research Alopecia: unapproved treatments or indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
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research The Steroidogenesis Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces the Response to Both Stressful and Rewarding Stimuli
Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.
research Finasteride and Male Breast Cancer: Does the MHRA Report Show a Link?
No definitive link between finasteride and male breast cancer, but further research is needed.
research Comparison of spironolactone and spironolactone plus metformin in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome
Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.
research Androgens and erythropoiesis. Induction of erythropoietin-hypersecretory state and effect of finasteride on erythropoietin secretion
Androgens increase EPO production, finasteride doesn't significantly impact it.
research 5α-Metabolism in Finasteride-Treated Subjects and Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.
research The effect of 1540‐nm fractional erbium‐glass laser in the treatment of androgenic alopecia
Laser treatment effectively increases hair density and thickness in androgenic alopecia.
research Finasteride administration potentiates the disruption of prepulse inhibition induced by forced swim stress
Finasteride worsens stress effects on sensory processes, possibly linking to anxiety/depression.
research Recent Advances in the Medical and Surgical Treatment of Priapism
New treatments for long-lasting erections improve outcomes but must be timely to avoid lasting damage.
research Treatment of Male-Pattern Alopecia with Platelet-Rich Plasma
Using Platelet-Rich Plasma injections for male-pattern baldness didn't significantly improve hair growth.
research Maintenance of optimised hair growth from viable terminal scalp hair follicles at baseline with oral finasteride in male pattern hair loss and first evidence of a “drug dependency” and a post-finasteride “rebound effect”.
Finasteride helps hair growth but stopping it causes faster hair loss.
research A population-based study of the risk of osteoporosis and fracture with dutasteride and finasteride
Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risk for osteoporosis and fractures in older men.
research Neonatal finasteride administration decreases dopamine release in nucleus accumbens after alcohol and food presentation in adult male rats
Finasteride given to baby rats reduces dopamine release and increases alcohol consumption in adult males.
research Targeting a fibrotic bottleneck may provide an opening in the treatment of LUTS
New treatments targeting fibrosis could improve urinary symptoms in BPH.
research 572 Defining chronic wound types in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa patients for clinical outcome assessment
The conclusion is that differentiating wound types in RDEB patients is important for clinical trials and understanding the disease.
research Non-invasive method distinguishes chronic telogen effluvium from mild female pattern hair loss: clinicopathological correlation
Washing test helps identify hair loss type, low iron levels significant.
research A Review of Herbal Medications for the Treatment of Alopecia
Herbal medications might be safer and more effective for hair loss than synthetic treatments.
research Efficacy and safety of oral alitretinoin in chronic hand eczema and palmoplantar pustulosis
Oral alitretinoin is effective for certain types of chronic hand eczema, with mild side effects.
research Botanical Treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Some plant-based treatments may help with ovary function, insulin resistance, and excess male hormones in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Toxicity of the pharmaceuticals finasteride and melengestrol acetate to benthic invertebrates
Finasteride harms invertebrates' survival and burial ability.
research 200 Uncommon finasteride side effects in male androgenic alopecia
research Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis.
Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.
research Post-finasteride syndrome and post-SSRI sexual dysfunction: two sides of the same coin?
PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.
research Post-finasteride syndrome: An emerging clinical problem
Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, neurological, and physical side effects in some people after taking finasteride.
research The 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride increases suicide-related aggressive behaviors and blocks clozapine-induced beneficial effects in an animal model of schizophrenia
Finasteride raises suicide-linked aggression and stops clozapine's positive effects in schizophrenia animals.
research Effect of finasteride particle size reduction on its pharmacokinetic, tissue distribution and cellular permeation.
Smaller finasteride particles increase effectiveness in treating hair loss.
research The Effect of Finasteride on the Secretion of Testosterone, DHT, LH, FSH and Tissue Factors in the Testis of NMRI Mice:
Finasteride reduces sperm count and quality and alters hormone levels in mice.
research Enduring sexual dysfunction after treatment with antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors and isotretinoin: 300 cases
Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
research Androgenetic alopecia: combing the hair follicle signaling pathways for new therapeutic targets and more effective treatment options
New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
research Oral minoxidil treatment for hair loss: A review of efficacy and safety
Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.