5 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Multiple eye conditions were studied, highlighting the importance of various imaging methods for diagnosis, the vision side effects of drugs tamoxifen and Propecia, and the usefulness of optical coherence tomography for diagnosing and monitoring macular and retinal diseases.
False daisy is a medicinal herb with many health benefits, including hair growth promotion.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Scientific Reports” The plant-based hair serum is a promising and safe alternative to minoxidil for hair regrowth.
Curly hair may be caused by a muscle contraction, and muscle relaxants might help treat it.
21 citations,
September 2001 in “Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Minoxidil may help prevent capsular opacification after cataract surgery.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Muscle around hair follicles controls hair loss by releasing a signal that causes cell death.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “Asian Journal of Andrology” Dutasteride caused more penile tissue changes than finasteride, possibly increasing erectile dysfunction risk.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Long-term use of certain prostate drugs can worsen erectile dysfunction by changing penile tissue, especially in rats with high blood pressure.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Dihydrotestosterone increases arterial stiffness in female mice without changing blood pressure or aortic wall thickness.
January 2019 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu” Current treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms include α1-blockers, 5ARIs, PDE5 inhibitors, anticholinergic agents, and β3-adrenergic receptor agonists.
Androgens increase norepinephrine release, promoting smooth muscle growth in male sex organs, which may contribute to benign prostatic hypertrophy.
11 citations,
March 2019 in “EMBO molecular medicine” A defective protein in progeria causes cell death and atherosclerosis, but a treatment targeting cell stress may reduce these effects.
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A new topical solution safely reduces hair shedding by 38% on average by tightening a muscle in the scalp.
52 citations,
February 2006 in “Current pharmaceutical design” 5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.
3 citations,
April 2013 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Combination therapy for 9+ months maintains symptom improvements after stopping alpha-blockers or finasteride.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
8 citations,
March 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.
3 citations,
October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss in men is mainly caused by hormones and genes, and while current treatments can slow it down, they can't fully stop it.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Phenylephrine may help prevent hair loss from pulling on the hair roots.
57 citations,
July 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
6 citations,
April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Chinese medicine may help treat hair loss by affecting genes and enzyme activity.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Hair loss may increase heart disease risk.
2 citations,
April 2022 in “Genes” The study found that the hair loss condition in Cesky Fousek dogs is influenced by multiple genes affecting skin and muscle structure, fat metabolism, and immunity.
238 citations,
April 2012 in “Cell stem cell” Targeting and modifying the stem cell niche can improve regenerative therapies.
4 citations,
February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Myotonic Dystrophy may age cells faster, and drugs that target aging could be potential treatments.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Andrology” Finasteride changes hormone levels and certain proteins in rats, but these effects can be reversed after stopping the drug.
31 citations,
August 1975 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Minoxidil metabolizes similarly in monkeys and humans, but differently in dogs and rats.
33 citations,
April 2015 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” 5α reductase inhibitors treat hair loss but may cause sexual side effects and risks.
January 2021 in “Pediatric Oncall” Autoimmune hepatitis in children often affects girls and can be treated successfully with medication.
4 citations,
March 2019 in “Acta Chromatographica” Two methods can measure finasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride; HPLC is more advantageous, while TLC offers better separation.