride 1 mg compared to omeprazole users.
9 citations
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July 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This article examines 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors and their link to persistent sexual dysfunction, but it reports no new clinical findings.
April 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Many women experience sexual dysfunction, but few seek help, and better treatment and medical training are needed.
February 2021 in “Journal of nursing education and practice” This study found that while kidney transplant recipients generally reported good quality of life on immunosuppressive therapies, women experienced more distressing symptoms and lower satisfaction compared to men.
This review discusses cyclosporine A's mechanisms of action and side effects compared to tacrolimus in renal transplantation, but it reports no new experimental results; the authors highlight implications for cardiovascular risk management.
67 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This review discusses the various skin manifestations associated with end-stage renal disease and their potential causes but reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize pruritus as a significant condition.
13 citations
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December 2012 in “Frontiers in bioscience” This review discusses the potential role of vitamin D deficiency in cardiovascular and renal diseases and suggests that supplemental vitamin D could benefit cardiovascular outcomes, especially in African American and postmenopausal women; it reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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January 2026 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses the impaired functionality of regulatory T cells in the pancreas during the development of Type 1 diabetes, highlighting their role in disease pathogenesis, potential of Treg-based therapies, and challenges in clinical applications.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Brain Research” This study found that testosterone replacement in castrated male rats counteracted endotoxemia-induced arterial baroreflex dysfunction without significantly affecting neuroinflammation.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found extensive real-world and clinical trial exposure to baricitinib across various disease states, ages, and racial populations, contributing data to its overall profile.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that daily use of an emollient PLUS containing ADE-G1 significantly reduced xerosis severity and improved quality of life in cancer patients, regardless of their initial xerosis severity or cancer treatment.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that the 1 mg dose of finasteride was associated with a wide range of adverse effects, including sexual, psychological, and metabolic symptoms, in the FAERS data.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “PLoS ONE” This study identified numerous drugs with potential to trigger vitiligo, cautioning that these pharmacovigilance findings need further validation and that patients on these medications should be monitored for vitiligo development.
237 citations
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January 2010 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The authors updated recommendations on diagnosing and treating women's sexual dysfunctions, emphasizing a comprehensive assessment approach, while noting the need for further multidisciplinary research.
December 2011 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” This study found that high-fructose intake in rats led to significant kidney histological changes, such as podocyte damage and inflammatory responses, which persisted even after returning to a standard diet.