14 citations
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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” This study found that the herbal combination PRO 160/120 significantly improved nocturnal voiding frequency in patients with moderate-to-severe LUTS/BPH compared to placebo, with similar effectiveness to tamsulosin and finasteride.
32 citations
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May 1999 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study found that the gene BSSP, a serine protease, is predominantly expressed in sebaceous glands and is overexpressed in nude mouse skin.
125 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study describes the development of the BASP classification system, providing a universal and systematic approach for classifying pattern hair loss in both men and women.
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June 2021 in “Bezmialem Science” This study found that using a centrifugation speed of 1800 rpm for 10 minutes is optimal for preparing platelet-rich plasma with PRPBAG®, yielding an eightfold increase in platelet concentration.
15 citations
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March 2014 in “Biochimica and biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids” This review discusses the role of acyl-CoA binding protein (ACBP) in the epidermal barrier, noting that its disruption in mice is linked to skin and fur abnormalities; it reports no new clinical results.
This study found that an ethanolic extract of Semicarpus anacardium nuts reduced blood glucose levels and improved enzyme activities related to carbohydrate metabolism in normal rats.
December 2025 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Tambusai” This study examined the relationship between blood pressure and alopecia in Belitang, finding a significant association with higher blood pressure among those with alopecia and identifying an elevated risk in the Komering ethnic group, suggesting potential genetic factors.
75 citations
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November 2016 in “Medicines” This review discusses the properties and therapeutic potentials of beta-sitosterol, highlighting a need for more detailed studies on its mechanisms and long-term effects in humans; it reports no new results.
72 citations
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study found that the co-activator CBP enhances the agonistic action of hydroxyflutamide on androgen receptors, suggesting a mechanism for therapy resistance in prostate cancer.
September 2006 in “Aktuelle Urologie” This review discusses the drug treatment of benign prostatic syndrome, highlighting the efficacy of combination therapies over monotherapies in patients at high risk for disease progression, but notes increased side effects and costs.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” The BASP classification helps predict patient behavior and improve treatment for hair loss.
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” This research concludes that finasteride significantly reduces dihydrotestosterone levels and prostate size in men with BPH and may improve urinary symptoms, with greater baseline prostate size predicting more pronounced benefits compared to placebo.
In this study, Paljeong-san pharmacopuncture reduced dihydrotestosterone levels and inhibited prostate tissue proliferation in a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2023 in “Editora Enterprising eBooks” This collection reviews interdisciplinary research from Brazilian institutions on social development issues, with no new study results reported; it highlights the importance of these discussions for improving quality of life.
In this study, researchers emphasized the escalating burden of peripheral arterial disease in India due to increasing diabetes prevalence, compounded by a shortage and urban concentration of vascular surgeons, necessitating that general surgeons enhance their diagnostic skills.
4 citations
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November 2023 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that the BP-3 extract from Boesenbergia rotunda, rich in panduratin A, demonstrated strong anti-adipogenesis and lipolysis effects on preadipocyte cells at non-toxic concentrations, and when formulated into a serum reduced thigh circumference and improved skin firmness in a human trial.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that while a modified BASP classification for pattern hair loss could classify previously unrecognized types, it was less accurate and harder to use than the existing BASP classification.
15 citations
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March 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that α-spinasterol treatment significantly reduced testosterone propionate-induced prostatic hyperplasia in rats, suggesting potential benefits for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2013 in “Chinese Journal of Hospital Pharmacy” This study developed a precise and sensitive HPLC-MS/MS method for analyzing the pharmacokinetics of perospirone hydrochloride in human plasma, establishing it as suitable for clinical studies.
19 citations
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June 2017 in “Asian journal of urology” This review discusses the stratification and management of male patients with lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia in primary care and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that applying BPM 31543 twice daily was safe, well-tolerated, and showed signs of reducing chemotherapy-induced alopecia in women receiving taxane-based chemotherapy.
March 2015 in “The Journal of Urology” This study observed that finasteride therapy reduced PSA levels by about 40% over a year in Chinese patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, with varying effects based on baseline PSA levels.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
February 2003 in “European Urology Supplements” Baseline PSA levels affect general health and sexual satisfaction in men with BPH treated with finasteride or placebo.
8 citations
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April 2008 in “The Journal of Urology” This commentary discusses the public health implications of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and provides no new research results.
May 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medicine and Health” This study explored the relationship between BMI percentiles and clinical severity in pediatric patients with different hemoglobin genotypes, finding significant BMI differences and associations with pain frequency, particularly noting that patients with HbSS experienced more pain than those with HbSC.
24 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports that a widespread founder SERPINB7 mutation underlies Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratosis, which is a common form of palmoplantar keratosis in Asian populations.
27 citations
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January 2016 in “Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry” This study found that the extract of Bidens pilosa L. improved dry eye symptoms associated with androgen deficiency in rats by enhancing tear production, stabilizing the tear film, and reducing lacrimal gland inflammation.
January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Health Sciences and Medicine” In this study, Nephrolepis biserrata extract significantly improved fertility indices in male Wistar rats with testosterone propionate-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia, showing increased sperm count and reduced prostate weight, suggesting potential pro-fertility benefits for BPH-related infertility.
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August 2005 in “Current Urology Reports” Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.