research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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690-720 / 1000+ results research [Proliferation behavior of the anagen hair bulb in androgenetic alopecia before and after local administration of 17 alpha- propylmesterolone–DNA flow cytophotometry studies].
Topical 17 alpha-propylmesterolone increases hair cell growth in androgenetic alopecia.
research New Therapeutic Approach to the Hirsute Patient
Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Steroid Chemistry and Hormone Controls during the Hair Follicle Cycle
Differences in enzyme activity and androgen receptors in hair follicles may explain why hair loss appears differently in men and women.
research Pathomechanism of androgenetic alopecia and new treatment
Male pattern baldness is caused by certain cells in hair follicles and could potentially be treated by targeting a specific growth factor, TGF-β1.
research BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF ANTIANDROGENS
Antiandrogens may help treat conditions like excessive hair growth, prostate tumors, male baldness, and acne by blocking male hormone effects.
research Finasteride
Man experienced sexual dysfunction, depression, breast growth, and skin discoloration after taking finasteride for hair loss.
research Relative efficacy of minoxidil and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors in the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia: protocol for a network meta-analysis study
research The enzyme and inhibitors of 4-ene-3-oxosteroid 5α-oxidoreductase
Inhibitors of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase could potentially treat disorders like prostate cancer and baldness.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Effects of Astragalus sinicus Extracts in Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
Astragalus sinicus extracts may help promote hair growth and treat hair loss.
research Alopecia due to high androgen index contraceptives
Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.
research Brassica oleracea extract, glucosinlates, and sulforaphane promote hair growth in vitro and ex vivo
Brassica oleracea extract, glucosinlates, and sulforaphane can boost hair growth and might be used to treat hair loss.
research Beneficial effect of spironolactone on androgenic alopecia
Spironolactone may help reduce hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
research Low-dose oral minoxidil for treatment of androgenetic alopecia: gender differences in blood pressure and hypotension-related adverse effects
research Lack of efficacy of polysorbate 60 in the treatment of male pattern baldness
Polysorbate 60 does not help with male pattern baldness.
research Effects of dietary supplements on androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Certain dietary supplements can improve hair density and are well-tolerated for treating androgenetic alopecia.
research Testosterone, 17 Ks, 17 beta E2 FSH-LH variations and hirsutism modifications during spironolactone therapy.
Spironolactone treatment reduced hair growth and androgen levels in hirsute women, but the overall effectiveness was just adequate.
research Topical Formulations Containing Finasteride. Part II: Determination of Finasteride Penetration into Hair Follicles using the Differential Stripping Technique
Formulation P-08-016 better targets hair follicles for baldness treatment.
research PROCESS VALIDATION OF BETA-SITOSTEROL HAIR GEL FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF 5 ALPHA REDUCTASE INHIBITION IN VITRO FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
The β-sitosterol hair gel is effective and promising for treating hair loss.
research A Double Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial of Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively improves hair growth in men with minimal side effects.
research Male pattern baldness
Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
research Dihydrotestosterone inhibits hair growth in mice by inhibiting insulin-like growth factor-I production in dermal papillae
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.
research Cortexolone 17α-Propionate (Clascoterone) is an Androgen Receptor Antagonist in Dermal Papilla Cells In Vitro
Clascoterone may be an effective topical treatment for hair loss.
research Treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris: a systematic review
No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
research The Use of Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) in Hair Care Products
Saw palmetto in hair products might reduce hair loss but can cause side effects.
research Urinary steroids in men with male-pattern alopecia
Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.
research Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy and safety of the combination therapy of topical 0.1% finasteride − 5% Minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia
The combination of finasteride and minoxidil is as safe and effective as minoxidil alone for improving hair growth in men.
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 Sponsored Lecture 3 : Updates on 5 alpha-rers(5ARIs) for the treatment of male pattern hair loss(MPHL)
5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride improve hair growth and slow hair loss in male pattern baldness.
research DNCB 유발 피부염 생쥐에서 보스웰리아가 피부조직 모발주기 관련 유전자에 미치는 영향
Boswellia may improve skin inflammation symptoms and positively influence hair growth in mice.