research The neurosteroid environment in the hippocampus exerts bi-directional effects on seizure susceptibility in mice
Neurosteroids in the brain can increase or decrease seizure risk in mice.
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Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
research Minimally Invasive Non-Surgical Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Narrative Review of Clinical Evidence for Regenerative and Locally Acting Antiandrogen Treatments
Platelet-rich plasma, microneedling with minoxidil, and topical finasteride are promising treatments for hair loss.
research Hair growth effect of Sasa veitchii extract in mice
Kumazasa extract promotes hair growth in mice like minoxidil but without side effects.
research Anti-Alopecia Activity of Coumarin Derivatives Isolated from Merremia peltata Leaves and Computational Study of Their Binding to Androgen Receptors Using Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamic Simulation
Scopolin and scopoletin from Merremia peltata leaves may help treat hair loss and showed promising results in rabbit tests.
research Self-assembling peptide inspired by insulin and type 1 insulin-like growth factor for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Ac-GFFY-IGF peptide is a promising, safe, and effective treatment for hair loss, better than current options.
research Treatment options for androgenetic alopecia: Efficacy, side effects, compliance, financial considerations, and ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
research Serenoa repens en el tratamiento de la alopecia androgenética. Revisión de la literatura
Serenoa repens may help treat hair loss but is less effective than common medications and needs more research to confirm its effectiveness.
research Female pattern alopecia: current perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Marked Suppression of Dihydrotestosterone in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Dutasteride, a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Dutasteride more effectively lowers DHT levels in men with enlarged prostates than finasteride.
research Synthesis and 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of C21 Steroids Having 1,4-diene or 4,6-diene 20-ones and 4-Azasteroid 20-Oximes
Three specific 4-azasteroid-2-oximes showed strong enzyme inhibition, but less than finasteride.
research Endocrine intervention for transsexuals
Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
research Dissolving microneedles: Applications and growing therapeutic potential
Dissolving microneedles show promise for delivering medication through the skin but face challenges like manufacturing complexity and regulatory hurdles.
research The evolutionary impact of androgen levels on prostate cancer in a multi-scale mathematical model
Low androgen levels might delay prostate cancer but could lead to more aggressive, therapy-resistant cancers.
research Solubilizing steroidal drugs by β-cyclodextrin derivatives
Using β-cyclodextrin derivatives improves the solubility and bioavailability of steroidal drugs.
research Hormonal Treatment of Transgender Women with Oral Estradiol
Oral estradiol works for many transgender women but needs personalized dosing and monitoring.
research Efficacy of Isotretinoin and Acitretin in Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Retrospective Analysis of 54 Cases.
Isotretinoin and acitretin may effectively stabilize the hairline in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Testosterone-stimulated weanlings as an alternative to castrated male rats in the Hershberger anti-androgen assay
Using testosterone-stimulated weanling rats can effectively replace castrated rats for anti-androgen testing, reducing animal stress.
research Enhanced Sensitivity to Ethanol-Induced Inhibition of LTP in CA1 Pyramidal Neurons of Socially Isolated C57BL/6J Mice: Role of Neurosteroids
Social isolation makes mice more sensitive to alcohol's effects on brain function.
research Neurosteroids Involved in Regulating Inhibition in the Inferior Colliculus
Neurosteroids help balance brain signals when certain inhibitions are reduced.
research Alleviation of Mechanical Allodynia by 14,15-Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid in a Central Poststroke Pain Model: Possible Role of Allopregnanolone and δ-Subunit-Containing Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptors
14,15-EET may help reduce poststroke pain by affecting certain brain proteins.
research Cross-section Trichometry: A Clinical Tool for Assessing the Progression and Treatment Response of Alopecia
The HairCheck® device is effective for measuring hair loss and growth in people with alopecia.
research Use of rotary echoes in 2 H
A new method accurately measures molecular movement without complex modeling.
research Role of 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors in the management of prostate cancer
5 alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may lower prostate cancer risk and improve cancer screening.
research Red ginseng (Panax ginseng Meyer) oil: A comprehensive review of extraction technologies, chemical composition, health benefits, molecular mechanisms, and safety
Red ginseng oil is believed to have various health benefits and is safe, but more research is needed to fully understand how it works.
research Alcohol and Prostate Cancer: Time to Draw Conclusions
Drinking a lot of alcohol increases the risk of prostate cancer and can worsen the condition.
research Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (SEDDS): Measuring Energy Dynamics to Determine Thermodynamic and Kinetic Stability
Solidified SEDDS improve drug stability and bioavailability better than liquid SEDDS.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, 25–28 February 2023, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Role and Mechanisms of Phytochemicals in Hair Growth and Health
Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
research Advances in hair growth
The best long-lasting results in treating hair loss may be achieved through combination therapy, including treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma injections.