research Inhibitory Effects of Serenoa repens on the Kinetic of Pig Prostatic Microsomal 5α-Reductase Activity
Saw palmetto extract can block the enzyme that converts testosterone in pig prostate cells.
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research Comparison of spironolactone and spironolactone plus metformin in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome
Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.
research Testosterone metabolite nonessential for androgen effects
The body's change of testosterone into DHT is not necessary for testosterone's muscle and sexual effects.
research Safety and efficacy of a novel skin lightening agent for melasma
The new treatment was safe and may effectively treat male pattern hair loss.
research Evaluation of 5α-reductase inhibitory activity of certain herbs useful as antiandrogens
Some herbs show promise as antiandrogenic agents.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitors in androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
research BH04 Growing interest: a survey of low-dose oral minoxidil prescribing for hair loss
Low-dose oral minoxidil is increasingly used by dermatologists in the UK and Ireland to treat various hair loss conditions.
research 139 Anti-BCC efficacy of a topical hedgehog inhibitor without adverse effects in BCNS patients in a phase 2 randomized controlled trial
Topical patidegib gel effectively treats basal cell carcinoma in Gorlin syndrome patients without causing the side effects seen with oral treatments.
research Table 3_Computational drug discovery of potential 5α-reductase phytochemical inhibitors and hair growth promotion using in silico techniques.xlsx
Jamogenin and other molecules may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase.
research Salvianolic acid B ameliorate alopecia by simultaneously targeting Wnt/β-catenin and mTORC2/Akt signaling
Salvianolic acid B promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
research Efficacy, Tolerability, and Superiority of Propylene Glycol-Free, North American Witch-Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)-Based Solution of 5% Minoxidil Sulfate for the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia
A witch-hazel-based 5% minoxidil solution is effective and safe for women with hair loss who didn't respond to regular minoxidil, especially if they're sensitive to propylene glycol.
research All-trans-retinoic acid inhibits mink hair follicle growth via inhibiting proliferation and inducing apoptosis of dermal papilla cells through TGF-β2/Smad2/3 pathway
All-trans-retinoic acid stops mink hair growth by affecting cell growth and causing cell death.
research Change in Hair Growth-related Gene Expression Profile in Human Isolated Hair Follicles Induced by 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors, Dutasteride and Finasteride, in the Presence of Testosterone
Dutasteride and finasteride can change hair growth genes, helping treat hair loss.
research In vitro and In vivo Effects of 17β-N-(4-phenylcarbamoyl) androst-4-en-3- one Derivatives as 5a-reductase Inhibitors on Androgen-dependent Glands
Three compounds were found to inhibit a prostate disease-related enzyme and reduce prostate size more effectively than the current treatment, suggesting they could be used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Familial Cortisol Resistance: Differential Diagnostic and Therapeutic Aspects
The woman had a genetic condition causing high cortisol and androgen levels, treatable with dexamethasone.
research ANTIANDROGEN THERAPY IN DERMATOLOGY
Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.
research Systemic minoxidil for hair disorders in pediatric patients: a safety and tolerability review
Low-dose oral and sublingual minoxidil seem safe for children with hair disorders.
research Screening Potential Drugs From Nitric Oxide Donors for Treating Alopecia Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation
Hesperidin may help reduce hair loss by protecting hair follicles.
research The role of 5-α-reductase inhibition in supressing progression of male androgenetic alopecia − a postulate for further studies on possible application of saw palmetto extracts
Saw palmetto extracts might help treat male hair loss and need more research.
research 12. Cancer
Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
research Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist therapy for hirsutism is as effective as high dose cyproterone acetate but results in a longer remission
Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.
research Finasteride
research The effect of topical minoxidil treatment on follicular sulfotransferase enzymatic activity.
Topical minoxidil does not change the activity of hair follicle enzymes that metabolize it.
research Rationale and Design of a Novel, Phase 3, External and Synthetic Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of Ritlecitinib 50 mg and 100 mg for Alopecia Areata
Ritlecitinib is being tested for effectiveness and safety in treating severe alopecia areata.
research Symptoms of hypogonadism caused by 5α-reductase inhibitors
A man's low testosterone and related symptoms improved after he stopped taking hair loss drugs.
research In Search of Predictive Models for Inhibitors of 5-alpha Reductase 2 Based on the Integration of Bioactivity and Molecular Descriptors Data.
The models can help find better inhibitors for conditions like baldness and prostate disorders.
research Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome associated with steroid sulfatase deficiency—x-linked recessive ichthyosis: a case report and review of literature
A boy with a rare skin condition and kidney disease improved with cyclosporine after steroids failed, suggesting a new treatment approach.
research In vitro Differentiation of Hair Follicle Stem Cell into Keratinocyte by Simvastatin
Simvastatin helps hair follicle stem cells turn into skin cells.
research BH09 Mycophenolate mofetil in the management of lichen planus pigmentosus in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia
Mycophenolate mofetil effectively improved skin pigmentation and itching in a woman with lichen planus pigmentosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Minoxidil restores thymic growth in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome by limiting Sox9+ chondrocyte expansion
Minoxidil helps restore thymus size in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.