research Use of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Dermatology: A Narrative Review
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.
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research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research Novel 5α-reductase inhibitors unlinked to depression-like phenotypes in rat model of BPH
research Re: Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Sexual Function: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively impact sexual function.
research Torilin fromTorilis japonica,as a New Inhibitor of Testosterone 5α-Reductase
Torilin from Torilis japonica can inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase but is less effective than finasteride.
research Evaluating 5 alpha reductase inhibitors for the treatment of male androgenic alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective in treating male hair loss but can cause sexual side effects and birth defects.
research A New Look at the 5á-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride, a medication, is being re-evaluated for its effects and uses.
research 5-Alpha reductase deficiency
5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.
research The Effect of 5 -Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
research In Vivo Time-Dependent Inhibition of Human Steroid 5a-Reductase by Finasteride
Finasteride poorly inhibits type 1 5AR, affecting its effectiveness.
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 New ester derivatives of dehydroepiandrosterone as 5α-reductase inhibitors
New compounds may help treat prostate issues without affecting androgen receptors.
research Dihydrotestosterone and the Concept of 5α–Reductase Inhibition in Human Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Blocking the enzyme that turns testosterone into DHT can safely and effectively treat enlarged prostate.
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research Synthesis of Spiro[cyclohexane-1,2?-[2H]indene] derivatives as inhibitors of steroid 5?-reductase
Compound 15a was effective in inhibiting 5α-reductase.
research Novel Lead Generation through Hypothetical Pharmacophore Three-Dimensional Database Searching: Discovery of Isoflavonoids as Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Rat 5α-Reductase
Researchers found new potential but less potent rat enzyme inhibitors using a 3D model.
research 0192 Estrogenic effects of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors in male androgenetic alopecia patients
research 5 alpha-reductase and finasteride in pattern alopecia and acne.
research Metabolic effects of 5α-reductase inhibition in humans
Dutasteride may reduce insulin sensitivity and increase body fat.
research Discovery of novel 5α-reductase type II inhibitors by pharmacophore modelling, virtual screening, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations
A new compound may treat benign prostatic hyperplasia better than finasteride.
research Human type 3 5α-reductase is expressed in peripheral tissues at higher levels than types 1 and 2 and its activity is potently inhibited by finasteride and dutasteride
Type 3 5α-reductase is more common and finasteride and dutasteride strongly inhibit it.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research 12 Treatment of hirsutism with 5α-reductase inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Inhibition of 5α-reductase in the rat prostate by Cimicifuga racemosa
Cimicifuga racemosa extract may help prevent and treat prostate issues by inhibiting 5α-reductase.
research (379) The Effect of 5-α Reductase Inhibitor on Male Reproductive Function
5-α reductase inhibitors do not significantly affect male reproductive function but may reduce semen volume.
research Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Sexual Function: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
research In vivo and in vitro effect of novel 4,16-pregnadiene-6,20-dione derivatives, as 5α-reductase inhibitors
The new compounds may be more effective and cheaper than current treatments for conditions like baldness.
research Natural Product-Inspired Bis(trifluoromethyl) Phenyl Hydroxycinnamate Derivatives as Promising Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase Type-1: Synthesis, In Vitro, and In Silico Studies
New compounds show promise as nonsteroidal treatments for hair loss.
research Screening 5a-reductase Inhibitors from Plant Extraction for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in vitro
Coffee extract and caffeotannic acid can help treat hair loss.
research Key targets of hormonal treatment of prostate cancer. Part 2: the androgen receptor and 5α-reductase
Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
research Experimental Evaluation of 3-meta-Pyridine-1,2,4-Oxadiazole Derivative of Deoxycholic Acid as a Prototype of 5-α-Reductase Inhibitors in In Silico and In Vivo Models
The new compound may be a safer alternative to finasteride for prostate protection.