research Minoxidil-induced hypertrichosis: Pathophysiology, clinical implications, and therapeutic strategies
Minoxidil can cause unwanted hair growth, so personalized care and support are important.
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research Use of cyproterone acetate (CPA) in the treatment of acne, hirsutism and virilism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
research The clinical development of a 5α-reductase inhibitor, finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.
research Theoretical evaluation of interaction of some dibenzo derivatives on both androgen receptor and 5α-reductase enzyme
Certain Dibenzo derivatives may help treat prostate cancer.
research Comparison of finasteride (proscar®), a 5α reductase inhibitor, and various commercial plant extracts in in vitro and in vivo 5α reductase inhibition
Finasteride effectively inhibits 5α reductase, while plant extracts like Permixon and Bazoton don't show significant results.
research Incidence of liver toxicity associated with the use of flutamide in prostate cancer patients
Flutamide rarely causes liver toxicity in prostate cancer patients.
research Dienogest
Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.
research Melatonin and hair physiology: reasons and clinical efficacy data as a topical treatment of androgenic alopecia
Melatonin applied to the scalp helps increase hair density in people with early hair loss.
research Melatonina y fisiología capilar: razones y datos de eficacia clínica como tratamiento
Melatonin applied to the scalp helps treat early-stage hair loss in men and women.
research Analysis of hormone antagonists in clinical and municipal wastewater by isotopic dilution liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry
Researchers developed a method to detect hormone-blocking drugs in wastewater and found them in Beijing's sewage, suggesting they can survive sewage treatment.
research Acute selenium poisoning by paradise nuts (Lecythis ollaria)
Eating paradise nuts led to selenium poisoning, causing nausea, hair loss, and other symptoms in two women.
research Spironolactone May be a Cause of Hormonally Associated Vestibulodynia and Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Spironolactone might cause painful intercourse and decreased sexual arousal in women.
research UTILIZAÇÃO DE FINASTERIDA NO TRATAMENTO DA HIPERPLASIA PROSTÁTICA BENIGNA – RELATO DE CASO
Finasteride effectively treats BPH but requires continuous use to maintain benefits.
research Adrenal steroid precursors exert potent androgenic action in the hamster sebaceous glands of flank organs and ears.
Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.
research New investigational drugs for androgenetic alopecia
Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
research 11 Treatment of hirsutism and acne with cyproterone acetate
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
research Presentation of a meningioma in a transwoman after nine years of cyproterone acetate and estradiol intake: case report and literature review
A transwoman developed a brain tumor after nine years of hormone therapy, suggesting a possible link between the treatment and tumor development.
research Hepatotoxicity with low- and ultralow-dose flutamide: a surveillance study on 203 hyperandrogenic young females
Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.
research A comparative study of Aldactone® and Diane® in the treatment of hirsutism
Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.
research Therapeutic Androgen Receptor Ligands
Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.
research Effect of petroleum ether and ethanol fractions of seeds of Abrus precatorius on androgenic alopecia
The seeds of Abrus precatorius, when processed, can prevent hair loss more effectively than common treatments.
research Evaluation of the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride on reproduction and gonadal development in medaka, Oryzias latipes
Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.
research Diuretics
Diuretics help the body get rid of excess salt and water by acting on the kidneys in different ways.
research Percutaneous Drug Delivery to the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
research Therapeutic Potential of Adiantum Capillus-Veneris in Unani and Modern Medicine: A Review
Maidenhair fern may help with health issues but should not be used during pregnancy.
research Effectiveness of the Mentha spicata leaves in reducing testosterone levels and aggressive behaviour in female Wistar albino rats treated with testosterone propionate
Mentha spicata leaves lower testosterone and aggression in female rats.
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 Structure of human steroid 5α-reductase 2 with the anti-androgen drug finasteride
Finasteride irreversibly affects human steroid 5α-reductase 2, providing insight into its catalytic mechanism and disease-related mutations.
research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.