research Regarding prostate-specific antigen: let's not shoot the messenger
The drugs finasteride and dutasteride reduce low-grade prostate cancers but may double the risk of high-grade cancers.
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research Treatment guidelines in adult women
Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
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research Synthesis of 5,6,6-[2H3]finasteride and quantitative determination of finasteride in human plasma at picogram level by an isotope-dilution mass spectrometric method
Accurate method measures finasteride levels in human plasma using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
research A rapid, simple, specific liquid chromatographic–electrospray mass spectrometry method for the determination of finasteride in human plasma and its application to pharmacokinetic study
Method measures finasteride in plasma, suitable for pharmacokinetic studies.
research Finasteride for recurrent priapism in children and adolescents: a report on 5 cases
Finasteride effectively and safely treats recurrent priapism in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.
research Determination of finasteride in human plasma by liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry with flow rate gradient
Researchers developed a quick and sensitive way to measure finasteride in blood using a small sample size.
research Five-alpha-reductase Inhibitors for prostate cancer prevention.
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and cause sexual side effects.
research Topical Formulations Containing Finasteride. Part I: In Vitro Permeation/Penetration Study and In Vivo Pharmacokinetics in Hairless Rat
Finasteride cream helps hair growth with less side effects.
research Bioequivalence Study of Two Different Coated Tablet Formulations of Finasteride in Healthy Volunteers
Two finasteride tablet types are equally effective and can be swapped.
research Finasteride
Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
research Effects of in Utero Exposure to Finasteride on Androgen-Dependent Reproductive Development in the Male Rat
Exposure to finasteride in the womb caused lasting reproductive issues in male rats.
research Studies on Neurosteroids XXV. Influence of a 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride, on Rat Brain Neurosteroid Levels and Metabolism
Finasteride almost fully depletes allopregnanolone in rat brains and enhances 20α-DHP, but doesn't change 3α-DHP levels.
research Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Finasteride With Tamsulosin Hydrochloride: An Open-label, Randomized, 3-period Crossover Study in Healthy Chinese Male Volunteers
Finasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride can be safely taken together without significant interaction.
research Development of finasteride polymer microspheres for systemic application in androgenic alopecia
Finasteride microspheres help reduce hair loss for up to eight weeks with fewer side effects.
research 5-α-Reductase inhibitors for prostate cancer chemoprevention: an updated Cochrane systematic review
5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
research Patterns of finasteride use in the male populations of four Nordic countries: A cross-national drug utilization study
Finasteride use varies among Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, with higher usage in Finland and Sweden.
research ANTI-ALOPECIA ACTIVITY OF MORINGA (MORINGA OLEIFERA LAMK.) SEED OIL AGAINST DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE-INDUCED RABBITS
Moringa seed oil helped hair growth in rabbits, with the highest dose being most effective.
research Are PSA adjustments necessary for prostate cancer screening in men taking finasteride for hair loss?
Finasteride for hair loss lowers PSA levels, so PSA values need adjusting when screening for prostate cancer.
research Finasteride use in the male infertility population: effects on semen and hormone parameters
Finasteride can reduce fertility in some men, but stopping it increases sperm count.
research Investigation of the Plausibility of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Syndrome
The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
research Finasteride, a Type 2 5α-reductase inhibitor, in the treatment of men with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Chemical and Clinical Models
Researchers developed a model to predict how well certain compounds can block an enzyme related to hair loss and prostate issues, suggesting a 50 mg dose of finasteride might be effective based on lab and body data.
research From Surgery to Pharmacology to Gene Therapy
Hair restoration has evolved from surgery to drugs to potential gene therapy, with improved results and ongoing research driven by high demand.
research In vitro selective inhibition of human UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A4 by finasteride, and prediction of in vivo drug–drug interactions
Finasteride affects UGT1A4 enzyme, but not enough to cause issues when combined with other drugs.
research Effect of MK-386, a novel inhibitor of type 1 5 alpha-reductase, alone and in combination with finasteride, on serum dihydrotestosterone concentrations in men.
MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
research The effect of finasteride on spermatogenesis of Mesocricetus auratus
Finasteride causes sperm production decrease in Mesocricetus auratus.
research Efectos de la terapia combinada del D-004 y el Finasteride sobre la hiperplasia de próstata inducida por testosterona en ratas
Combining D-004 and finasteride is more effective at reducing prostate enlargement than using either alone.
research Implicações da toma crónica da Finasteride para a Alopécia Androgenética no Carcinoma da Próstata
Finasteride can reduce prostate cancer risk but may delay diagnosis and cause sexual side effects.
research Enhancement of follicular delivery of finasteride by liposomes and niosomes
Liposomes and niosomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.