research Frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a scarring hair loss condition mainly affecting older women, with no known cause and treatments that may help stabilize hair loss.
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research Side Effects Related to 5 α-Reductase Inhibitor Treatment of Hair Loss in Women: A Review.
The review found that women using hair loss drugs like finasteride and dutasteride rarely reported sexual side effects.
research Drug interactions between common dermatological medications and the oral anti-COVID-19 agents nirmatrelvir-ritonavir and molnupiravir
Some skin medications can have harmful interactions with the COVID-19 drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, but not with molnupiravir.
research Theoretical evaluation of interaction of some dibenzo derivatives on both androgen receptor and 5α-reductase enzyme
Certain Dibenzo derivatives may help treat prostate cancer.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Reduce Remission Time of COVID-19: Results From a Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Interventional Trial in 130 SARS-CoV-2 Positive Men
5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitors shorten COVID-19 recovery time in men.
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 Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis to Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: A multicenter review of 355 patients
The study suggests hormonal factors may play a role in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and that treatments like oral antiandrogens and steroids could be beneficial.
research Hyperpigmentation following Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
A woman's skin darkened after using dutasteride and pimecrolimus for hair loss, but improved when she stopped the medications and protected her skin from light.
research Blood donors on teratogenic drugs and donor deferral periods in a clinical situation
Some blood donors on teratogenic drugs may have unsafe drug levels, suggesting a need for better deferral policies.
research Pathogenetic justification of the use of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors help with benign prostatic hyperplasia but don't cure it, and more research is needed.
research The connection of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors to the development of depression
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
research Finasteride for hair loss: a review
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
research Dermatologic Care of Hair in Transgender Patients: A Systematic Review of Literature
Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.
research Identification of 5α-reductase isoenzymes in canine skin
Two types of 5α-reductase are in dog skin, which might make dutasteride better than finasteride for treating dog hair loss.
research Off-label prescriptions: patient safety first
Off-label drug use can be risky and requires careful consideration to ensure patient safety.
research The Benefits of Dual Inhibition of 5α Reductase
Dutasteride reduces DHT and improves BPH symptoms more effectively than finasteride.
research Theoretical Evaluation of Twenty-Cannabinoid Derivatives on Either Androgen Receptor or 5α-Reductase Enzyme
Some cannabinoid derivatives may be more effective than current drugs at targeting proteins relevant to prostate cancer treatment.
research Extraordinary claims without extraordinary evidence: controversy on anti‐androgen therapy for COVID‐19
The letter is skeptical about the effectiveness of anti-androgen therapy for COVID-19 and calls for strong evidence from clinical trials.
research Development of a Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry-Based Inhibition Assay for the Screening of Steroid 5-α Reductase in Human and Fish Cell Lines
A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
research A microscopy-based small molecule screen in primary neurons reveals neuroprotective properties of the FDA-approved anti-viral drug Elvitegravir
The anti-viral drug Elvitegravir may protect brain cells from damage related to neurodegenerative diseases.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Do Not Prevent the Development and Progression of Urothelial Cancer: In Vitro Evidence
5α-reductase inhibitors don't stop bladder cancer from developing or getting worse.
research Association Between 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Use and The Risk of Depression: A Meta-Analysis.
Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of mild depression.
research Pharmacological therapeutics in androgenetic alopecia
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for treating hair loss, with dutasteride showing potential but with side effects.
research High Real-World Medication Adherence and Durable Clinical Benefit in Medicare Patients Treated with 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Older patients sticking to their prostate medication saw lasting health benefits.
research Beeinflussen Medikamente gegen das benigne Prostatasyndrom Stimmung oder Kognition?
Medications for benign prostatic syndrome can cause cognitive issues and depression.
research Why Odds Ratios Can Be Tricky Statistics
Odds Ratios can be misleading; it's better to also present risk and Relative Risks for clarity.
research In silico structural prediction of human steroid 5α-reductase type II
Scientists found out the structure of a human enzyme linked to prostate cancer and hair loss, which could help in designing drugs.
research Steroid Hormones
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
research Role of 5α-reductase inhibitors in androgen-stimulated skin disorders.
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride can help treat skin disorders stimulated by androgens, such as hair loss and acne.