research The Mossman–Pacey Paradox
Men using steroids or finasteride to look more attractive may harm their fertility and sexual function, creating a paradox where they seem fit but may be less able to reproduce.
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research Characterization of scalp, eyelash and eyebrow hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata randomized to placebo in brave AA1 and brave AA2 trials
Severe alopecia areata patients have a low chance of spontaneous hair regrowth.
research Response to “Reply to effectiveness of dutasteride in a large series of patients with FFA in real clinical practice”
The authors suggest that 5-α-reductase inhibitors, like dutasteride, are effective in treating frontal fibrosing alopecia and should be the first-line treatment, with other options for severe cases. They also recommend further research on Janus kinase inhibitors.
research Patients with profuse hair shedding may reveal anagen hair dystrophy: a diagnostic clue of alopecia areata incognita
Some people with heavy hair shedding might actually have a hidden form of alopecia, which can be identified by specific hair changes.
research A Comparison of the Efficacy, Relapse Rate and Side Effects among Three Modalities of Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata
Intramuscular triamcinolone and pulse therapy with oral predonine are effective for alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but better relapse prevention is needed.
research Androgenetic alopecia
research Multi-target evaluation of Korean herbal compounds against the SRD5A2 / AR / beta-catenin axis for androgenetic alopecia: Boltz-2 cofold, ChEMBL-anchored ranking, ADMET-AI 107-endpoint safety panel, and pilosebaceous single-cell atlas-constrained prioritization of Saponin Re, Emodin, and Biochanin A
Biochanin A from soy is a promising and safe candidate for treating hair loss.
research Early embryonic exposure of freshwater gastropods to pharmaceutical 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors results in a surprising open-coiled “banana-shaped” shell
Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.
research Hair and nail adverse events during treatment with target therapies for metastatic melanoma
People with certain allergic conditions or higher white blood cell counts have more severe hair loss, and treating hair and nail side effects early in melanoma therapy can improve quality of life.
research Early onset androgenic alopecia as the male phenotypic equivalent of polycystic ovarian syndrome is associated in high oxidative stress
Men with early hair loss may have higher health risks similar to women with PCOS.
research A comparative analysis of three explanatory models of mental disorder and a preferred focus of explanation
Steroid cell tumors in the ovary are rare, can produce testosterone causing symptoms, and are mainly treated with surgery.
research Severe onycholysis in a card illusionist with alopecia areata universalis
Systemic steroids effectively treated severe nail issues in a card illusionist with alopecia areata.
research ISID1116 – Novel androgen receptor degrader for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) application
research A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Various Topical Treatment Modalities for Alopecia Areata
Steroids are the best treatment for Alopecia Areata with few side effects.
research A0366 Comparative effects of finasteride and dutasteride on semen parameters in young men with androgenic alopecia: A randomized controlled study
research Three months extended-release microspheres prepared by multi-microchannel microfluidics in beagle dog models
A new device, IVL-PPF Microsphere®, was created to deliver a hair loss drug for up to 3 months with one injection, potentially replacing daily pills.
research Steroidogenic Isoenzymes in Human Hair and Their Potential Role in Androgenetic Alopecia
Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata Treatment: Past, Present, and Future
New treatments for Alopecia Areata, like JAK inhibitors, are effective, and future research is exploring advanced therapies.
research Optimized Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Dutasteride Delivery: Improving Therapeutic Efficiency and Minimizing Adverse Effects
The new delivery method for dutasteride is more effective and has fewer side effects.
research The Evolving Global Burden of Alopecia Areata in Young Adults: High-Income Nations Bear the Greatest Impact
Alopecia Areata affects young adults more in high-income countries, especially females.
research The preventive and therapeutic efficacy of finasteride and dutasteride in TRAMP mice
Dutasteride showed some prevention of prostate issues but also had limitations, especially with high-grade tumors.
research Megestrol Acetate Increases the Proliferation, Migration, and Adipogenic Differentiation of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells via Glucocorticoid Receptor
Megestrol acetate helps fat-derived stem cells grow, move, and turn into fat cells through a specific receptor.
research New Nonsteroidal Molecules as Blockers of the Steroidogenic Pathway
New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.
research Prescribers alerted to potential adverse effects of finasteride and montelukast
research New Drugs: Dutasteride
Dutasteride is approved to help manage prostate enlargement.
research Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids and Cardiometabolic Derangements
Long-term anabolic steroid use can lead to heart and metabolic health issues.
research Drugs in Dermatology Finasteride in androgenic alopecia
research EPH39 Alopecia Areata: Targeted Review of Adverse Events Associated with Clinical Studies of Treatments
Alopecia areata treatments often cause headaches and infections, highlighting the need for safer options.
research O IMPACTO DO USO PERIOPERATÓRIO DA DUTASTERIDA (ORAL E MESOTERAPIA) NOS RESULTADOS ESTÉTICOS DO TRANSPLANTE CAPILAR: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Using dutasteride during hair transplants improves results and reduces hair loss.
research Preparation, physicochemical and clinical evaluation of aminexil niosome in prevention of androgenetic alopecia
Niosomes improve aminexil's effectiveness in preventing hair loss without needing propylene glycol.