research Discovery of Natural Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
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research Stress-related skin disorders
Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.
research The clinical management of hirsutism
The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
research Effects of Oral Finasteride on Erectile Function in a Rat Model
Finasteride reduces corpus cavernosum weight but doesn't affect erectile response in rats.
research Conventional and novel stem cell based therapies for androgenic alopecia
Stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma, show promise for hair restoration in treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Effects of the anti-androgen finasteride on 5alpha-reductase activity in human gingival fibroblasts in response to minocycline
Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.
research Finasteride-Induced Gynecomastia in a 62-Year-Old Man
Finasteride caused enlarged breast tissue in a 62-year-old man.
research 3,3-Diphenylpentane skeleton as a steroid skeleton substitute: Novel inhibitors of human 5α-reductase 1
A new compound effectively inhibits human 5α-reductase 1.
research Are bald men more virile than their well thatched contemporaries?
Bald men are not more virile and may have fewer sexual partners.
research Finasteride blocks progesterone synthesis in MA-10 Leydig tumor cells.
Finasteride blocks progesterone production in specific tumor cells, potentially causing side effects.
research Paternal Finasteride Treatment Can Influence the Testicular Transcriptome Profile of Male Offspring—Preliminary Study
Father's finasteride use may affect son's fertility and testicular function.
research Chemical examination of three Indian medicinal plants and their hair growth evaluation studies
Three Indian medicinal plant compounds help hair growth.
research A Case-Control Study of Physical Activity, Obesity and Energy intake and the Risk of Kidney Cancer
Being obese and eating too many calories may increase the risk of kidney cancer, but physical activity doesn't seem to affect this risk.
research Body Mass Index is Associated with Increased Risk of aggressive and Decreased Risk of Non-aggressive Prostate Cancer
Higher BMI is linked to a lower risk of non-aggressive prostate cancer and a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Prostate Specific Antigen Levels in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Men from the 2001–2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Long-term diabetes is linked to lower prostate cancer risk.
research Toxicity of the pharmaceuticals finasteride and melengestrol acetate to benthic invertebrates
Finasteride harms invertebrates' survival and burial ability.
research Finasteride Treatment Inhibits Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis in Male Mice
Finasteride reduces new brain cells in male mice, possibly causing depression.
research Finasteride-induced depression: new insights into possible pathomechanisms
Finasteride may increase depression by reducing brain cell growth.
research Androgenetic alopecia and polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene (SNP rs6152) in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia or prostate cancer
Hair loss gene linked to prostate issues.
research Obesity and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Implications for Pathogenesis and Novel Management Strategies
Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.
research Expression of mRNA for androgen receptor, 5alpha-reductase and 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in human dermal papilla cells
Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.
research Oxidative Activity of the Type 2 Isozyme of 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (17β-HSD) Predominates in Human Sebaceous Glands
The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.
research Proscar@ (Finasteride) inhibits 5α-reductase activity in the ovaries and testes of Lytechinus variegatus Lamarck (Echinodermata: Echinoidea)
Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.
research 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency: is there a genotype-phenotype correlation? A review
No consistent link between genotype and phenotype in 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency.
research Lipid peroxides induce early onset of catagen phase in murine hair cycles
Lipid peroxides can cause early hair loss by damaging hair follicles.
research Molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia
AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
research Androgen Signaling Regulates SARS-CoV-2 Receptor Levels and Is Associated with Severe COVID-19 Symptoms in Men
Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
research TRP Channels in Skin Biology and Pathophysiology
TRP channels in the skin are important for sensation and health, and targeting them could help treat skin disorders.
research The hair growth promoting effect of Sophora flavescens extract and its molecular regulation
Sophora flavescens extract may help hair grow by affecting growth factors and blocking a hair-related enzyme.
research Ultrasound-activated particles as CRISPR/Cas9 delivery system for androgenic alopecia therapy
Scientists have created a new hair loss treatment using ultrasound to deliver gene-editing particles, which resulted in up to 90% hair regrowth in mice.