research Chapter 23. Therapeutic Control of Androgen Action
Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.
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research Treatment of resistant alopecia areata with tofacitinib
Tofacitinib may be effective for treating hair loss caused by alopecia areata that doesn't respond to other treatments.
research PROTACs in cancer therapy: targeted degradation of GPX4, PARP and epigenetic regulators
PROTACs show promise in cancer treatment by effectively degrading specific harmful proteins.
research What do we know about 5-alpha reductase inhibitors?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride are effective for treating enlarged prostate and male pattern hair loss.
research Correction of ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency in spf‐ash mice by introduction of rat OTC gene
Introducing the rat OTC gene partially corrected OTC deficiency in mice.
research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors—Reply
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
research Efficacy of Isotretinoin and Acitretin in Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Retrospective Analysis of 54 Cases.
Isotretinoin and acitretin may effectively stabilize the hairline in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Efficacy of a Complex of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Glycyl-Histidyl-Lysine Peptide on Hair Growth
A complex of 5-aminolevulinic acid and glycyl-histidyl-lysine peptide may help increase hair count in male pattern hair loss without side effects.
research Autophagy Stimulation Improves Erythroid Proliferative Capacity in Models of SF3B1 Mutant MDS
Tofacitinib helped most teenagers in the study regrow hair with mild side effects.
research Effect of FOLFOX6 chemotherapy on serum VEGF expression in advanced colorectal cancer patients
FOLFOX6 chemotherapy effectively reduces VEGF levels and improves quality of life in advanced colorectal cancer patients.
research High‐dose pulsed corticosteroid therapy combined with methotrexate for severe alopecia areata of childhood
High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
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 Nutritional therapy versus 6-mercaptopurine as maintenance therapy in patients with Crohn's disease
Elental is a good long-term treatment for Crohn's disease, similar to 6-mercaptopurine but with fewer side effects.
research Evaluation of fractional carbon dioxide laser alone versus its combination with betamethasone valerate in treatment of alopecia areata, a clinical and dermoscopic study
The fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata and works better than betamethasone valerate cream alone.
research 5α-reductase inhibitors/finasteride
Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for prostate enlargement, reducing prostate volume and related symptoms.
research In silico investigation of possible multi-target drugs against Glutamate S-transferase and prolyl tRNA synthetase in Onchocerca volvulus
Bedaquiline, Telmisartan, Diosmin, Azelastine, and Adapalene may be effective treatments for onchocerciasis.
research Impact of anti-androgen therapies on COVID-19 susceptibility: a case-control study in male population from two COVID-19 regional centers of Lombardy (Italy)
Men taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for prostate issues may be less likely to experience severe COVID-19, but it doesn't prevent ICU admission or death.
research Solubilization and Solid‐State Characterization of a Poorly Soluble 5‐α Reductase Inhibitor
GI197111X is best dissolved in Capmul MCM for trials.
research Finasteride: the first 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor.
research Management of a Refractory EIF3E-RSPO2 Fusion Positive Pilomatrical Cancer Patient with Encyclopedic Tumor Analysis Guided Treatment
Personalized treatment based on detailed tumor analysis successfully managed and reduced the patient's aggressive hair follicle cancer.
research Chronic Exposure of 5‐Alpha Reductase Inhibitor in Young Male Rats Induces Not Only Metabolic Disturbance, But Also Depressive‐Like Behaviors as Similar with Obese Condition
Long-term use of a drug for hair loss and prostate issues can cause metabolic problems and depression-like behavior in young male rats.
research Associations between semen quality and lower urinary tract symptoms in ageing male
The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.
research Ashy dermatosis: Treatment with clofazimine
Clofazimine successfully treated a man's ashy dermatosis, clearing his skin lesions.
research Combination of baricitinib and conventional immunomodulating therapy for alopecia totalis
Baricitinib combined with other immune therapies may safely and effectively treat severe scalp hair loss.
research Synthesis and biological evaluation of esters of 16-formyl-17-methoxy-dehydroepiandrosterone derivatives as inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 2
Certain derivatives are more effective 5α-reductase type 2 inhibitors than finasteride.
research Current best evidence in pigmentary dermatology
Several treatments are effective for pigmentary disorders like vitiligo and melasma.
research Alopecia Areata: An Update on Treatment Options for Children
Individualized treatment plans are crucial for children with alopecia areata, with promising options like JAK inhibitors showing significant hair regrowth.
research Sequential small-molecule therapy for lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia: A multicenter prospective cohort pilot study
The treatment significantly improved lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia symptoms in most patients.
research Safety and efficacy of ALRV5XR in women with androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium: A randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial
ALRV5XR significantly improves hair density in women with hair loss and is well-tolerated.
research Combination therapy with oral PUVA and corticosteroid for recalcitrant alopecia areata
The combination of oral PUVA and corticosteroids helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.