research Is there a role for 5α‐reductase inhibitors in transgender individuals?
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may not be effective or safe for transgender individuals, and more research is needed.
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research Post-Finasteride Adverse Effects in Male Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report of Vitiligo
Finasteride may cause vitiligo, sexual issues, and depression; better treatments and predicting side effects needed.
research Finasteride-Induced Myalgia and HyperCKemia
Finasteride can cause muscle pain and high creatine kinase levels, but stopping the medication may resolve symptoms.
research Research Brief: Self-Reports of a Constellation of Persistent Antiandrogenic, Estrogenic, Physical, and Psychological Effects of Finasteride Usage Among Men
Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.
research Ruxolitinib found to cause eyelash growth: a case report
Ruxolitinib treatment may cause eyelash growth.
research Cyclosporine A increases hair follicle growth by suppressing apoptosis-inducing factor nuclear translocation: a new mechanism
Cyclosporine A helps hair grow by blocking a process that would otherwise cause hair cells to die.
research Proton Affinitive Derivatization for Highly Sensitive Determination of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone in Saliva Samples by LC-ESI-MS/MS
Using 5-butylpicolinate esters improves the sensitivity and reliability of detecting testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in saliva.
research The Hair Growth-Promoting Effect ofRumex japonicusHoutt. Extract
Rumex japonicus extract may promote hair growth more effectively than Minoxidil.
research Dermatological problems following spinal cord injury in Korean patients
Most spinal cord injury patients in Korea experience skin problems, especially fungal infections and eczema, affecting their quality of life.
research Hair transplantation for men
Hair transplantation for men has improved, offering natural, lasting results, and may be enhanced by certain medications and future technologies.
research Anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperplastic effect of Bazhengsan in a male rat model of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis
Bazhengsan reduces inflammation and tissue growth in chronic prostatitis.
research Study on Hair Distribution in Healthy Males for Hair Restoration Design
About 21.3% of young, healthy Chinese men experience hair loss. Hairlines are mostly linear or have a central protrusion. Hair is densest on the top and back of the head, and hair follicles usually have 1 or 2 hairs. This information can help in designing hair restoration procedures.
research Elucidating the anti-aging mechanism of Si Jun Zi Tang by integrating network pharmacology and experimental validation in vivo
Si Jun Zi Tang may slow aging by affecting specific cell signaling pathways.
research Androgenic alopecia may have evolved to protect men from prostate cancer by increasing skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation
Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.
research Effects of 5‐alpha reductase inhibitors on lung function: A reason for discontinuation duringCOVID‐19 pandemic?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors might worsen lung recovery in COVID-19 patients, suggesting a pause in their use.
research Androgenetic alopecia, trichotrophic substances, and histologic studies of the human scalp
Minoxidil promotes hair growth but exact mechanism is unknown.
research ‘Post-finasteride syndrome’: what to tell our female patients?
Finasteride for female hair loss has low side effects, more research needed.
research Fabrication and Magnetic Characterization of Cobalt Antidot Arrays: Effect of the Surrounding Continuous Film
Dermoscopy helps dermatologists diagnose different types of hair loss accurately without always needing a biopsy.
research Complications of cataract surgery in Wistar rats undergoing treatment with tamsulosin
Stopping tamsulosin one month before cataract surgery reduces eye surgery complications in rats.
research A retrospective study of clinical outcomes of α-blocker or finasteride monotherapy followed by combination therapy: determination of the period of combination therapy of α-blocker and finasteride
Combination therapy for 9+ months maintains symptom improvements after stopping alpha-blockers or finasteride.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Overview
AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
research Association of ACE2, Insulin Resistance, and Other Parameters in Obese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients Infected with COVID-19
PCOS women with COVID-19 have higher cardiometabolic risks.
research Clomiphene citrate rescue of spermatogenesis in men with infertility while remaining on finasteride: A case report
Clomiphene citrate improves fertility in men taking finasteride for hair loss.
research Hair transplantation: A review and technique presentation
Hair transplantation techniques have improved over time, leading to natural-looking results and high graft survival rates, making it a popular treatment for hair loss.
research A New Heterozygous Variant of c.1225_1227delTTC (p.Phe409del) in Insulin Receptor Gene Associated with Severe Insulin Resistance and Hyperandrogenemia in an Adolescent Female with Type A Severe Insulin Resistance Syndrome
A specific gene variant is linked to severe insulin resistance and hormone imbalance in a teenage girl.
research Low dose oral minoxidil and the conundrum of cardiovascular complications
Low dose oral minoxidil can help with hair growth but may cause serious heart problems, so doctors need to be careful.
research The Chances of Infertility in a Patient Presenting with PCOS in Childbearing Age
PCOS is a major cause of infertility in women of childbearing age.
research Finasteride Counseling for Male Androgenetic Alopecia Should Reflect Updated Findings on Prostate Cancer Risk
Finasteride is safe for hair loss treatment and doesn't increase high-grade prostate cancer risk.
research Female Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens can treat female hormonal conditions, but environmental ones may harm reproductive health.
research Use finasteride for hair loss in men only
Finasteride works for male hair loss only.