research Effects of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, on circulating androgens and gonadotropin secretion in hirsute women.
Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.
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research Measurement and comparison of various androgen levels in women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia
Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.
research A quantitative hair growth assessment in female androgenetic alopecia during one year, and its modulation by a topical 5?-reductase inhibitor
Topical 5α-reductase inhibitor helps counteract hair loss and stabilize it.
research 5alpha-reductase 2 inhibition impairs brain defeminization of male rats: Reproductive aspects
5alpha-reductase 2 is crucial for proper male brain development and sexual differentiation.
research Steroid Chemistry and Hormone Controls during the Hair Follicle Cycle
Differences in enzyme activity and androgen receptors in hair follicles may explain why hair loss appears differently in men and women.
research Exploring the Potential of Eclipta alba: A Promising Approach for Hair Treatment Management through 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibition
Eclipta alba extract could be a promising natural treatment for hair loss.
research 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency: is there a genotype-phenotype correlation? A review
No consistent link between genotype and phenotype in 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency.
research Torilin fromTorilis japonica,as a New Inhibitor of Testosterone 5α-Reductase
Torilin from Torilis japonica can inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase but is less effective than finasteride.
research Finasteride versus cyproterone acetate-estrogen regimens in the treatment of hirsutism
Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.
research PLASMA C19 STEROID SULPHATE LEVELS AND INDICES OF ANDROGEN BIOAVAILABILITY IN FEMALE PATTERN ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA
Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.
research Bound on the Risk for M-SVMs
The enzyme system in hair follicles is similar to the liver's and is inhibited by certain substances.
research Impact of 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Male Reproductive Health: A Review of Finasteride and Dutasteride.
Finasteride and dutasteride can harm male reproductive health, affecting sperm and causing sexual dysfunction.
research Clinical, Biochemical and Molecular Characteristics of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
21-hydroxylase deficiency causes hormone imbalances leading to various symptoms, and diagnosis involves clinical and genetic tests.
research FCE 28260, a new 5α-reductase inhibitor: In vitro and in vivo effects
FCE 28260 is a stronger and longer-lasting inhibitor of 5α-reductase than finasteride, which may make it a better treatment for certain medical conditions.
research No Increased Cardiovascular Hazard with Oral 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A TriNetX Retrospective Cohort Study
Oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for hair loss don't increase heart risk.
research The neurosteroid metabolite of progesterone, 3α‐OH‐dihydroprogesterone (3α‐OH‐DHP), is required for attenuated baroreflex mediated sympathoexcitation in pregnancy
3α‐OH‐DHP is essential for reducing nerve activity related to blood pressure control during pregnancy.
research METABOLISM OF DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE BY ISOLATED HUMAN HAIR FOLLICLES
Human hair follicles can process steroid hormones like DHEA.
research Re: Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Sexual Function: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively impact sexual function.
research A new target for squamous cell skin cancer?
Prostaglandins and the enzyme AKR1C3 could play a role in skin cancer and hair loss, and further research is needed to understand these mechanisms.
research 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are associated with reduced frequency of COVID-19 symptoms in males with androgenetic alopecia (vol 35, pg e243, 2021)
Men with hair loss who take a certain type of medication may experience fewer COVID-19 symptoms.
research Sex steroid synthesis in human skin in situ: The roles of aromatase and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein in the homeostasis of human skin
Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
research Biosynthesis of Dihydrotestosterone by a Pathway that Does Not Require Testosterone as an Intermediate in the SZ95 Sebaceous Gland Cell Line
Dihydrotestosterone can be made from dehydroepiandrosterone in skin cells without needing testosterone.
research Risk of Depression after 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Medication: Meta-Analysis
Taking 5 alpha reductase inhibitor medication slightly increases the risk of depression, especially as you get older.
research Effects of dihydrotestosterone on osteoblast activity in curdlan-administered SKG mice and osteoprogenitor cells in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
DHT inhibition may increase spinal bone growth in ankylosing spondylitis.
research No elevated risk for osteoporosis or osteopenia among women with androgenetic or frontal fribrosing alopecia treated with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: A retrospective TriNetX cohort study
5-alpha reductase inhibitors do not increase osteoporosis risk in women with certain hair loss conditions.
research The Risks and Benefits of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Prostate-Cancer Prevention
5α-reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but could also raise the risk of more severe cancers.
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 Greater conversion of testosterone to 5α-dihydrotestosterone, reflecting increased peripheral 5α-reductase activity in nude mice treated with high doses of cyclosporine A
High doses of cyclosporine A increase testosterone conversion, possibly boosting hair growth.
research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women but its effectiveness for acne is not supported.
research The relevance of using 5α-reductase inhibitors in the conservative management of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A review
5α-reductase inhibitors help manage symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and may also prevent prostate cancer and treat hair loss.