research Biology of the Hair Follicle: The Basics
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
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research Comparison of Clinical Efficacy of Finasteride and Dutasteride as 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitor
Dutasteride is more effective than Finasteride in reducing prostate size and PSA levels, but both drugs have similar side effects.
research Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients
Dutasteride is the most effective hair loss treatment after 24 weeks, but finasteride leads to the most hair growth after 48 weeks.
research Adverse effects of the 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor finasteride on Daphnia magna: Endocrine system and lipid metabolism disruption
Finasteride harms Daphnia magna's reproduction, growth, and metabolism.
research Androgenetic alopecia, hirsutism and hypertrichosis
Hair loss and excessive growth treated with various options, including new laser technology.
research Extensive Challenges and Pending Advances in the Study of 5-Alpha-Reductase Isoenzymes. A Literature Review
5α-reductase enzymes are crucial in certain disorders, and while treatment advances exist, more research on SRD5A3 is needed.
research In vitro 5α-reductase inhibition by selected Ayurvedic herbs for androgenic disorders
Emblica officinalis and Eclipta alba may help treat hair loss naturally.
research Possible involvement of 5α-reduced neurosteroids in adrenergic and serotonergic stimulation of GFAP gene expression in rat C6 glioma cells
5α-reduced neurosteroids may help regulate glial cell differentiation.
research Subcellular localization of the five members of the human steroid 5α-reductase family
All five human steroid 5α-reductase enzymes are found in the endoplasmic reticulum.
research Evolution, classification, structure, and functional diversification of steroid 5α-reductase family in eukaryotes
Steroid 5α-reductase evolved from protists and diversified in eukaryotes, with specific roles in mammals and plants.
research 24-Hydroxycholesterol suppresses steroid 5α-reductase-catalyzed conversion in human glioblastoma cell lines: A novel link between brain cholesterol homeostasis and androgen metabolism
24-Hydroxycholesterol reduces DHT formation in brain cancer cells, linking cholesterol and hormone metabolism.
research Aromatase-independent testosterone conversion into estrogenic steroids is inhibited by a 5α-reductase inhibitor
Combining 5α-reductase and aromatase inhibitors may better reduce estrogen levels.
research Comparison of efficacy of platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without topical 5% minoxidil in male-type baldness: A randomized, double-blind placebo control trial
PRP combined with minoxidil is the most effective and safe treatment for male pattern baldness.
research Pharmacological inhibition of 5α-reductase in androgenetic alopecia: a comparative narrative review of finasteride and dutasteride, with attention to responder heterogeneity and female pattern hair loss
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss, with dutasteride showing slightly better results.
research Pharmacological inhibition of 5α-reductase in androgenetic alopecia: a comparative narrative review of finasteride and dutasteride, with attention to responder heterogeneity and female pattern hair loss
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss, with dutasteride showing slightly better results.
research Fetal alpha 5-reductase Val89Leu mutation is associated with late miscarriage
A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
research Changes in Expression and Function of Extrasynaptic GABAAReceptors in the Rat Hippocampus during Pregnancy and after Delivery
Pregnancy increases certain GABAA receptors in rat brains, influenced by steroid levels.
research Effect of Dieckol, a Component of Ecklonia cava, on the Promotion of Hair Growth
Dieckol from Ecklonia cava may help hair growth and could be a potential hair loss treatment.
research How do we investigate haematuria and what role has finasteride?
Finasteride can treat prostatic haematuria, but its use is controversial.
research Intracrine and Myotrophic Roles of 5α-Reductase and Androgens
Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
research The role of dutasteride in the treatment of benign prostatic obstruction and related conditions
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic obstruction, improves urinary flow, reduces prostate size, and may prevent prostate cancer, but can cause sexual side effects.
research Skin Manifestations of Insulin Resistance: From a Biochemical Stance to a Clinical Diagnosis and Management
Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
research Anti-androgenetic effect of diphlorethohydroxycarmalol on testosterone-induced hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase and promoting Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in human dermal papilla cells
Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol may help treat hair loss better than current medications.
research Androgens and Parkinson’s disease: the role in humans and in experiment
Dutasteride shows promise as a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease.
research Prolongation of off-cycle interval by finasteride is not associated with survival improvement in intermittent androgen deprivation therapy in LNCaP tumor model
Finasteride doesn't improve survival in LNCaP tumor model during off-cycle of therapy.
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 Androgenetic alopecia and microinflammation
Inflammation may be linked to hair loss, and targeting specific enzymes could help treat it.
research Androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss from genetics and hormones can be treated with drugs or surgery.
research Economic Issues in the Treatment of BPH
Combination therapy for BPH is cost-effective, especially for men with larger prostates.
research Hidradenitis suppurativa
Antiandrogen therapy may be beneficial for women with hidradenitis suppurativa.