research Inhibition of Human Steroid 5β-Reductase (AKR1D1) by Finasteride and Structure of the Enzyme-Inhibitor Complex
Finasteride helps treat hair loss and prostate enlargement by blocking a specific enzyme.
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research Finasteride delays atherosclerosis progression in mice and is associated with a reduction in plasma cholesterol in men
Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.
research Prescribing patterns amongst UK dermatologists for the treatment of alopecia areata, female pattern hair loss, and frontal fibrosing alopecia
UK dermatologists commonly use corticosteroids and minoxidil to treat hair loss conditions.
research Hidradenitis suppurativa and Mediterranean fever gene mutations
Hidradenitis suppurativa may be more severe in people with Mediterranean fever gene mutations.
research 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor
5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors reduce the effects of testosterone by blocking its conversion into a stronger form.
research 253 Frontal fibrosing alopecia: clinical and therapeutic considerations - case series
Early treatment and multidisciplinary care are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and preventing further hair loss.
research Finasteride Use Is Associated with Higher Odds of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results from the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Events Reporting System.
Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
research Synthesis of avicequinone c and analogs toward the study of 5α-reductase inhibitory activity
2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is a strong 5α-reductase inhibitor.
research Association of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors With Dementia, Depression, and Suicide
5α-Reductase inhibitors may increase depression risk but not dementia or suicide.
research Improving the efficacy of anti-hair loss drugs treatments with a cosmetic lotion containing caffeine, taurine and growth factors
Adding a cosmetic gel with caffeine, taurine, and growth factors to standard hair loss treatments could improve results.
research Increase in formalin-induced tonic pain by 5alpha-reductase and aromatase inhibition in female rats
Inhibiting certain enzymes made female rats more sensitive to low-level pain.
research A randomized, blinded, three-arm, multicenter trial comparing the efficacy and safety of fluconazole given once daily for 3 or 6 weeks with griseofulvin given once daily for 6 weeks in pediatric patients with tinea capitis
The two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
research Canagliflozin alleviates progestin resistance by suppressing RARβ/CRABP2 signaling in THRB knockout endometrial cancer cells
Canagliflozin helps overcome progestin resistance in certain endometrial cancer cells.
research Overcoming hurdles: Side effects with old drugs and achieving success with novel drug in alopecia areata
Tofacitinib effectively regrew scalp hair in an 11-year-old girl with alopecia areata.
research Raltegravir-Induced Alopecia in an HIV+ Patient
Raltegravir may cause hair loss in some patients.
research Evaluating cepharanthine analogues as natural drugs against SARS-CoV-2
Cepharanthine and tetrandrine show promise as COVID-19 drugs.
research A First Case of Complete Resolution of Hair Loss in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Concomitant Alopecia Universalis Treated With Filgotinib
Filgotinib completely reversed hair loss in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia universalis.
research Steven Kossards postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia (PFFA)--a therapeutic dilemma.
Current treatments for postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia stop hair loss but don't regrow hair.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
A 66-year-old woman experienced hair loss due to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a condition with no consistently effective treatment, but it usually stabilizes over time. More research is needed for better understanding and treatment options.
research Emerging and traditional 5-α reductase inhibitors and androgen receptor antagonists for male androgenetic alopecia
New treatments for male hair loss are being explored to improve effectiveness and reduce side effects.
research Study of Human Leukocyte Antigen ( HLA ) in 13 cases of familial frontal fibrosing alopecia: CYP 21A2 gene p.V281L mutation from congenital adrenal hyperplasia linked to HLA class I haplotype HLA ‐ A*33:01 ; B*14:02; C*08:02 as a genetic marker
A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.
research The 5α-Recluctase System and Its Inhibitors
5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride, are used to treat conditions like prostate issues and skin disorders.
research 5alpha-reductase inhibitors - a new hope in dermatology?
Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitor therapy: Should physicians be concerned with persistent diminished libido, erectile dysfunction and depression in a subset of patients?
Some patients may experience lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects from 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy.
research Experimental Assessment of 3-meta-Pyridine-1,2,4-Oxadiazole Deoxycholic Acid Derivative as a Prototype of 5-α-Reductase Inhibitors in silico and in vivo Models
The new compound is a promising, less toxic alternative to finasteride for treating prostate issues.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
The FDA warned about safety issues with remdesivir and tofacitinib, finasteride is linked to suicidality, potent topical corticosteroids increase osteoporosis risk, henna can cause hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, chemotherapeutic agents can cause adverse reactions, drug interactions are common in cancer patients, ketamine can reduce at-risk drinking, high dose of anticholinergics increases dementia risk in Parkinson's patients, and prenatal exposure to second-generation antipsychotics increases pregnancy complications.
research JAK 1-3 inhibitors and TYK-2 inhibitors in dermatology: Practical pearls for the primary care physician
Primary care doctors need to monitor JAK and TYK-2 inhibitors carefully for skin conditions.
research 31810 The National Paediatric Alopecia Areata Registry in Russia: An overview
The registry showed that tofacitinib is promising for treating hair loss in children with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Associations between ionomic profile and metabolic abnormalities in a murine model of sodium sulfide induced alopecia areata
Targeting gut microbiome and metabolome may help treat autoimmune skin diseases like alopecia areata.
research High dose interferon treatment in chronic hepatitis C.
High-dose interferon is effective for chronic hepatitis C but often causes flu-like symptoms.