research Alert to US physicians: DHEA, widely used as an OTC androgen supplement, may exacerbate COVID-19
The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
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930-960 / 1000+ results research SIMULTANEOUS QUANTIFICATION OF MINOXIDIL AND FINASTERIDE IN BULK AND PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORM BY RP-HPLC METHOD
A reliable method was developed to measure Minoxidil and Finasteride accurately in medicines.
research Cyproterone Acetate Quantification in Human Plasma by High-performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled to Atmospheric Pressure Photoionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry
The method accurately measures cyproterone acetate in plasma, showing no significant difference between two formulations.
research Inhibition of Established Tuberculin Hypersensitivity by Methptrexate,
Methotrexate can temporarily suppress certain immune responses without killing immune cells, potentially helping treat autoimmune diseases.
research Comparative Efficacy and Adverse Clinical Events of Methotrexate versus Azathioprine with Steroid Mini Pulse Therapy in the Management of Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata: A Tertiary Centre Based Interventional Study
Methotrexate with steroids is slightly more effective than azathioprine with steroids for treating severe alopecia areata.
research Effects of oral contraceptives on the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a crossover randomized controlled trial
Birth control pills containing cyproterone acetate improve the quality of life more for women with polycystic ovary syndrome after 6 months of use.
research The effect of cyproterone acetate on hair roots and hair shaft diameter in androgenetic alopecia in females
Cyproterone acetate effectively treats female hair loss by increasing healthy hair and decreasing unhealthy hair, but doesn't change hair thickness.
research Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel unsaturated carboxysteroids as human 5α-reductase inhibitors: A legitimate approach
New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.
research Screening of synthetic and natural product databases: Identification of novel androgens and antiandrogens
Researchers found new potential treatments for conditions related to the androgen receptor, like male hormonal contraception, by testing thousands of compounds.
research Clinical and hormonal effects of the 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor finasteride in idiopathic hirsutism
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 Mechanism-Based Inhibition of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase by Finasteride: Enzyme-Catalyzed Formation of NADP−Dihydrofinasteride, a Potent Bisubstrate Analog Inhibitor
Finasteride effectively blocks enzyme causing male pattern baldness.
research [G-proteins, receptor signal transduction, and growth hormone secretion].
The document concludes that antiandrogenic drugs like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone are effective but not permanent treatments for skin-related androgenization in women.
research 104 Flibanserin Subset Analyses and the Androgenics of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Flibanserin's effectiveness for low sexual desire in premenopausal women may vary based on hormone levels, with normal hormone levels showing better responses.
research A prospective randomized trial comparing finasteride to spironolactone in the treatment of hirsute women.
Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.
research Pharmacokinetics of Modified Slow-Release Oral Testosterone over 10 Days in Normal Men with Experimental Hypogonadism
The oral testosterone effectively increased testosterone levels and reduced SHBG, showing promise for treating testosterone deficiency.
research Finasteride Treatment of Female Patterned Hair Loss in Postmenopausal Women
research The effect of topical finasteride in treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
research The effect of topical finasteride in treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
research Unlocking the potential of cosmetic dermal delivery with ethosomes: A comprehensive review
Ethosomes could improve how well skin treatments work, but more research is needed on their safety and stability.
research Co-delivery of minoxidil and finasteride via ionic liquid and cyclodextrin-assisted in situ thermosensitive hydrogel for synergistic treatment of androgenic alopecia
A new gel improves hair loss treatment by effectively delivering minoxidil and finasteride to the scalp.
research NEW PROPRIETARY BRANDS: Cephalexin
Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
research A Virilizing Malignant Steroid Cell Tumor-Leydig Cell Subtype in a 24-Year-Old Palestinian Female with Challenging Histopathological and Biochemical Features: A Case Report
A young woman had a rare, aggressive ovarian tumor that was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to disease progression despite treatment.
research Emerging medication for the treatment of male hypogonadism
New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.
research El finasteride como control positivo en estudios de reproducción
Finasteride causes reproductive changes in male rats.
research Spironolactone therapeutic effect in the hyperandrogenism syndrome
Spironolactone effectively reduces symptoms of hyperandrogenism like hirsutism and acne.
research Fabrication of polyvinyl pyrrolidone-K90/Eudragit RL100-based dissolving microneedle patches loaded with alpha-arbutin and resveratrol for skin depigmentation
Microneedle patches with alpha-arbutin and resveratrol can effectively reduce skin pigmentation without irritation.
research Clinical and phototrichogrammatic evaluation of estradiol replacement therapy on hair growth in postmenopausal Japanese women with female pattern hair loss: a pilot study
Hormone replacement therapy may improve hair growth in the frontal hairline of postmenopausal women with hair loss.
research Progesterone Promotes Anti-Anxiety/Depressant-like Behavior and Trophic Actions of BDNF in the Hippocampus of Female Nuclear Progesterone Receptor, but Not 5α-Reductase, Knockout Mice
Progesterone reduces anxiety and depression in female mice by increasing BDNF in the brain, needing 5α-reduction and estradiol.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with a Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (Nafarelin)∗
Nafarelin may effectively treat excessive hair growth in women by reducing certain hormone levels.