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March 2015 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Taking both finasteride and dutasteride for prostate issues may raise the risk of heart problems.
1 citations,
March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
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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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October 2020 in “Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods” Hesperidin protects rat testicles from finasteride damage and improves sperm health.
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September 2016 in “Acta Chromatographica” Created method to measure doxazosin mesylate and finasteride together.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” A reliable method was created to measure Minoxidil and Finasteride in a solution.
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August 2016 in “Drugs” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
75 citations,
October 2002 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Sophora flavescens extract may help hair grow by affecting growth factors and blocking a hair-related enzyme.
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.
52 citations,
February 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Chitosan-decorated polymersomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
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October 2002 in “European journal of endocrinology” Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.
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September 2014 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
27 citations,
October 2001 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Researchers found new potential but less potent rat enzyme inhibitors using a 3D model.
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December 2009 in “Future Medicinal Chemistry” Using computers to analyze drugs can find new uses for them, but actual experiments are needed to confirm these uses.
20 citations,
March 2005 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
18 citations,
January 2003 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.
12 citations,
June 2001 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” Changing the C-ring structure in certain compounds can make them better at blocking a specific human enzyme.
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August 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better ways to test and understand SARMs to make safer and more effective treatments.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease” Finasteride can cause muscle pain and high creatine kinase levels, but stopping the medication may resolve symptoms.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” PRGF treatment is safer and more effective for hair loss than topical minoxidil.
6 citations,
February 2016 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Improved finasteride formula allows slow, sustained release and better absorption for patients.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Oral dutasteride works better for hair loss, but has more sexual side effects; intralesional dutasteride is a possible alternative.
5 citations,
August 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Propylene glycol and ethanol increase finasteride skin absorption, sodium lauryl sulfate doesn't.
4 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Plumbago zeylanica extract helps hair growth and reduces a hair loss-related enzyme.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” The herbal hair gel could be a safe hair growth treatment with minimal side effects.
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October 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” A new minoxidil-like substance, triaminodil, was found in an illegal hair growth supplement.
May 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Dutasteride effectively treats hair loss in men who don't respond to finasteride.
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