research Drugs and Androgenetic Alopecia: What to look out for
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
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research Drug-induced gynecomastia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
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 Side-effects and possible complications of oral contraceptive drugs.
Oral contraceptives can cause nausea, headaches, mood changes, and other side effects, especially early on.
research Drug safety evaluation of exemestane
Exemestane is effective and safe for treating certain breast cancers, with mild side effects, but needs more research on long-term effects.
research History as a Tool in Identifying “New” Old Drugs
Finasteride, originally for prostate issues, also treats hair loss, similar to effects from certain plants.
research Research progress on drug-induced gynecomastia
Stopping the drug usually helps, but tamoxifen or surgery may be needed if symptoms persist.
research Botanical drug preparations for alleviating hair loss in menopausal women: a global ethnopharmacological mini-review
Botanical treatments like saw palmetto, rosemary oil, and ginseng may help reduce hair loss in menopausal women.
research Using the zebrafish lateral line to uncover novel mechanisms of action and prevention in drug-induced hair cell death
Zebrafish helped find new ways to prevent drug-induced hair cell death and potential treatments for hearing loss.
research Trends in the Development of New Drugs for Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed to be more effective and have fewer side effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update
Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.
research A Review on PCOD: Polycystic Ovarian Disease
Ayurvedic plants may help treat PCOD by affecting hormones and ovarian health.
research [Effects of androgens on the skin. Therpeutic implications].
Androgens affect skin conditions like acne and hirsutism, treatable with hormone therapy and other methods.
research Treatment of androgen excess in females: Yesterday, today and tomorrow
The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.
research Hormonal therapy in female pattern hair loss
Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.
research Dermatologic Problems of Older Women
Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
research Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
research Hormone-related hair disorders - from clinical needs to new therapeutic perspectives
New treatments targeting insulin, blood flow, and inflammation could improve hormone-related hair conditions with fewer side effects.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Treat significant hirsutism with medication and hair removal; use birth control pills first, adding antiandrogens if needed.
research Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Action of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors May Be Mediated by Dehydroepiandrosterone. Letter.
Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.
research A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.
research A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism
All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.
research Chemoprävention des Prostatakarzinoms - Ein Plädoyer
Chemoprevention, using drugs like finasteride and dutasteride, can help prevent prostate cancer.
research Recommendations of endocrine treatment for patients with gender dysphoria
The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.
research Tamoxifen-associated hirsutism: an unusual side effect in a 5-year-old girl with McCune-Albright syndrome
A 5-year-old girl with McCune-Albright syndrome grew abnormal hair due to the drug tamoxifen.
research Treatment of androgenetic alopecia by exosomes secreted from hair papilla cells and the intervention effect of LTF
Exosomes from hair papilla cells and the Chinese medicine Liao Tuo Fang can potentially promote hair growth and could be used to develop hair growth drugs.
research Hormone Blocking Anticancer Drugs
The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
research In-silico screening of potential anti-androgenic and anti-estrogenic phytocompounds from Saraca asoca for polycystic ovary syndrome treatment
Procyanidin B2 and leucopelargonidin from Saraca asoca may help treat PCOS by balancing hormones.
research Comparison of Sequential Cyproterone Acetate/Estrogen Versus Spironolactone/Oral Contraceptive in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Both cyproterone acetate and spironolactone effectively reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Health benefits attributed to 17α-estradiol, a lifespan-extending compound, are mediated through estrogen receptor α
17α-estradiol extends lifespan and improves metabolism in male mice through the estrogen receptor α.