research Relative Safety and Efficacy of Finasteride for Treatment of Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.
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720-750 / 1000+ results research Effect of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, on serum gonadotropins in normal men
research Rational Design and Synthesis of 4-((1R,2R)-2-Hydroxycyclohexyl)-2(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (PF-998425), a Novel, Nonsteroidal Androgen Receptor Antagonist Devoid of Phototoxicity for Dermatological Indications
PF-998425 is a new, effective, and non-phototoxic treatment for skin conditions related to androgens.
research Proxalutamide Improves Inflammatory, Immunologic, and Thrombogenic Markers in Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19 Males and Females: an Exploratory Analysis of a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Early Antiandrogen Therapy (EAT) with Proxalutamide (The EAT-Proxa Biochemical AndroCoV-Trial)
Proxalutamide improved blood markers related to inflammation, immune response, and clotting in COVID-19 patients, potentially reducing hospitalizations.
research Tanshinone, a Natural NADPH Oxidase Inhibitor, Mitigates Testosterone-Induced Hair Loss
Tanshinone compounds can help prevent hair loss caused by testosterone.
research Spironolactone use does not increase the risk of female breast cancer recurrence: A retrospective analysis
Taking spironolactone doesn't increase the chance of breast cancer coming back.
research Case series of familial frontal fibrosing alopecia and a review of the literature
Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia affects premenopausal women too, and early diagnosis is important, but no proven medication exists yet.
research FFA Patient Profile Analysis Based on the Authors’ Observations and a Review of the Literature—An Original Survey
Frontal fibrosing alopecia often occurs after menopause, with delayed diagnosis and possible links to certain medications and conditions.
research Minoxidil for Endocrine Therapy–Induced Alopecia in Women With Breast Cancer—Saint Agatha’s Blessing?
Topical minoxidil improves hair loss in 80% of women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy.
research The Effects of Statins on Hyperandrogenism In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Statins significantly reduce testosterone and improve skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
research 2022-RA-705-ESGO Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor: Cause of Virilization in a Postmenopausal Woman
A rare, non-cancerous ovarian tumor was successfully treated with surgery, improving the patient's symptoms.
research Novel 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Synthesis, Structure−Activity Studies, and Pharmacokinetic Profile of Phenoxybenzoylphenyl Acetic Acids
A brominated phenoxy compound effectively inhibits a human enzyme and shows potential for clinical use.
research Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Intralesional corticosteroids and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are the best treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Glycyrrhizic Acid Alleviates Osimertinib‐Induced Cutaneous Toxicity by Inhibiting Keratinocyte Apoptosis and Inflammation
Licorice component glycyrrhizic acid may reduce skin side effects from cancer treatment.
research Highlights of This Issue
SLCO genes may predict prostate cancer mortality risk, and lifestyle changes improve health in advanced prostate cancer.
research Finasteride
Finasteride is a medicine used to treat enlarged prostate and prostate cancer, and it works by changing how testosterone works in the body.
research Three cases of postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia
Cosmetic treatments can replenish key amino acids in damaged hair, improving its strength and appearance.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia – a review and a practical guide for clinicians
The article concludes that understanding Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) is crucial for effective treatment, which includes medication like 5α-reductase inhibitors and hydroxychloroquine.
research S123 The pathological dynamics of androgenetic alopecia and its treatment
Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
research [Finasteride: a new drug for the treatment of male hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia?].
Finasteride may help reduce male hair loss and excessive hair growth by lowering DHT levels.
research Clinical Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis
research Prolonged use of finasteride-induced gonadal sex steroids alterations, DNA damage and menstrual bleeding in women
Long-term use of finasteride in women can cause hormonal changes, DNA damage, and menstrual issues.
research Design of a targeted drug delivery system to reshape the perifollicular microenvironment in androgenetic alopecia
research Combination therapy in female pattern hair loss
Using multiple treatments together works better for female hair loss than using one treatment alone.
research Laser-assisted hair removal for facial hirsutism in women: A review of evidence
Laser hair removal is effective and safe for reducing facial hair in women with PCOS and improves their psychological well-being.
research First drug for severe alopecia recommended by NICE could benefit 14,000 patients
Ritlecitinib can help about 14,000 people with severe hair loss.
research Finasteride Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss in Normoandrogenic Postmenopausal Women
Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.
research Finasteride and prostate cancer
Finasteride's effects on prostate cancer are not clear from this text.
research SUN-005 Hirsutism Due to Bilateral Leydig Cell Tumors
A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.