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.
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research Unravelling the link between insulin resistance and androgen excess
AKR1C3 could be a treatment target for metabolic issues in PCOS.
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 Prostate cancer prevention
Prostate cancer prevention includes diet changes, supplements, and medications, with more answers expected soon.
research Physiopathology and current treatments of androgenetic alopecia: Going beyond androgens and anti‐androgens
Hair loss treatments work better with lifestyle changes.
research Cholesterol homeostasis: Links to hair follicle biology and hair disorders
Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
research Herbal Extracts Induce Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation of Human Hair Follicles
Herbal extracts may help hair grow and could be an alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments.
research Pharmacologic management of pattern hair loss
Treat pattern hair loss with finasteride and topical minoxidil.
research Pharmacological Options for Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
research Classification scale for male and female androgenetic alopecia.
Scale created to measure hair loss in men and women; MK-386 reduces acne; Niaspan treats dyslipidemia; minoxidil increases heart rate.
research Hemodynamic effects of minoxidil following intravenous infusions in untreated hypertensive patients.
Minoxidil given intravenously caused small changes in diastolic blood pressure and increased heart rate at higher concentrations in patients with high blood pressure.
research Effect of the allopregnanolone and allotetrahydrodeoxycorticosteron on spike-wave discharges in the EEG of absence epilepsy rat models
The steroids allopregnanolone and allotetrahydrodeoxycorticosteron worsened absence seizures in rats.
research Effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, neurologic, endocrine, and cardiovascular side effects, but these are rare and usually stop after ending treatment.
research Clinical Trials and Hair Loss
Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
research Farmácia São Lázaro - Porto e nos Serviços Farmacêuticos do Hospital Privado de Vila Real (Grupo Trofa Saúde) - Vila Real
Continuous use of finasteride and minoxidil is effective for treating androgenetic alopecia.
research Dissolvable Microneedles Loaded Ginsenoside Rg3 liposome: A Transdermal Delivery Approach for Alopecia Treatment
Dissolvable microneedles with Ginsenoside Rg3 can help treat hair loss by improving drug delivery and stimulating hair growth.
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 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 Otimização de método analítico e obtenção de um dermocosmético a partir de Eclipta alba (L.) para o tratamento de alopecia
Eclipta alba can be used in products to treat hair loss.
research A Practitioner's Guide to Hair Loss Part 1—History, Biology, Genetics, Prevention, Conventional Treatments, and Herbals
The document concludes that hair loss is influenced by genetics and other factors, and while treatments like finasteride can help, they have limitations and side effects.
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 5α-Reductases In Human Physiology: an Unfolding Story
We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
research Role of Polyphenols in Dermatological Diseases: Exploring Pharmacotherapeutic Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
Polyphenols may help treat skin diseases due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
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 5α-Reductases in Human Physiology: An Unfolding Story
Enzymes called 5α-reductases have many body functions and need more research to safely use inhibitors.
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 Steroid Sulfatase in the Human Hair Follicle Concentrates in the Dermal Papilla
Steroid sulfatase in hair follicles may be a target for treating hair loss.
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 Marked Suppression of Dihydrotestosterone in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Dutasteride, a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Dutasteride more effectively lowers DHT levels in men with enlarged prostates than finasteride.
research Phytochemicals and novel delivery systems in alopecia management: An integrative review
Combining herbal medicines with modern delivery systems may improve alopecia treatment.