research Regarding prostate-specific antigen: let's not shoot the messenger
The drugs finasteride and dutasteride reduce low-grade prostate cancers but may double the risk of high-grade cancers.
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research Association Between 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Prostate Cancer Mortality
5α-reductase inhibitors may help with prostate cancer but could increase the risk of severe tumors, so careful use is advised.
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 High Real-World Medication Adherence and Durable Clinical Benefit in Medicare Patients Treated with 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Older patients sticking to their prostate medication saw lasting health benefits.
research Appropriateness of oral drugs for long-term treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in older persons: results of a systematic literature review and international consensus validation process (LUTS-FORTA 2014)
Dutasteride, fesoterodine, and finasteride are beneficial for older patients, while most other drugs should be used cautiously or avoided.
research I‐Ascorbic acid 2‐phosphate represses the dihydrotestosterone‐induced dickkopf‐1 expression in human balding dermal papilla cells
Vitamin C derivative reduces hair loss-related protein in cells.
research Finasteride 1 mg has no inhibitory effect on omeprazole metabolism in extensive and poor metabolizers for CYP2C19 in Japanese
Finasteride doesn't affect omeprazole metabolism in Japanese people.
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 EU Legal and Regulatory Update
The document updates on EU legal changes, including pharmaceutical patents, class actions in Italy, and various drug-related rulings.
research Drug-induced erectile dysfunction: a real-world pharmacovigilance study using the FDA adverse event reporting system database
Finasteride is most linked to drug-induced erectile dysfunction.
research Roxithromycin antagonizes catagen induction in murine and human hair follicles: implication of topical roxithromycin as hair restoration reagent
Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
research Price Discrimination Across Indications in the Pharmaceutical Industry: The Case of Finasteride
Proscar and Propecia, two drugs with the same ingredient but different dosages, have different prices, showing price discrimination in the pharmaceutical industry.
research Systemic Tofacitinib in Alopecia Areata: A Single Center Retrospective Descriptive Cohort Study
Tofacitinib effectively regrows hair in alopecia areata patients, especially in younger individuals, with manageable side effects.
research Impact of Cernitin™ on induced chronic prostatitis in animal model for understanding management of lower urinary tract symptoms
Cernitin™, a pollen extract, was found to significantly reduce pain and inflammation in rats with chronic prostatitis, suggesting it could be a useful alternative to certain anti-inflammatory drugs.
research Hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets (HVDRR) case series: phenotype, genotype, conventional treatment, and adjunctive cinacalcet therapy
Cinacalcet may help treat hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets safely.
research Finasteride en mammacarcinoom bij mannen
Long-term use of finasteride may cause breast cancer in men.
research Retinoids: best solutions for acne…
Retinoids are effective for acne but can cause serious side effects.
research 42752 Evaluation of Eyebrow and Eyelash Regrowth and Patient Satisfaction in the Phase 3 THRIVE-AA1 Trial with CTP-543 (Deuruxolitinib) in Adult Patients with Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata
CTP-543 significantly improved eyebrow and eyelash regrowth and patient satisfaction in adults with alopecia areata.
research Glycyrrhizic Acid Alleviates Osimertinib‐Induced Cutaneous Toxicity by Inhibiting Keratinocyte Apoptosis and Inflammation
Licorice component glycyrrhizic acid may reduce skin side effects from cancer treatment.
research Anti-anginal and beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
Beta-blockers and anti-anginal medications have various side effects and interactions that require careful monitoring and individualized treatment.
research Analysis of metabolic characteristics of epristeride in zebrafish based on LC-Q-TOF MS and its potential applications in doping control
Epristeride's metabolism in zebrafish helps improve doping detection methods.
research Follicular and epidermal alterations in patients treated with ZD1839 (Iressa), an inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor
ZD1839 (Iressa) causes skin and hair side effects, treatable with tretinoin cream and minocycline.
research Repurposing of Various Current Medicines as Radioprotective Agents
Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.
research Suppression of mammary tumorigenesis in transgenic mice by the RXR-selective retinoid, LGD1069.
LGD1069 effectively prevents breast tumors in mice without toxicity.
research Chemotherapy of psoriasis and other skin disorders with oral retinoids
Oral retinoids are effective for treating severe skin disorders but have reversible side effects and risks for pregnant women.
research Central chorioretinopathy associated with topical use of minoxidil 2% for treatment of baldness
Using 2% minoxidil for baldness treatment might cause vision distortion due to fluid build-up under the retina.
research Investigation of the Plausibility of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Syndrome
The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
research Isotretinoin treatment of acne and related disorders: An update
Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.
research Is There an Association between 5a Reductase Inhibitors and Metabolic Syndrome? A Narrative Review of the Literature
Finasteride and dutasteride may cause metabolic issues like liver disease and diabetes.
research Beyond Hair Regrowth: Interpreting the Psychosocial Impact of Ritlecitinib in Alopecia Areata
Ritlecitinib helps hair regrowth and reduces emotional and functional burdens in alopecia areata.