research Finasteride: not guilty after all?
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase aggressive cancer risk slightly.
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research Retinoic Acid Is Not Involved in Fluconazole-Induced Alopecia: Evaluation in a Human Cohort and Rat Model
Retinoic acid is not linked to hair loss from fluconazole use.
research Finasteride is effective for the treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy
Finasteride effectively treats central serous chorioretinopathy.
research Use of cyproterone acetate (CPA) in the treatment of acne, hirsutism and virilism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
research Risk of erectile dysfunction associated with use of 5-α reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia or alopecia: population based studies using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink
Taking 5-α reductase inhibitors for prostate enlargement or hair loss does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
research Hormone Blocking Anticancer Drugs
The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
research Alopecia areata: Ritlecitinib generates substantial re-growth of scalp hair
Ritlecitinib significantly regrows scalp hair in people with alopecia areata.
research The Good and Bad News About New Drugs for Treating Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors show promise for treating Alopecia Areata, while statins are not recommended.
research Use of trilostane for the treatment of pituitary‐dependent hyperadrenocorticism in a cat
Trilostane helped a cat with a hormone issue but the cat later died from a kidney infection.
research Effects of 5‐alpha reductase inhibitors on lung function: A reason for discontinuation duringCOVID ‐19 pandemic?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors might worsen lung recovery in COVID-19 patients, suggesting a pause in their use.
research Unilateral Gynecomastia Induced by Treatment With 1 mg of Oral Finasteride
research Evaluating the safety profile of α-1 blockers, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and PDE5I for BPH: a disproportionality analysis of real-world adverse events based on FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS)
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
research Risk:benefit ratio in the treatment of psoriasis with systemic retinoids
Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.
research Trends in Prevalence of Statin Use and Treatment Burden for Statin Users with Comorbidities in South Korea
More people in South Korea are using statins each year, especially those with diabetes, muscle pain, and heart disease, leading to higher medical costs.
research HDL as Therapeutic Tools
Modified HDL can better deliver drugs and genes, potentially improving treatments and reducing side effects.
research Cedrol restricts the growth of colorectal cancer in vitro and in vivo by inducing cell cycle arrest and caspase-dependent apoptotic cell death
Cedrol may be an effective treatment for colorectal cancer.
research Reduced estradiol synthesis by letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, is protective against development of pentylenetetrazole-induced kindling in mice
Letrozole may help prevent seizures by reducing certain hormone levels.
research Ritlecitinib Efficacy in Adolescents With Alopecia Areata: A Real‐World Experience
Ritlecitinib shows promise in improving hair regrowth in adolescents with alopecia areata.
research Tofacitinib for the treatment of lichen planopilaris: A case series
Oral tofacitinib can significantly improve recalcitrant lichen planopilaris.
research [Two drugs have a better outcome. Finasteride plus alpha blocker improves urine flow].
research Preparation and characterization of Betasitosterol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for butter enrichment
Researchers made a special butter with added betasitosterol that could be healthier for the heart and stayed good for three months.
research Cognitive and mood side effects of lower urinary tract medication
Some medications for bladder problems can cause memory issues or mood changes, and doctors should monitor these side effects.
research Walnut fruit diaphragm ethanol extract ameliorates damage due to Triton WR‐1339‐induced hyperlipidemia in rats
Walnut extract may help lower cholesterol and inflammation.
research Finasteride, To Take, or Not to Take
Finasteride may help prevent prostate cancer, but more research is needed.
research Tamoxifen-induced androgenetic alopecia in a dialysis patient with sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP)
research Avaliação dos efeitos adversos clínicos e alterações laboratoriais em pacientes com acne vulgar tratados com isotretinoína oral
Isotretinoin is safe and effective for acne, with common side effects like dry lips; serious side effects are rare.
research Molecular Mechanism of Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh. in Inhibiting Hepatitis C Virus Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking
Avicennia marina shows potential to treat Hepatitis C by targeting key proteins.
research Effect ofCitrullus colocynthisSchrad fruits on testosterone-induced alopecia
Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract may effectively treat testosterone-related hair loss, similar to finasteride.
research Pharmacological Role and Clinical Applications of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors-Review Article for Pharmacists and Healthcare Professionals
5α-reductase inhibitors effectively treat enlarged prostate and hair loss but require careful use due to possible side effects.