research Use of cyproterone acetate, finasteride, and spironolactone to treat idiopathic hirsutism
All three treatments reduce hirsutism, but spironolactone works best long-term.
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750-780 / 1000+ results research Treatment Options for Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are effective for treating hirsutism, with antiandrogens being the most effective.
research Androstanediolglucuronide: A parameter for peripheral androgen activity before and during therapy with cyproterone acetate
3α-AdiolG is a good marker for androgen activity in women with excessive hair growth and decreases with anti-androgen treatment.
research The utilisation of cardiac risk ratio and non-HDL cholesterol markers to assess cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes males with lowered serum DHT
Cardiac risk markers help assess heart risk in males with type 2 diabetes and low DHT.
research A comparison of the cytotoxic effects of fatty acids on in vitro breast and prostate cell lines
DHA derivatives, especially didocosahexaenoin, effectively kill prostate cancer cells and may offer a safer cancer treatment option.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Comorbid Disorder Biomarkers, Druggable Genes, New Drugs and Drug Repurposing—A Molecular Meta-Analysis
The study found key factors in the cause of hidradenitis suppurativa, its link to other diseases, and identified existing drugs that could potentially treat it.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women
Treat hirsutism in premenopausal women with oral contraceptives and consider additional treatments if needed.
research Cinnamomi Cortex (Cinnamomum verum) Suppresses Testosterone-induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Regulating 5α-reductase
Cinnamomi cortex may help treat prostate enlargement by reducing related proteins.
research Progesterone-induced stimulation of mammary tumorigenesis is due to the progesterone metabolite, 5α-dihydroprogesterone (5αP) and can be suppressed by the 5α-reductase inhibitor, finasteride
Progesterone byproduct 5αP stimulates mammary tumor growth, but finasteride can suppress it.
research GhDET2, a steroid 5α‐reductase, plays an important role in cotton fiber cell initiation and elongation
GhDET2 is crucial for cotton fiber growth.
research Abietic Acid from Resina Pini of Pinus Species as a Testosterone 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitor
Abietic acid from pine resin can effectively inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase.
research Purification and characterization of rat liver minoxidil sulphotransferase
Enzyme purified and characterized for minoxidil sulphation in rat liver.
research Retinoids Modulate MITF: A Novel Mechanism in the Regulation of Melanogenesis - eScholarship
Retinoids can help treat skin pigmentation disorders by affecting melanin production.
research Concomitant immobilization of androgen receptors and 5α- reductase in androgenic alopecia
Anagen grow may effectively treat hair loss by blocking testosterone and reducing enzyme activity.
research Low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is solely associated with greater severity of male androgenetic alopecia: A cross-sectional study of Thai population
research Cell type‐specific actions of thyroid hormones in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and liver fibrosis
Targeting thyroid hormone receptor α in liver cells may help treat liver fibrosis.
research Finasteride delays atherosclerosis progression in mice and is associated with a reduction in plasma cholesterol in men
Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.
research Homozygous whole body Cbs knockout in adult mice features minimal pathology during ageing despite severe homocysteinemia
Adult mice with CBS deficiency show minimal health issues and normal lifespan despite high homocysteine levels.
research 2-Substituted 4-(Thio)chromenone 6-O-Sulfamates: Potent Inhibitors of Human Steroid Sulfatase
New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.
research Markers of peripheral androgen action in vivo and in vitro
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
research Slow progress in prostate cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.
research Understanding the Epidemiology, Natural History, and Key Pathways Involved in Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer was a major health issue in 2009, especially for Black men, and targeting the 5alpha-reductase enzyme could help in its prevention and treatment.
research Immunohistochemical localization of types 1 and 2 5α-reductase in human scalp
The study found that two enzymes linked to hair loss are located in different parts of the scalp, supporting a common treatment's effectiveness.
research NEW FORMULATIONS: Sodium cromoglycate
Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
research RETRACTED: Serum lipids may causally affect the occurrence of alopecia areata: A Mendelian randomization study
Higher LDL lipids may increase alopecia areata risk, while higher triglycerides may decrease it.
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 Abstract A12: Androgen receptor inhibition is involved in Finasteride-reduced AML cell proliferation
Finasteride reduces AML cell growth by inhibiting androgen receptors.
research Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.
research Anti-androgens for the treatment of hirsutism
Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.
research The polygenic architecture of hidradenitis suppurativa reveals signaling mechanisms that implicate epithelial remodeling
Blocking CXCR4 may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.