research The connection of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors to the development of depression
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
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research The post-finasteride syndrome: possible etiological mechanisms and symptoms
Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, mental, and physical issues, needing more research for solutions.
research Mineral, trace element, and toxic metal concentration in hair from dogs with idiopathic epilepsy compared to healthy controls
Dogs with epilepsy have different hair mineral levels than healthy dogs, possibly due to epilepsy or its treatment.
research Essential Oils and Melatonin as Functional Ingredients in Dogs
Essential oils may improve dogs' health and melatonin can help with their sleep and anxiety, but both should be used carefully.
research Recent Progress in Health Benefits of Hederagenin and Its Glycosides
Hederagenin shows promise for cancer and inflammation treatment but needs modifications to improve effectiveness.
research Moth-eaten alopecia and beyond: Syphilitic alopecia - Revisited
Syphilitic alopecia can be effectively diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.
research Prediction of the Development of Depression in Patients with Autoimmune Thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism
BDNF, TSH, fT4, anti-TPO, and 25-OH Vitamin D levels predict depression risk in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism.
research Physicochemical Characterization of Chitosan-Decorated Finasteride Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Skin Drug Delivery
Chitosan-decorated nanoparticles can improve skin delivery and reduce side effects of finasteride.
research Synthesis and Actions of 5α-Reduced Metabolites of Testosterone in the Nervous System
Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
research Post-Acute COVID-19 Sequelae – ‘COVID Long Hauler’
Long COVID causes lasting symptoms and needs ongoing care.
research Dercum Disease: Exploratory Therapeutic Approaches in the Absence of Standardized Medical Treatment—A Single Center Case Series
Individualized treatments may help manage Dercum's disease symptoms.
research Vitamin D Adequacy Conditions the Prolactin-Suppressive Effect of Metformin in Men Receiving Prolactin-Elevating Medications
Vitamin D is needed for metformin to lower prolactin effectively.
research An (Ir)reversible Affection of the Sexual Sphere: A Case Report
Finasteride can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction even after stopping the drug.
research Hair stress hormones in individuals with a recent suicide attempt experiencing a depressive episode
People who recently attempted suicide during depression showed signs of adrenal fatigue, but had higher DHEA levels around the attempt time.
research Finasteride Use Does Not Lead to Depression or Suicide: Insights From a Large‐Scale Cohort Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis
Finasteride does not increase the risk of depression or suicide.
research Immortality Reconsidered: Clinical Challenges at the Frontier of Plastic Surgery
Advancements in regenerative science and longevity research can improve healthspans, but must be balanced with ethics and safety.
research The Off-Label Use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors for Sexual Behavior Management: Risks and Considerations
SSRIs may help manage sexual behavior in dementia patients, but they can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
research Trichotillomania in long COVID successfully treated with escitalopram: A case report
Escitalopram helped a woman with hair-pulling due to long COVID.
research Association between finasteride with subjective memory deficits: a study from the NHANES and FAERS databases
Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of memory problems.
research The interaction between finasteride and corticosterone levels: implications for depression-, and anxiety-like behavior and hippocampal synaptic plasticity in male rats
Chronic finasteride use in male rats doesn't strongly cause depression or anxiety due to adaptive stress hormone changes.
research Effects of photoperiod change on serum hormone level, hair follicle growth and antioxidant status in skin tissue of cashmere goats
Changing light exposure boosts hormone levels and antioxidant activity, improving cashmere growth in goats.
research HHV-6 reactivations in immunocompetent patients with psychiatric disorders: visual hallucinations or possible interactions?
HHV-6 reactivation may be linked to psychiatric disorders and can improve with antiviral treatment.
research Patient-reported outcomes, provider-reported outcomes, and physiologic parameters after gender-affirming hormone treatment in Canada: a systematic review
Gender-affirming hormone treatments need better patient-focused outcome measurements and standardized data collection.
research The Biomolecular Effects of Finasteride on Male Rat Brain during Administration and after Discontinuation
Finasteride temporarily suppresses brain activity, but some effects last even after stopping.
research Efficacy, safety, and adverse effects of finasteride and dutasteride in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia: A retrospective cohort study
Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating BPH.
research P47 Condition overlay and diagnostic delay – A challenging case of fibromyalgia and systemic lupus erythematosus
Timely diagnosis of SLE is crucial due to symptom overlap with fibromyalgia.
research Intracranial hypertension as the first manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report
Consider systemic lupus erythematosus in patients with unexplained intracranial hypertension.
research Directing Rat Hair Follicle Stem Cells Toward Neuronal Lineage With Enhanced Trophic Factor Expression
Chick embryo extract helps rat hair follicle stem cells become more like neurons.
research Chitinase 3-Like 1 and C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 5 proteins and the hair cycle
CHI3L1 and CXCL5 proteins help promote hair growth.
research Application of multi-omics techniques to androgenetic alopecia: Current status and perspectives
Multi-omics techniques help understand the molecular causes of androgenetic alopecia.