research New 5?-reductase inhibitors: In vitro and in vivo effects
Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
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research Combined transcriptomics and proteomics forecast analysis for potential genes regulating the Columbian plumage color in chickens
MED23 and GNAQ genes are crucial for chicken feather color.
research Metabolomic biomarkers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot study
Certain metabolites are lower in women with PCOS and could be potential markers for the condition.
research Baricitinib: From Rheumatoid Arthritis to COVID‐19
Baricitinib helps treat several diseases, including COVID-19, but has side effects and needs careful monitoring.
research The efficacy and safety of dutasteride compared with finasteride in treating men with androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Dutasteride more effectively treats hair loss than finasteride, but may increase risk of altered libido.
research 5-Alpha reductase deficiency
5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.
research Teriflunomide (Aubagio®) for the treatment of multiple sclerosis
Teriflunomide is an effective and generally safe oral treatment for relapsing MS, reducing relapses and slowing disability progression.
research Neuroactive gonadal drugs for neuroprotection in male and female models of Parkinson's disease
Some hormone-related drugs may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease differently in men and women.
research Serum Androgens and Genetic Linkage Analysis in Early Onset Androgenetic Alopecia
Early onset hair loss linked to genetics and androgen levels.
research Is hormonal treatment still an option in acne today?
Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
research Anthralin/dithranol in dermatology
Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
research Metabolic aspects of different phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome: Iranian PCOS Prevalence Study
The study suggests that being overweight or obese, not PCOS itself, is strongly linked to insulin resistance.
research Bone density is normal in male rats treated with finasteride.
Finasteride doesn't affect bone density in male rats.
research Estimating the Contribution of the Prostate to Blood Dihydrotestosterone
The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.
research Normal Pubertal Development in Daughters of Women With PCOS: A Controlled Study
Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.
research Altered brain and pituitary androgen metabolism by prenatal, perinatal or pre- and postnatal finasteride, flutamide or dihydrotestosterone treatment in juvenile male rats
Treatment during development affects hormone balance and sexual behavior in male rats.
research Age-dependent endocrine disorders involved in the pathogenesis of refractory acne in women
Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.
research Herbal Extracts Induce Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation of Human Hair Follicles
Herbal extracts may help hair grow and could be an alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments.
research Pharmacokinetic parameters and mechanisms of inhibition of rat type 1 and 2 steroid 5α-reductases: determinants for different in vivo activities of GI198745 and finasteride in the rat 3 3Abbreviations: r5AR1, rat 5α-reductase 1; r5AR2, rat 5α-reductase 2; and DHT, dihydrotestosterone.
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research Neuropsychological Assessment in Elderly Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with Dutasteride
Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
research 5α-reductase activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
research Differential proteomics of lesional vs. non-lesional biopsies revealed non-immune mechanisms of alopecia areata
Non-immune factors play a significant role in alopecia areata.
research Low-dose (2.5 mg/day) finasteride treatment in hirsutism
Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.
research Bee Venom Promotes Hair Growth in Association with Inhibiting 5α-Reductase Expression
Bee venom helps hair grow and may work better than some common treatments.
research Left Ventricular Function in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Doppler Echocardiographic Study
Young women with PCOS without additional risk factors may have normal heart function.
research 25 years of ERβ: a personal journey
ERβ has potential in treating prostate cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, but human studies are needed before clinical use.
research Association of vitamin D level with alopecia areata
Vitamin D levels are not linked to alopecia areata.
research Serum 3α-androstanediol-glucuronide is decreased in nonhirsute women with acne vulgaris
Women with acne have lower levels of a specific hormone marker than women without acne.
research Polymorphism of CAG and GGN repeats of androgen receptor gene in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Longer GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Serum AMH levels in the differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenemic conditions
Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.