research Slow progress in prostate cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.
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research Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 entry through the ACE2/TMPRSS2 pathway: a promising approach for uncovering early COVID-19 drug therapies
Blocking the virus's entry into cells by targeting certain pathways could lead to early COVID-19 treatments.
research Reply to the Letter to the Editor “Androgen deprivation therapy may constitute a more effective prophylactic than therapeutic strategy in COVID-19 patients” by N. Bennani and I. M. Bennani-Baiti
Androgen deprivation therapy might help prevent severe COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research Pharmacokinetic parameters and mechanisms of inhibition of rat type 1 and 2 steroid 5α-reductases: determinants for different in vivo activities of GI198745 and finasteride in the rat 3 3Abbreviations: r5AR1, rat 5α-reductase 1; r5AR2, rat 5α-reductase 2; and DHT, dihydrotestosterone.
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research Challenges to PrEP use and perceptions of urine tenofovir adherence monitoring reported by individuals on PrEP
Remembering to take PrEP is the main challenge, and urine monitoring is a preferred adherence method.
research DRUG POLYMORPHISM IDENTIFICATION USING FOURIER TRANSFORM-RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LAMIVUDINE AND FINASTERIDE DRUGS
FT-Raman spectroscopy is effective for identifying drug polymorphs, ensuring quality and stability.
research Effective treatment of refractory alopecia areata in pediatric patients with oral abrocitinib
A new drug, abrocitinib, helped a child with severe hair loss regrow hair.
research Structural basis for the catalysis and inhibition of human steroid 5α‐reductase 2
The research gives new understanding on how human steroid 5α-reductases work and how drugs like finasteride inhibit them, which could help in creating new drugs.
research Discovery and Clinical Development of Dutasteride, a Potent Dual 5α- Reductase Inhibitor
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia and may reduce prostate cancer risk.
research 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: New evidences on benefits and harms beyond benign prostatic hyperplasia
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may have additional effects on cancer, mental health, heart health, and hormone levels beyond treating prostate enlargement.
research Differential expression of steroid 5α-reductase isozymes and association with disease severity and angiogenic genes predict their biological role in prostate cancer
SRD5A1 is crucial in advanced prostate cancer, and blocking both SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 is more effective than targeting SRD5A2 alone.
research Trichoscopic Markers and Clinical Response Patterns With Ritlecitinib in Severe Alopecia Areata: 24‐Week Outcomes From a Prospective Real‐World Cohort
Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, showing significant hair regrowth and improved mental health.
research Alopecia areata and ritlecitinib: Unravelling response trajectories
Ritlecitinib is effective for long-term hair regrowth in alopecia areata, especially in females and early treatment.
research 5-α-Reductase inhibitors for prostate cancer chemoprevention: an updated Cochrane systematic review
5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
research 187 Protective Effect of DA-9401 on Acute use of Finasteride on Sprague–Dawley Rats
DA-9401 protects against hair loss, improves organ function, and prevents infertility caused by finasteride.
research Proxalutamide Significantly Accelerates Viral Clearance and Reduces Time to Clinical Remission in Patients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19: Results from a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Proxalutamide helps COVID-19 patients get rid of the virus faster and recover quicker.
research Diagnostic criteria for enduring sexual dysfunction after treatment with antidepressants, finasteride and isotretinoin
The document sets criteria for diagnosing long-term sexual dysfunctions caused by certain medications.
research Pharmacological Activity and Clinical Use of PDRN
PDRN helps repair tissue and improve wound healing with a high safety profile.
research Efficacy and safety of the oral Janus kinase 3/tyrosine kinase expressed in hepatocellular carcinoma family kinase inhibitor ritlecitinib over 24 months: integrated analysis of the ALLEGRO phase IIb/III and long-term phase III clinical studies in alopecia areata
Ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata and is safe for long-term use in people 12 and older.
research Azithromycin with nitazoxanide, hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin, with or without dutasteride, for early stage COVID-19: an open-label prospective observational study in males with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 (The Pre-AndroCoV Male Trial).
Early treatment with certain drug combinations improved COVID-19 outcomes and prevented severe disease in males, including those at higher risk.
research Hair loss due to aripipirazole use: a case report
Stopping aripiprazole can reverse its side effect of hair loss.
research Ritlecitinib: Efficacy of a Novel Therapy for Severe Alopecia Areata in Patients Aged 12 Years and Older
Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in people aged 12 and older.
research Is Dutasteride a Therapeutic Alternative for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.
research Sexual dysfunction associated with 5α-reductase inhibitors in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review
5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss can cause mild, reversible sexual side effects in some men.
research Apremilast is efficacious in refractory alopecia areata
Apremilast helps regrow hair in hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
research Development of Novel Indole-Based Bifunctional Aldose Reductase Inhibitors/Antioxidants as Promising Drugs for the Treatment of Diabetic Complications
New indole-based compounds, particularly cemtirestat, show promise as dual-function drugs for diabetic complications.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Erectile Dysfunction: The Connection
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but the exact reasons are unclear.
research Maintenance, withdrawal, and re-treatment with ritlecitinib and brepocitinib in patients with alopecia areata in a single-blind extension of a phase 2a randomized clinical trial
Continuous treatment with ritlecitinib and brepocitinib is needed to maintain hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research FDA declines approval of testosterone drug for third time
The FDA did not approve a testosterone drug because of safety concerns.
research Protective trend of anti-androgen therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: A meta-analysis
Anti-androgen therapy might help protect against COVID-19 infection and reduce death risk.