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January 2001 in “Endocrine Practice” Finasteride cream reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism, but more research needed.
August 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” New regenerative therapies show promise for treating hair loss.
139 citations,
December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
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October 2018 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
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March 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Finasteride shows promise for female hair loss, but more research needed.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botanicals like green tea extract show potential for hair growth, but more research is needed.
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September 2008 in “Medical Hypotheses” The paper suggests that hair loss might be caused by skull growth, not just DHT's effect on hair follicles, and calls for more research.
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April 2017 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.
56 citations,
January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Liposomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment, making it a promising option for topical use.
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October 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” New finasteride solution effectively reduces baldness-causing hormone, potentially with fewer side effects.
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November 2008 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” St. John's wort increases finasteride metabolism, reducing its effectiveness; use caution when combining them.
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” May 2022 in “Pharmacognosy journal” Moringa seed oil may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
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June 2005 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” GABRA2 gene variations impact alcohol response, and hair loss medication finasteride reduces some effects.
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October 2014 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” Finasteride effectively prevents biofilm formation and treats preformed biofilms, but requires high doses.
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January 2015 in “Toxicology Letters” Finasteride affects UGT1A4 enzyme, but not enough to cause issues when combined with other drugs.
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November 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.
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14 citations,
January 2016 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Ginsenoside Re from ginseng may help hair grow by blocking a specific growth-inhibiting pathway.
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February 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.
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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Traditional Indian remedies are used for hair health, but more scientific evidence is needed to prove their safety and effectiveness.
January 2012 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” The Abrus precatorius extract can effectively promote hair growth similar to standard treatments.
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