research 5α-Reductases In Human Physiology: an Unfolding Story
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research Faculty Opinions recommendation of A randomized, active- and placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of different doses of dutasteride versus placebo and finasteride in the treatment of male subjects with androgenetic alopecia.
Dutasteride 0.5mg was found to be more effective than finasteride 1mg in treating male pattern hair loss, with similar side effects.
research Higher Dose of Finasteride Improves Female Hair Loss
research Safety concerns regarding 5α reductase inhibitors for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
5α reductase inhibitors treat hair loss but may cause sexual side effects and risks.
research Dihydrotestosterone induces p27 degradation via direct binding with SKP2 in ovarian and breast cancer
Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.
research Dihydrotestosterone induces arterial stiffening in female mice
Dihydrotestosterone makes arteries stiffer in female mice by reducing estrogen receptor expression.
research TOPICAL STEROIDS
Use mild topical steroids to avoid side effects, especially in children.
research MP89-08 POST-FINASTERIDE SYNDROME: REAL OR IMAGINED?
Finasteride 1mg linked to diverse symptoms; other treatments improve erectile function in rats.
research Androgen metabolism in hirsute patients treated with cyproterone acetate
Cyproterone acetate effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute patients by lowering androgen levels and altering androgen metabolism.
research Serum levels of testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate in females with acne and/or female pattern hair loss
No strong link between testosterone or DHEAS levels and acne or hair loss in females.
research Long-term (10-year) efficacy of finasteride in 523 Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride is effective and safe for long-term treatment of hair loss in Japanese men.
research Effectiveness and Safety of Intralesional Dutasteride in Patients With Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Intralesional dutasteride improves hair growth in androgenic alopecia with minimal side effects.
research Nonsteroidal Selective Androgen Receptors Modulators (SARMs): Designer Androgens with Flexible Structures Provide Clinical Promise
SARMs may offer benefits by boosting muscle effects without unwanted side effects.
research Higher concentrations of dithranol appear to induce hair growth even in severe alopecia areata
Higher concentrations of dithranol can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
research Best dilution of the best corticosteroid for intralesional injection in the treatment of localized alopecia areata in adults
BD 1/4 dilution is the best for treating localized alopecia areata in adults.
research 12 Treatment of hirsutism with 5α-reductase inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Finasteride for female androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
research Structure and Expression of a New Complementary DNA Encoding the almost Exclusive 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase/Δ5-Δ4-lsomerase in Human Adrenals and Gonads
Human adrenals and gonads have a unique enzyme for steroid hormone production.
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 A Double Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial of Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively improves hair growth in men with minimal side effects.
research Muscle pain in a woman with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency resolved with testosterone therapy. A case report with 10 years of follow-up
Testosterone therapy improved symptoms in a woman with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research 281 Phase I/IIa clinical trial for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia using intradermal injections of cultured autologous dermal sheath cup cells
Injections of special skin cells showed potential in treating hair loss, with some participants experiencing increased hair density.
research Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking of Avicequinone C Analogues as Potential Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Certain compounds, especially those with a propionic substituent, could potentially be new treatments for hair loss and similar disorders.
research ANAIS DO I CONGRESSO MÉDICO DE FORMOSA - COMEF
Dutasteride is more effective and better tolerated than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
research Effect of 3-Beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase on Serum Testosterone Level in Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
3βHSD2 is not useful for diagnosing PCOS.
research A Platform for Determining Medicinal Plants with Targeted 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Modulation for Possible Hair Loss Prevention
The conclusion is that new plant-based treatments for hair loss may work by targeting certain enzymes.
research LC determination of finasteride and its application to storage stability studies
Finasteride remains stable for two years with proper storage.
research Testosterone-stimulated weanlings as an alternative to castrated male rats in the Hershberger anti-androgen assay
Using testosterone-stimulated weanling rats can effectively replace castrated rats for anti-androgen testing, reducing animal stress.
research Finasteride
Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
research Concurrence of giant cell arteritis in a patient with de quervain's thyroiditis
Spironolactone may help reduce hair loss in androgenic alopecia.