19 citations,
May 2020 in “American journal of men's health” Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.
April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.
October 2023 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Finasteride is more harmful to male reproductive health than minoxidil.
12 citations,
January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Female pattern hair loss has multiple causes and treatments, with new therapies showing promise.
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14 citations,
May 2016 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” Taking tadalafil and finasteride together is safe and effective for treating urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with enlarged prostates.
April 2024 in “Archiv EuroMedica” Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy helps increase hair density and regrowth for some types of hair loss.
April 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Using different hair loss treatments at various times can improve results and reduce side effects for people with chronic hair loss.
March 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.
1 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vertex baldness has higher DHT levels than frontal baldness, but testosterone and PSA levels are similar.
October 2023 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Higher testosterone and DHT levels are not linked to urinary symptoms in men.
8 citations,
July 2017 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” DHT affects testicular development and regulates spermatogenesis in some fish.
22 citations,
September 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.
5 citations,
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16 citations,
October 2007 in “Andrologia” DHT is a strong androgen that may pose less risk to the prostate compared to testosterone.
56 citations,
January 2015 in “Circulation” Finasteride helps reduce heart issues and improves heart function.
7 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Minoxidil and Finasteride are the most popular hair loss treatments, with rising interest in other options, and economic or health crises can change what treatments people prefer.
136 citations,
February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP treatment improves hair growth, and the device used can affect results, with some being more effective.
September 2024 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Finasteride improves heart function in obese and aging male rats by reducing oxidative stress and p53 protein levels.
January 2021 in “HAMDAN MEDICAL JOURNAL” Finasteride treats hair loss and reduces prostate cancer risk.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Post-finasteride Syndrome causes lasting negative effects, but more research is needed for treatment and risk evaluation.
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
3 citations,
April 2019 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” Finasteride causes harmful organ changes in female mice.
53 citations,
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24 citations,
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50 citations,
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10 citations,
May 2018 in “Neuropharmacology” Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
1 citations,
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September 2022 in “Applied sciences” Combining micro-needling, LED therapy, and growth factors with Finasteride® significantly improves hair growth.