research Dutasteride: a guide to its use as monotherapy in benign prostatic hyperplasia
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia, improving symptoms and quality of life.
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research Other Antiandrogens
Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.
research Treatment of hirsutism with the pure antiandrogen flutamide
Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.
research Host-directed FDA-approved drugs with antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 identified by hierarchical in silico/in vitro screening methods
Five FDA-approved drugs may help block COVID-19 virus entry.
research Hypertension's 3 Dilemmas and 3 Solutions: Pharmacology of the Kidney in Hypertension
Re-evaluating minoxidil, reducing sodium intake, and addressing arteriolar hypertrophy can improve hypertension management.
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 25 Hydroxyvitamin D 1 α-Hydroxylase Is Required for Optimal Epidermal Differentiation and Permeability Barrier Homeostasis
The enzyme 25 Hydroxyvitamin D 1 α-Hydroxylase is essential for healthy skin and recovery after skin damage.
research Thyroid receptor agonists for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Thyroid receptor agonists may treat male pattern baldness without harmful side effects.
research Annotated Patent Selections
The document highlights various patents for new compounds with potential treatments for multiple diseases, including cancer, hormonal disorders, and diabetes.
research DEVELOPING NEW DUAL-ACTION ANTIVIRAL/ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SMALL MOLECULES FOR COVID-19 TREATMENT USING IN SILICO AND IN-VITRO APPROACHES
Hit15 shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment by reducing virus infection and inflammation.
research Abstract 153: Inhibition of the 5-a-reductase Reduces Cardiac Hypertrophy and Improves Cardiac Function
Finasteride reduces heart enlargement and improves heart function.
research USE OF SPIRONOLACTONE IN COMBINATION WITH AN ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE IN TREATMENT OF HIRSUTISM
Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.
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research Effect of C-ring modifications in benzo[c]quinolizin-3-ones, new selective inhibitors of human 5α-reductase 1
Changing the C-ring structure in certain compounds can make them better at blocking a specific human enzyme.
research Effects of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, on circulating androgens and gonadotropin secretion in hirsute women.
Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.
research Screening Potential Drugs From Nitric Oxide Donors for Treating Alopecia Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation
Hesperidin may help reduce hair loss by protecting hair follicles.
research Interaction of antiretroviral medications with finasteride
Antiretrovirals can affect finasteride's effectiveness, so dose adjustments may be needed for men on HIV treatment.
research Control plasma renin activity and changes in sympathetic tone as determinants of minoxidil-induced increase in plasma renin activity.
Minoxidil boosts plasma renin activity, influenced by control plasma renin activity and changes in sympathetic tone.
research Minoxidil for Control of Acute Blood Pressure Elevation in Chronically Hypertensive Children
Minoxidil, when used with a diuretic and β-blocking agent, can safely lower blood pressure in most children with severe hypertension due to kidney disease, with minimal side effects.
research Drug repurposing—a promising approach for patients with angina but non-obstructive coronary artery disease (ANOCA)
Using existing drugs for new purposes could be a cost-effective way to treat chest pain and non-clogged heart arteries, with some drugs for lung blood pressure showing promise but needing more testing.
research Finasteride for the Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Children and Adolescents
Finasteride reduces Hidradenitis Suppurativa flare-ups in children and teens, but long-term safety is unknown.
research Impact of Alpha Blockers, 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy on Sexual Function
Medications for enlarged prostate can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory problems.
research [Study of gonadal hormone drugs in blocking filovirus entry of cells in vitro].
Some gonadal hormone drugs can block filovirus entry into cells.
research Sexual Dysfunction Related to Drugs: a Critical Review. Part V: α-Blocker and 5-ARI Drugs
α-Blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH can cause sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory issues.
research Hirsutism
Medication can effectively reduce hair growth and improve life quality for women with hirsutism.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.
research A prospective, randomized trial comparing flutamide (250 mg/d) and finasteride (5 mg/d) in the treatment of hirsutism
Flutamide reduces hair growth better but has more side effects.
research HIF-1α Stimulators Function Equally to Leading Hair Loss Agents in Enhancing Dermal Papilla Growth
HIF-1α stimulators, like deferiprone, work as well as popular hair loss treatments, minoxidil and caffeine, in promoting hair growth.
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 Hormonal changes and hair growth during treatment of hirsutism with cimetidine.
Cimetidine does not significantly reduce hair growth in hirsutism.
research 5α-reductase inhibitors
5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.