research 5‐Alpha reductase inhibitors in androgenetic alopecia: Shifting paradigms, current concepts, comparative efficacy, and safety
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss, with both being safe to use.
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research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Prospective cohort study on the effects and tolerability of flutamide in patients with female pattern hair loss.
Flutamide, an oral anti-androgen therapy, is effective in treating female pattern hair loss, even without systemic androgen excess.
research The Treatment of Hyperandrogenism with Oral Contraceptives
Birth control pills are effective for treating women with too much male hormone.
research PCPT, MTOPS and the use of 5ARIs: a Canadian consensus regarding implications for clinical practice
5ARIs like finasteride can help prevent prostate cancer and treat BPH, but guidelines should be updated to reflect this.
research Androgen Therapy in Women: A Reappraisal: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
research Treatment of hyperandrogenic alopecia in women
Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Promising therapies for treating and/or preventing androgenic alopecia.
There are several promising treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, latanoprost, ketoconazole shampoo, anti-androgens, laser/light treatment, and platelet-rich plasma, but more research is needed.
research Ketoconazole Therapy for Women with Acne and/or Hirsutism
Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
research BindingDB Entry 50021519: Discovery of (2S)-N-(6-Cyano-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)-3-(6-(4-cyanophenyl)-3,6-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-yl)-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanamide as a Highly Potent and Selective Topical Androgen Receptor Antagonist for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment.
research Topical Cyclosporine in Alopecia Areata
Topical cyclosporine lotion led to hair regrowth in a man with alopecia universalis.
research Emerging and traditional 5-α reductase inhibitors and androgen receptor antagonists for male androgenetic alopecia
New treatments for male hair loss are being explored to improve effectiveness and reduce side effects.
research Hirsutography: Photographic measurement of linear hair growth in hirsute women during comparison of anti-androgen treatments
The photographic method accurately measures hair growth and both treatments effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Females
Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.
research Azasteroids as inhibitors of testosterone 5α-reductase in mammalian skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research Biological Profile of Cortexolone 17a-Propionate (CB-03-01), a New Topical and Peripherally Selective Androgen Antagonist
CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.
research Hirsutes II: Treatment
The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
research Salvage Therapy for Prostate Cancer: AUA/ASTRO/SUO Guideline Part II: Treatment Delivery for Non-metastatic Biochemical Recurrence After Primary Radical Prostatectomy
Adding hormone therapy to radiation improves survival for high-risk prostate cancer recurrence but has side effects.
research COVID‐19, androgens, and androgenic alopecia
COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
research CAG Repeat Testing of Androgen Receptor Polymorphism: Is This Necessary for the Best Clinical Management of Hypogonadism?
Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.
research Safety of Alopecia Treatments in Patients with Breast Cancer and High-Risk Women: A Review
Alopecia treatments like 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are safe for breast cancer patients and high-risk women.
research Recent Advances in Drug Design and Drug Discovery for Androgen- Dependent Diseases
New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.
research Cyclosporin A stimulates hair growth in nude mice.
Cyclosporin A significantly increases hair growth in certain areas of mice.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis coexisting with an incidental adrenal lesion: challenges in the diagnostic approach
Using GnRHa agonists helps diagnose and treat ovarian hyperthecosis when surgery isn't possible.
research Preservation of Fertility in Transgender Men on Long-Term Testosterone Therapy: A Systematic Review of Oocyte Retrieval Outcomes During and After Exogenous Androgen Exposure
Oocyte retrieval is possible for transgender men on testosterone therapy without affecting fertility outcomes.
research CXCL12 Drives Reversible Fibroimmune Remodeling in Androgenetic Alopecia Revealed by Single-Cell RNA Sequencing
Blocking CXCL12 can reverse hair loss and fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia.
research Effect of cyproterone acetate on rate of hair growth in hirsute females
Cyproterone acetate reduced hair growth in most hirsute females and made hair softer, thinner, and lighter.
research Acne in transgender patients: disease management and treatment recommendations from a group of experts on acne
Transgender acne treatment requires a tailored approach with ongoing topical treatments and ceramide-rich moisturizers.
research Clinical Utility of GnRH Analogues in Female Androgen Excess: Highlighting Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications
GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.
research Dermatological medication effects on male fertility
Some dermatological medications can impair male fertility, so consult a doctor before trying to conceive.
research Abstract 152
Six months of treatment improved PCOS symptoms and reduced AMH levels.