research Steroid 5α-reductase inhibition by polymethoxyflavones
Certain natural compounds can block an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and hair loss, showing potential for new treatments.
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60-90 / 1000+ results research Finasteride, a 5alpha-reductase enzyme inhibitor, alone and synergism with a neurosteroid reduces responsiveness to nociceptive stimuli in male rat
Finasteride reduces pain in male rats and works better with testosterone.
research Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptors Gamma Serum levels and Gene Polymorphism in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Control Study
Lower PPARγ levels and specific gene variations are linked to more severe Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: treatment with oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus
Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.
research Promising alternative clinical uses of prostaglandin F2α analogs: Beyond the eyelashes
Prostaglandin F2α analogs show promise for treating certain types of hair loss but need more research for other skin conditions.
research Refractory pruritic Fox-Fordyce disease successfully treated with botulinum toxin type A
Botox injections may be a safe and effective way to treat severe, itchy skin disease when other treatments fail.
research Most recent findings of curative drugs for lower urinary tract symptoms in clinical practice
Current treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms include α1-blockers, 5ARIs, PDE5 inhibitors, anticholinergic agents, and β3-adrenergic receptor agonists.
research Avaliação de respostas defensivas associadas ao pânico em ratas: perfil da ativação serotonérgica no núcleo dorsal da rafe e substância cinzenta periaquedutal
Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.
research PD02-05 SRD5A2 EXPRESSION IS A PREDICTOR OF RESPONSE TO FINASTERIDE IN THE MTOPS TRIAL
Higher SRD5A2 expression predicts better response to finasteride in treating urinary symptoms.
research Synthesis and Pharmacological Evaluation of New 16-Methyl Pregnane Derivatives.
New pregnane derivatives were more effective than finasteride at inhibiting a key enzyme for male pattern baldness.
research Evaluating the safety profile of α-1 blockers, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and PDE5I for BPH: a disproportionality analysis of real-world adverse events based on FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS)
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
research MP13-07 FINASTERIDE MONOTHERAPY BEFORE TURP: SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN EARLY POSTOPERATIVE QUALITY OF LIFE
Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and improves early postoperative quality of life.
research Topical prostaglandin f2α analog induced poliosis
Using topical prostaglandin F2α for glaucoma may cause loss of eyelash or eyebrow pigment.
research Treating Psoriasis: What Is New About Fumaric Acid Esters?
Fumaric acid esters, especially dimethylfumarate, improve psoriasis treatment.
research (423) A Case Series of Successful Off-label Use of Flibanserin
Flibanserin may help improve sexual symptoms in various conditions beyond its approved use.
research Telogen effluvium associated with the dopamine agonist pramipexole in a 55-year-old woman with Parkinson's disease
A woman with Parkinson's disease experienced hair loss from the Parkinson's medication pramipexole, which improved after stopping the drug.
research Evaluating the safety profile of α-1 blockers, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and PDE5I for BPH: a disproportionality analysis of real-world adverse events based on FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS)
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
research Review: Dutasteride, fesoterodine, and finasteride are beneficial for lower urinary tract symptoms in older patients
Dutasteride, fesoterodine, and finasteride help older patients with urinary issues.
research A Phase 3, Open-Label, Single-Arm Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Triptorelin 6-Month Formulation in Chinese Children with Central Precocious Puberty
Triptorelin effectively treats central precocious puberty in Chinese children with minimal side effects.
research 1424 METHYLATION AND DECREASED EXPRESSION OF 5-ALPHA REDUCTASE 2 IN HUMAN PROSATE SAMPLES: IMPLICATIONS FOR RESISTANCE TO THERAPY FOR BPH
Methylation of the 5-AR2 gene may cause resistance to Finasteride in BPH patients.
research Mitogen‐regulated protein/proliferin mRNA induction following single applications of tumor promoters to murine skin
mrp/plf-mRNA can indicate tumor-promoting effects in skin.
research Identification of an osteopontin-derived peptide that binds neuropilin-1 and activates vascular cells
FOL-026 peptide can help repair blood vessels and promote growth, offering potential treatment for vascular diseases.
research FINASTERIDE INFLUENCE ON P-GLYCOPROTEIN FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY
Finasteride increases P-glycoprotein activity in the liver and kidney.
research Abstract 5561: 20(S)-Protopanaxadiol-aglycone downregulates full-length and ligand-independent splice variants of androgen receptor
20(S)-Protopanaxadiol-aglycone may help prevent and treat prostate cancer by reducing androgen receptor activity.
research Synthesis and Evaluation of 2‘-Substituted 4-(4‘-Carboxy- or 4‘-carboxymethylbenzylidene)-N-acylpiperidines: Highly Potent and in Vivo Active Steroid 5α-Reductase Type 2 Inhibitors
Compounds 15, 20, and 25 are strong inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase type 2.
research ANALYSIS OF THE BACKGROUND LEVEL OF CYTOKINES M1 AND M2 OF THE MACROPHAGE PHENOTYPE IN PATIENTS WITH REVISION RHINOPLASTY AFTER THE USE OF THE DRUG PDRN
PDRN may reduce inflammation and complications in revision rhinoplasty for patients with high fibrinogen levels.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: efficacy of treatment modalities
5-α-reductase inhibitors, intralesional steroids, and hydroxychloroquine are the most effective treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Synthesis and biological evaluation of esters of 16-formyl-17-methoxy-dehydroepiandrosterone derivatives as inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 2
Certain derivatives are more effective 5α-reductase type 2 inhibitors than finasteride.
research Anti-Acne Agents Attenuate FGFR2 Signal Transduction in Acne
Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.
research Balancing metabolic optimization and reproductive safety in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Bayesian-informed framework for GLP-1 receptor agonists
The document discusses the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), focusing on their metabolic benefits rather than confirmed fertility enhancement. The narrative synthesis highlights the need for individualized treatment plans, emphasizing the distinction between metabolic optimization and reproductive outcomes. The study suggests GLP-1RAs should be used as short-term, preconception tools, with careful planning for drug discontinuation to avoid rebound effects. The authors call for future trials to standardize reproductive endpoints and capture periconception exposure to better assess the benefits and risks.