research Update on Hormonal Therapy in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hormonal therapies, especially antiandrogens, can help manage Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
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480-510 / 1000+ resultsresearch Is spironolactone better than finasteride for symptoms of hirsutism in transgender women?
Spironolactone and finasteride are equally effective for hirsutism in transgender women.
research Combination therapy with platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil leads to better clinical results than monotherapy with these methods in men with androgenetic alopecia
Using both PRP and minoxidil together works better for treating hair loss in men than using either one alone.
research Minoxidil-Coated Lysozyme-Shelled Microbubbes Combined With Ultrasound for the Enhancement of Hair Follicle Growth: Efficacy In Vitro and In Vivo
Using minoxidil-coated microbubbles with ultrasound significantly boosts hair growth.
research [Translated article] High-dose Oral Minoxidil for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
High-dose oral minoxidil can improve hair growth but may cause side effects.
research 310 Clinical Improvements in Erectile Function and Mood in Hypogonadal Men Treated with 4.5% Nasal Testosterone Gel (Natesto)
Natesto nasal gel improves erectile function and mood in men with low testosterone within 30 days.
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 Highly solubilized and skin-permeable finasteride formulation using HPCD-incorporated chitosan nanocapsules to promote hair regeneration
A new topical finasteride formulation effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects.
research Diagnosis Of Occult Asthma By Methacholine Bronchoprovocation Test
Finasteride effectively prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Hirsutism: management and therapeutic options
Most excessive hair growth is due to idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS; treatment starts with cosmetic methods and drugs like cyproterone acetate or spironolactone, with results in 6-12 months.
research Efficacy and safety of long-term administration of tamsulosin hydrochloride in patients with LUTS suggestive of BPH
Tamsulosin hydrochloride is safe and effective for long-term treatment of urinary symptoms in BPH patients.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Dutasteride improves male pattern hair loss in a randomized study in identical twins.
Dutasteride helps reduce male pattern hair loss, but may cause side effects like altered libido and erectile dysfunction.
research Clinical Outcome of the Topical Application of a Novel Hair Growth Ingredient, USPlus DERM, in Men and Women
The saw palmetto serum improved hair growth and reduced hair loss and dandruff.
research Hirsutography: Photographic measurement of linear hair growth in hirsute women during comparison of anti-androgen treatments
The photographic method accurately measures hair growth and both treatments effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women.
research Determination of the potency of a novel saw palmetto supercritical CO2 extract (SPSE) for 5α-reductase isoform II inhibition using a cell-free in vitro test system
The new saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and may be as good as standard treatments.
research News & Notes
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 Double Dosing
Taking the same medication under different brand names caused harmful side effects.
research Knowledge and beliefs about the use/abuse of oral contraceptive pills among males: A mixed-method explanatory sequential study in community pharmacy settings
Many men misuse oral contraceptive pills for things like hair growth and muscle gain.
research LY191704: a selective, nonsteroidal inhibitor of human steroid 5 alpha-reductase type 1.
LY191704 is a compound that effectively blocks a specific enzyme involved in hormone conversion and could help treat enlarged prostate and hair loss.
research Phase I-II trial of weekly bicalutamide in men with high PSA and negative biopsy
Weekly bicalutamide is safe and effective, with 50 mg/week recommended.
research UPDATE ON IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
research A comparative study of Aldactone® and Diane® in the treatment of hirsutism
Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.
research Treatment of hirsutism by finasteride and flutamide in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.
research Coenzyme Q10 phospholipidic vesicular formulations for treatment of androgenic alopecia:ex vivopermeation and clinical appraisal
Coenzyme Q10 vesicular formulations can potentially treat androgenic alopecia by promoting hair growth and thickness.
research HPTLC Method Validation for simultaneous determination of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride and Finasteride in Bulk and Pharmaceutical Dosage Form
Created accurate method to measure tamsulosin hydrochloride and finasteride in tablets.
research Formulating, Optimizing and Evaluation of Dutasteride Loaded Insitu-Emulgel for Androgenetic Alopecia
The new gel for hair loss is safe, effective, and reduces side effects.
research Finasteride improves male pattern hair loss in a randomized study in identical twins.
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss without serious side effects.
research Compounded Testosterone Troches TO OPTIMIZE HEALTH AND THE TESTOSTERONE CONTROVERSY.
Properly administered testosterone therapy is safe and effective but often not covered by insurance.
research Effectiveness of combined topical ethinylestradiol and minoxidil versus minoxidil alone in treating female pattern hair loss
Minoxidil alone is as effective as the combination but has fewer side effects.
research Comparison of Finasteride, Metformin, and Finasteride Plus Metformin in PCOS
Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.