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 Comparison of flutamide and spironolactone in the treatment of hirsutism: a randomized controlled trial
Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.
research Topical Finasteride: A Comprehensive Review of Androgenetic Alopecia Management for Men and Women
Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
research Untargeted metabolomics and steroid signatures in urine of male pattern baldness patients after finasteride treatment for a year
Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolites in male pattern baldness patients.
research [Proliferation behavior of the anagen hair bulb in androgenetic alopecia before and after local administration of 17 alpha- propylmesterolone–DNA flow cytophotometry studies].
Topical 17 alpha-propylmesterolone increases hair cell growth in androgenetic alopecia.
research Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men With Suppressed Testosterone Production
Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.
research 5α‐Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
research A Case of Virilizing Brenner Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman With Stromal Androgenic Activity
A postmenopausal woman's hormone imbalance and symptoms improved after removing benign ovarian tumors.
research 17α‐estradiol induces aromatase activity in intact human anagen hair follicles ex vivo
17α-estradiol boosts aromatase activity in female hair follicles, potentially helping with hair loss.
research Risk of muscular adverse effects with finasteride
Finasteride may cause serious muscle-related side effects.
research Disruption of androgen metabolism, regulation and effects : involvement of steroidogenic enzymes
Anabolic steroids and inflammation can disrupt androgen metabolism, potentially causing health issues.
research Prolonged use of finasteride-induced gonadal sex steroids alterations, DNA damage and menstrual bleeding in women
Long-term use of finasteride in women can cause hormonal changes, DNA damage, and menstrual issues.
research Finasteride in the treatment of men with frontal male pattern hair loss
Finasteride effectively treats frontal hair loss with few side effects.
research Consequences of steroid-5α-reductase deficiency and inhibition in vertebrates
Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
research Topical finasteride for male and female pattern hair loss: Is it a safe and effective alternative?
Topical finasteride is a safe and effective treatment for pattern hair loss with fewer side effects than oral finasteride.
research Finasteride Inhibits Melanogenesis throughthe Regulation of Melanocortin 1 Receptorin Melanocytes
Finasteride reduces melanin production in skin cells.
research Male breast cancer after finasteride therapy for benign prostate hyperplasia
A man developed male breast cancer after four years of finasteride treatment for an enlarged prostate.
research Effects of Finasteride (MK-906), a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens in Male Volunteers*
Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
research Finasteride inhibits epinephrine synthesis in humans: implication for sexual dysfunction
Finasteride may cause sexual dysfunction by reducing epinephrine levels.
research Efeitos da finasterida sobre culturas de células epiteliais prostáticas normais e tumorais em diferentes sistemas in vitro
Finasteride may reduce prostate tumor cell invasion and spread.
research Development and Optimization of Finasteride-Cinnamon Oil-Loaded Ethanol-Free Microemulsions for Transdermal Delivery
The optimized microemulsion with finasteride and cinnamon oil can effectively deliver the drug through the skin without using ethanol.
research BH22 Alopecia areata caused by an adverse reaction to denosumab
Denosumab may cause alopecia areata.
research The importance of adequate serum ferritin levels during oral cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol treatment of diffuse androgen-dependent alopecia in women
Having enough iron improves the effectiveness of a specific hair loss treatment in women.
research Reminder of finasteride-related psychiatric AEs and sexual dysfunction
research FASCE, the benefit of spironolactone for treating acne in women: study protocol for a randomized double-blind trial
The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.
research Adverse events associated with vismodegib: insights from a real-world pharmacovigilance study using the FAERS database
Vismodegib can cause muscle spasms, taste changes, hair loss, fatigue, weight loss, and possibly new issues like skin cancer, dehydration, and swallowing problems, needing close monitoring.
research Discovery of Nonsteroidal Androgens
Scientists found new nonsteroidal compounds that can act like natural male hormones and might help treat male fertility and hormone issues.
research Rare steroid cell tumor found in region North Brazil: case report
A rare ovarian tumor was diagnosed in a woman from North Brazil, and surgery is the preferred treatment.
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 Development and Evaluation of Niosomal Gel for TransdermalApplication of steroidal API
The niosomal gel effectively delivers testosterone through the skin with fewer side effects.