research Clinical use of 5α-reductase inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
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research Debatable Topics in PCOS Patients
PCOS is complex, affects many, and requires informed management and lifestyle changes.
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 Medico-Surgical Therapeutic Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Medical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia mainly relieve symptoms, while surgery is more effective but not always suitable for elderly patients.
research A Role for Steroid 5 alpha-reductase 1 in Vascular Remodelling During Endometrial Decidualisation
The enzyme 5α-reductase is important for proper blood vessel development during the fertility-related transformation of the uterus lining.
research Encapsulación en ciclodextrinas de compuestos con actividad frente a la alopecia androgénica masculina.
Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
research Anogenital distance as a biomarker for incomplete masculinization : Molecular mechanisms in the perineum
A short male anogenital distance may indicate incomplete masculinization due to disrupted androgen action.
research Adverse Side Effects of 5α‐Reductase Inhibitors Therapy: Persistent Diminished Libido and Erectile Dysfunction and Depression in a Subset of Patients
Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
research Complementary Therapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture may improve Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome symptoms and reduce costs, but more research is needed.
research Treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm With Finasteride
Finasteride helps treat eyelid spasms.
research Phytochemicals as emerging therapeutic agents for alopecia treatment
Plant-based chemicals may help hair growth and prevent hair loss but need more research to compete with current treatments.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: update on Etiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
Androgenetic alopecia is influenced by various factors and can be treated with medications, procedures, and non-drug methods.
research Evidence for the efficacy and safety of tadalafil and finasteride in combination for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Taking tadalafil and finasteride together is safe and effective for treating urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with enlarged prostates.
research Pregnenolone for the treatment of L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease
Pregnenolone might help manage movement issues caused by Parkinson's disease treatment without reducing the medicine's effectiveness.
research Is Dutasteride a Therapeutic Alternative for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.
research Risks and side effects in the medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Medications for BPH can have significant side effects, so understanding these risks is important for treatment decisions.
research What’s New in Therapy for Male Androgenetic Alopecia?
research Effect of Fenugreek Extract on Testosterone Propionate-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Fenugreek extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of Dutasteride for Reducing Heavy Drinking in Men
Dutasteride helps reduce heavy drinking, especially for those who drink to cope.
research Phytochemicals and novel delivery systems in alopecia management: An integrative review
Combining herbal medicines with modern delivery systems may improve alopecia treatment.
research NANOCARRIER-BASED APPROACHES FOR ENHANCED MANAGEMENT OF ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA: ADVANCEMENTS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
Nanocarriers could improve hair loss treatments by delivering drugs directly to hair follicles.
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 Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Hair Regeneration
research Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Hair Regeneration
research Treatment options for androgenetic alopecia: Efficacy, side effects, compliance, financial considerations, and ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
research Antiandrogens as Therapies for COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Antiandrogens don't help with COVID-19 and aren't recommended.
research Phytochemicals for Hair Health Targeting Growth Signaling Molecules in Hair Follicular Stem Cells: A New Strategy for Hair Growth
Natural extracts may promote hair growth with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
research Research progress in the treatment of non-scarring alopecia: mechanism and treatment
New treatments are needed for non-scarring alopecia due to current limitations.
research The In Vivo and In Vitro Effects of Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. Fruit Extract on Testosterone-Induced Hair Loss
Terminalia bellirica extract may help promote hair growth and prevent hair loss caused by testosterone.