research THERAPEUTIC HOTLINE: Treatment of androgenic alopecia with finasteride may result in a high grade prostate cancer in patients: fact or fiction?
Finasteride for hair loss is safe and does not increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
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research EFFECTS OF HORMONAL THERAPY IN TRANSGENDERS
Hormonal therapy for transgender individuals carries health risks but is a personal choice.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Men
Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.
research Local synthesis and function of neuro-estrogen and neuro-androgen: impact on the hippocampus-related cognition and neuronal plasticity
Neurosteroids like neuro-estrogen and neuro-androgen are crucial for brain function and can improve cognition and protect against aging-related decline.
research Targeting neurosteroid synthesis as a therapy for schizophrenia-related alterations induced by early psychosocial stress
A drug improved schizophrenia-like symptoms in stressed rats by changing brain steroid levels.
research Studying SARS-CoV-2 infectivity and therapeutic responses with complex organoids
Organoids can help study COVID-19 and develop treatments, but face challenges like instability and limited renewal.
research Platelet-rich Plasma and Cell Therapy
PRP and cell therapies may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
research The Potential Application of Exosomes as Therapeutic Agents, Carriers, and Biomarkers in Skin Diseases
Exosomes could revolutionize skin disease treatment and healing.
research Current standards in the diagnostics and therapy of hair diseases - hair consultation
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and evidence-based treatments are crucial for managing hair diseases, and psychological support for patients is important.
research Combination of Intense Pulsed Light and Topical Eflornithine Therapy Versus Intense Pulsed Light Alone in the Treatment of Idiopathic Facial Hirsutism: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Adding a topical agent to IPL improves hair reduction and satisfaction without extra side effects.
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 Finasteride does not prevent bladder cancer: A secondary analysis of the Medical Therapy for Prostatic Symptoms Study
Finasteride does not prevent bladder cancer.
research Recent advances in drug repositioning and rediscovery for different therapeutic activities utilizing updated technological approaches
Using existing drugs for new treatments is cost-effective and safer.
research Seasonality,.Climatic.Unpredictability,.Food. Deprivation,.and.Polycystic.Ovary.Syndrome
PCOS may have evolved as an advantage in past environments with food scarcity.
research Persistent Erectile Dysfunction after Discontinuation of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy in Rats Depending on the Duration of Treatment
Long-term use of dutasteride can cause permanent erectile dysfunction in rats.
research The Neurosteroidogenic Enzyme 5α-Reductase Mediates Psychotic-Like Complications of Sleep Deprivation
The enzyme 5α-reductase is key in causing psychotic-like effects from sleep deprivation.
research ROS-scavenging microneedles loaded with Portulaca oleracea L.-derived exosomes for atopic dermatitis therapy
A new microneedle patch effectively treats atopic dermatitis by reducing skin stress and restoring immune balance.
research Review Article: Practical Aspects of Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome in Clinical Urology
Testosterone replacement therapy improves libido, mood, muscle strength, and bone density in men with Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome.
research Histological and immunohistochemical examination of the effect of the nonsteroidal antiandrogen {flutamide} on some organs of the male reproductive system in albino rats
Flutamide caused damage to male rat reproductive organs and may affect fertility.
research SARS‐CoV‐2 & androgenic alopecia: exploring links!
Possible link between COVID-19 and hair loss; more research needed.
research MALE-PATTERN HAIR LOSS — A SUPRAORBITAL NERVE ENTRAPMENT SYNDROME?
Hair loss might be due to nerve issues, treatable with electric stimulation or acupuncture.
research The Rationale for Inhibiting 5α-Reductase Isoenzymes in the Prevention and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.
research Reply to comment on: The Gabrin sign
Men with male pattern baldness may be more at risk for severe COVID-19, and anti-androgen treatments could offer protection.
research The Effect of Finasteride in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride effectively treats BPH but may increase sexual dysfunction risk.
research Cognitive effects of testosterone and finasteride administration in older hypogonadal men.
Testosterone improves mood and thinking skills; finasteride has no effect.
research Sexuality in premature ovarian insufficiency
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can harm women's sexual health, and they may benefit from hormone therapy and counseling.
research Pharmacology of different progestogens: the special case of drospirenone
Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.
research In That Issue: Proceedings From the Third Intercontinental Meeting of Hair Research Societies
The meeting covered advances in understanding hair growth, causes of hair loss, and potential treatments.