research An update on the use of 5alpha-reductase inhibitors
5alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat hair loss and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects.
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240-270 / 1000+ resultsresearch Dyslipidaemia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome referred to a teaching hospital in Cape Town, South Africa
Many women with PCOS have abnormal cholesterol levels, needing careful management.
research Rotterdam criteria–based diagnostic subtype is not a strong predictor of cutaneous phenotype in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: A cross-sectional study
The type of PCOS a woman has doesn't strongly predict her skin or metabolic symptoms; obesity is a more important factor.
research Niosomal versus cubosomal gels of cetirizine hydrochloride: Cost-effective permeation enhancement for potential transdermal application
Cubosomal gels enhance skin absorption of cetirizine better than niosomal gels.
research Recent Advances in the Role of Fibroblast Growth Factors in Hair Follicle Growth
Fibroblast growth factors could be a better, safer treatment for hair loss than current options.
research Geographic Influence and Metabolomics-Driven Discovery of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Tectona grandis L.f. (Teak) Leaves
Teak leaf extract can help treat hair loss, and its effectiveness varies by geographic origin.
research Highlights from JAAD Reviews: August 2025—Bicalutamide for female hair loss
Bicalutamide shows promise for treating female hair loss.
research Caffeine as an Active Molecule in Cosmetic Products for Hair Loss: Its Mechanisms of Action in the Context of Hair Physiology and Pathology
Caffeine may help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
research Clinical, Biochemical and Molecular Characteristics of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
21-hydroxylase deficiency causes hormone imbalances leading to various symptoms, and diagnosis involves clinical and genetic tests.
research Engineered Exosomes Biopotentiated Hydrogel Promote Hair Follicle Growth via Reprogramming the Perifollicular Microenvironment
The new hydrogel treatment promotes faster hair growth and better skin health for hair loss.
research The Transgender: Endocrinological Assessment
The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.
research Effects of Oral Contraceptives Containing Desogestrel and Drospirenone on Clinical, Hormonal, and Metabolic Parameters of the Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Oral contraceptives with desogestrel and drospirenone improve PCOS symptoms.
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 Riesgo coronario en alopecia androgenética
Male pattern baldness is not a risk factor for heart disease based on cholesterol levels alone.
research Retinoids - new uses and new synthetic agents
New retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and are being developed to have fewer side effects.
research New 5?-reductase inhibitors: In vitro and in vivo effects
Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
research Induction of Skin-Derived Precursor Cells from Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Scientists made skin stem cells from other human cells with over 97% efficiency, which could help treat skin conditions.
research 5α‐Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
research Hirsutism – From Diagnosis to Use of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.
research Clinical Case Notes. Malignant melanoma in eviscerated eyeball
Finasteride, often used for hair loss, can potentially cause cataracts.
research Divergences in insulin resistance between the different phenotypes of the polycystic ovary syndrome
Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.
research Bicalutamide in Dermatology: A Narrative Review
Bicalutamide may effectively treat female pattern hair loss with minimal side effects.
research Comprehensive Evaluation of Tectona grandis L.f.: Integrated In Vitro and In Silico Analysis of Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibition and Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Teak leaf extract may help hair growth and reduce inflammation safely.
research Comparison of Novel Hematological Biomarkers in Alopecia Areata and Other Not-Cicatricial Alopecia: A Retrospective Study
Blood cell counts could help predict and treat alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research Autologous adipose tissue injection in the treatment of alopecia: A mini‐review
Injecting a person's own fat into their scalp may help regrow hair and improve hair thickness in different types of hair loss.
research Expanding the therapeutic versatility of clacosterone
Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.
research 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Medicines called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are useful for treating enlarged prostate and male pattern hair loss.
research Sustained delivery of finasteride by biodegradable system
A biodegradable system can deliver finasteride consistently, reducing the need for daily pills.
research Effect of ethnicity on the clinical presentations of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a 20-year retrospective cohort study
Ethnicity affects how polycystic ovary syndrome shows up in women, with white women having higher metabolic risks but less diabetes, and South Asian women showing more androgenic symptoms and being younger at presentation.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and estroprogestins
Choosing the right estroprogestin is crucial for effectively managing PCOS symptoms.