research Finasteride and Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Risk or Benefit?
Finasteride and dutasteride may help prevent hair loss but could cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and psychological issues.
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research Safety concerns when using novel medications to treat alopecia
Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.
research Three-Dimensional Proteome-Wide Scale Screening for the 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Identification of a Novel Off-Target
Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
research Male androgenetic alopecia (Part II)
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.
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 Non-surgical management of BPH: An updated review of current literature and state of the art on natural compounds and medical therapy
Personalized treatment is crucial for effectively managing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
research Clinical trial and in vitro study investigating topical application of Zataria multiflora Boiss. and Matricaria chamomilla extracts for androgenetic alopecia
Extracts improve hair growth in alopecia.
research Unknown safety profile of ingredients in hair supplements: A call to action for improved patient safety
The conclusion is that hair supplement ingredients may be unsafe and should be disclosed and proven safe before use.
research New Drugs: Dutasteride
Dutasteride is approved to help manage prostate enlargement.
research Effects of the anti-androgen finasteride on 5alpha-reductase activity in human gingival fibroblasts in response to minocycline
Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.
research An observational study of the association between androgenetic alopecia and size of the prostate
The conclusion is that more hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is linked to larger prostate size, suggesting hair loss could be an early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Androgenetic alopecia as a cardiovascular risk factor
Hair loss may increase heart disease risk.
research In Vivo Hair Growth Promotion Effects of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Poly-��-Glutamic Acid from Bacillus subtilis (Chungkookjang)
Ultra-high molecular weight poly-γ-glutamic acid may help promote hair growth.
research Medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are main treatments for BPH, with new support for phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and beta-3 agonists.
research Anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties of 5alpha-reductase inhibitor finasteride in experimental animals
Finasteride helps reduce pain and inflammation in animals.
research Androgenetic alopecia, hirsutism and hypertrichosis
Hair loss and excessive growth treated with various options, including new laser technology.
research Neonatal finasteride induces anxiogenic-like profile and deteriorates passive avoidance in adulthood after intrahippocampal neurosteroid administration
Finasteride given to baby rats causes anxiety-like behavior and worsens learning from punishment in adult rats.
research 5‐alpha‐reductase inhibitors are associated with reduced frequency of COVID‐19 symptoms in males with androgenetic alopecia
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce COVID-19 symptoms in bald males.
research Early embryonic exposure of freshwater gastropods to pharmaceutical 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors results in a surprising open-coiled “banana-shaped” shell
Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.
research 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic obstruction
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.
research A Rapid Extraction Procedure of Human Hair Proteins and Identification of Phosphorylated Species.
A new method quickly extracts and identifies proteins from hair and other keratin sources.
research Abietic Acid from Resina Pini of Pinus Species as a Testosterone 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitor
Abietic acid from pine resin can effectively inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase.
research HPLC Profiling and Insilco studies of Chochurus olitoris (Jute) Leave Fractions against Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 (SRD5α2)
Jute leaves may help reduce DHT levels, potentially aiding in conditions like hair loss and prostate issues.
research 5alpha-reductase inhibitors - a new hope in dermatology?
Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research 5α-Reductase type 2 gene variant associations with prostate cancer risk, circulating hormone levels and androgenetic alopecia
Gene variant linked to prostate cancer, hormone levels, and hair loss.
research Structure of human steroid 5α-reductase 2 with the anti-androgen drug finasteride
Finasteride irreversibly affects human steroid 5α-reductase 2, providing insight into its catalytic mechanism and disease-related mutations.
research In Silico Screening of DrugBank Compounds as Potential Inhibitors for Human Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 for Androgen-Related Diseases
Stiripentol shows promise as a potential treatment for androgen-related diseases but needs more testing.
research Effects of pre- and post-pubertal dihydrotestosterone treatment on penile length in 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency
Dihydrotestosterone treatment can help penis growth in boys with 5α-reductase deficiency but doesn't fully normalize size after puberty.
research Glioblastoma cells express crucial enzymes involved in androgen synthesis: 3β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, 17‐20α‐hydroxylase, 17β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 5α‐reductase
Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.
research Abstract A12: Androgen receptor inhibition is involved in Finasteride-reduced AML cell proliferation
Finasteride reduces AML cell growth by inhibiting androgen receptors.