research Cyproterone acetate for severe hirsutism:results of a double‐blind dose‐ranging study*
Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.
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research Combined Sabal and Urtica extract vs finasteride in BPH (Alken stage I–II)
Sabal and Urtica extract works as well as finasteride for treating BPH, with fewer side effects.
research Novel C-6 substituted and unsubstituted pregnane derivatives as 5α-reductase inhibitors and their effect on hamster flank organs diameter size
Certain compounds reduced hamster flank organ size by inhibiting 5α-reductase, like finasteride, without affecting androgen receptors.
research Health Canada has approved finasteride [Proscar; Merck Frosst] and doxazosin cotherapy
research Ritlecitinib: First Approval
Ritlecitinib is approved in the USA and Japan for treating severe hair loss in people aged 12 and older.
research Kinetic analysis of LY320236: competitive inhibitor of type I and non-competitive inhibitor of type II human steroid 5α-reductase
LY320236 is a strong blocker of two enzymes that change testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and might help treat conditions related to male hormones.
research 598 Response to ritlecitinib treatment based on salt improvement scores in patients with alopecia areata (AA): Post hoc analysis of the allegro phase 2b/3 study
Ritlecitinib significantly improves scalp hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients over time.
research Allergic contact dermatitis to topical brimonidine
A man developed an allergic skin reaction after using brimonidine for rosacea.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Reduce Remission Time of COVID-19: Results From a Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Interventional Trial in 130 SARS-CoV-2 Positive Men
5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitors shorten COVID-19 recovery time in men.
research Identification of Metabolites for the Novel 5α‐Reductase Inhibitor Epristeride In Vitro and Its Potential Impact on Doping Testing
Epristeride's metabolism involves key metabolites and proteins, affecting its use in doping tests.
research USE OF TOFACITINIB IN DIFFICULT TO TREAT CLINICALLY AMYOPATHIC DERMATOMYOSITIS
Tofacitinib may effectively treat skin symptoms in difficult cases of dermatomyositis.
research Chloroquine and cinchonine affect rat vascular smooth muscle tonus through calcium channels – in silico and in vitro approaches
Chloroquine and cinchonine relax rat blood vessels by affecting calcium channels, with chloroquine needing caution in heart patients.
research In vitro anti-proliferative and antioxidant activites of chloroform extract of christia vespertilionis on mcf 7 and mda-mb-231 breast cancer cells
Christia vespertilionis extract may help fight breast cancer cells.
research Trichoscopic Markers and Clinical Response Patterns With Ritlecitinib in Severe Alopecia Areata: 24‐Week Outcomes From a Prospective Real‐World Cohort
Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, showing significant hair regrowth and improved mental health.
research Selective JAK 1 inhibition with upadacitinib as a potential treatment for coexistent severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata
research A study on the extracts of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. in treatment of cyclophosphamide induced alopecia
Cuscuta reflexa extracts helped regrow hair in rats with drug-induced hair loss.
research Rizatriptan benzoate-loaded dissolving microneedle patch for management of acute migraine therapy
Rizatriptan benzoate-loaded dissolving microneedles are effective and convenient for treating acute migraines.
research Spectrum and Impact of Reported Side Effects of Omalizumab in Patients With Chronic Urticaria: A Long‐Term Multicentre Real‐World Study
Omalizumab is generally safe for chronic urticaria, but hair loss is a common side effect.
research Using 5 alpha reductase inhibitors safely: What primary care physicians need to know
5 alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, cognitive, and muscle side effects, and may slightly increase aggressive cancer risk.
research Liarozole—a novel treatment approach for advanced prostate cancer: results of a large randomized trial versus cyproterone acetate
Liarozole may be more effective than cyproterone acetate for treating advanced prostate cancer, with better PSA response and survival rates, while maintaining quality of life.
research Sex and estrous cycle influence diazepam effects on anxiety and memory: Possible role of progesterone
Diazepam's effects on anxiety and memory differ between male and female rats due to hormonal influences.
research Efficacy and safety of 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor monotherapy in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A meta-analysis
5 alpha-reductase inhibitors can slightly improve symptoms of enlarged prostate but have a high risk of sexual side effects.
research In Vitro Analysis of Finasteride Activity against Candida albicans Urinary Biofilm Formation and Filamentation
Finasteride effectively prevents biofilm formation and treats preformed biofilms, but requires high doses.
research Finasteride/spironolactone
research Efficacy and safety of tofacitinib in pediatric patients with alopecia areata: A prospective cohort study
Tofacitinib improved hair regrowth and quality of life in children with alopecia areata, with mild side effects.
research The search for bioactive compounds in tropical plants to target hormone imbalance associated diseases
Piper cubeba and Aquilaria sinensis may help prevent or treat prostate issues by balancing hormones.
research CSF 5-HIAA as a predictor of treatment response in trichotillomania.
Higher CSF 5-HIAA levels may predict better response to serotonin re-uptake inhibitors in trichotillomania.
research Tofacitinib therapy for children with severe alopecia areata
Tofacitinib may help treat severe childhood alopecia areata, but risks require careful consideration.
research Strontium: A Potent and Selective Inhibitor of Sensory Irritation and Topical Anti-inflammatory
Strontium can effectively reduce skin irritation and inflammation.
research Treatment of Female Androgenic Alopecia with Cimetidine
Cimetidine is not a first-choice treatment for female hair loss, and there's no consistently successful treatment for this condition in men or normal hormone level women.