August 2010 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Male pattern baldness may be linked to prostate cancer risk.
Androgens reduce macrophage receptor expression, affecting immune response, while antiandrogens counteract this effect.
March 2010 in “Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation” Hirsutism in women can be a cosmetic issue or a sign of hormonal imbalance, treatable with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
January 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride may be a promising treatment for recurrent priapism in sickle cell anemia.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair transplantation is a treatment for hair loss mainly caused by genetics, with various techniques and potential complications, and results visible after 8-12 months.
September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” After prostate removal surgery, higher initial prostate size was linked to higher urethral PSA levels and more severe male pattern baldness.
August 2009 in “Australian Prescriber” Dutasteride is approved to help manage prostate enlargement.
Finasteride significantly reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride improves urinary symptoms and quality of life in BPH patients, especially with larger prostate size.
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride helps treat hair loss and prostate issues by blocking a hormone.