research Plants as potential active components in treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Plant extracts may help treat hormone-related hair loss.
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research Aphalangia possibly linked to unintended use of finasteride during early pregnancy
Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
research The pregnant urologist
Pregnant female urologists should avoid certain drugs and use protective measures to stay safe.
research Saw palmetto and finasteride in the treatment of category-iii prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
research Brazilian blood donation eligibility criteria for dermatologic patients
Dermatologists should guide patients on blood donation timing due to various eligibility criteria.
research Reply to Effectiveness of dutasteride in a large series of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia in real clinical practice
Dutasteride can stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but its safety in women is unclear, so use it with caution.
research Androgenetic alopecia in women and men: Italian guidelines adapted from European Dermatology Forum/European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology guidelines
Italian guidelines recommend using trichoscopy for diagnosis and treatments like minoxidil for hair loss.
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 Frontal fibrosing alopecia: efficacy of treatment modalities
5-α-reductase inhibitors, intralesional steroids, and hydroxychloroquine are the most effective treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Off-label prescriptions: patient safety first
Off-label drug use can be risky and requires careful consideration to ensure patient safety.
research <p>Optimal Management of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Practical Guide</p>
Early diagnosis and combination therapy, especially with finasteride and dutasteride, are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia effectively.
research Steroid Hormones
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
research Hairless or fertile? Finasteride leads to epididymal changes and infertility in rats
Finasteride may cause infertility in rats by affecting epididymis and sperm function.
research Effects of finasteride on the morphology of polycystic ovaries
Finasteride doesn't change polycystic ovary size or cyst number, suggesting testosterone's role in their appearance.
research Extraordinary claims without extraordinary evidence: controversy on anti‐androgen therapy for COVID‐19
The letter is skeptical about the effectiveness of anti-androgen therapy for COVID-19 and calls for strong evidence from clinical trials.
research Hair, Hormones, and High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Men with a certain baldness pattern at age 40-50 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Is 3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide a diagnostic marker in women with androgenic manifestations?
3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide is not a useful marker for androgen excess but may help monitor certain treatments.
research This Week in JAMA
Early surgery reduces seizure risk in drug-resistant epilepsy; testosterone to DHT conversion doesn't affect muscle anabolism; veterans with PTSD likely to have riskier opioid use; bevacizumab helps in hereditary bleeding disorder.
research Finasteride versus dutasteride: a real-world economic evaluation.
Dutasteride is cheaper than finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Selections from current literature: androgenetic alopecia: the science behind a new oral treatment
New oral treatment, finasteride, effectively and safely treats common hair loss.
research Update on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and intralesional corticosteroids.
research Steven Kossards postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia (PFFA)--a therapeutic dilemma.
Current treatments for postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia stop hair loss but don't regrow hair.
research Enhanced Insights into Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Advancements in Pathogenesis Understanding and Management Strategies
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia needs better diagnostics and treatments, with dutasteride showing promise.
research Polygenic risk score predicting susceptibility and outcome of benign prostatic hyperplasia in the Han Chinese
Polygenic risk scores can predict the risk and outcomes of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research THU372 Finasteride Induced Hyperglycemia
Finasteride may worsen blood sugar control in diabetic patients.
research Serenoa repens induced erectile dysfunction: Underdiagnosis and phytovigilance
Saw palmetto may cause erectile dysfunction and needs better safety monitoring.
research Letter to the Editor on “COVID-19 Infection in Men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy”
The letter suggests testosterone replacement therapy might worsen COVID-19 outcomes.
research How to defeat male pattern alopecia in a trompeur de femmes, who loves to abuse of libido boosters?
Massaging the scalp with a cosmetic containing certain natural inhibitors can significantly regrow hair in men with pattern baldness.
research Re: Can Long-Term LUTS/BPH Pharmacological Treatment Alter the Outcomes of Surgical Intervention?
Long-term medication for enlarged prostate might not clearly affect the timing or outcomes of later surgery.
research Editorial Comment
More men are using medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia, influenced by marketing and FDA approvals.