research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Erectile Dysfunction: The Connection
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but the exact reasons are unclear.
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840-870 / 1000+ resultsresearch Nanocarriers as Active Ingredients Enhancers in the Cosmetic Industry—The European and North America Regulation Challenges
Nanocarriers can enhance cosmetics but face regulatory and safety challenges.
research Improvement in physicochemical parameters of DPPC liposomes and increase in skin permeation of aciclovir and minoxidil by the addition of cationic polymers
Cationic polymers improved liposome stability and increased skin absorption of aciclovir and minoxidil.
research Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Sexual Function: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
research Recent Advances in the Structural Design of Photosensitive Agent Formulations Using “Soft” Colloidal Nanocarriers
New nanocarriers improve drug delivery for disease treatment.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: demographic and clinical characteristics of 490 cases
Frontal fibrosing alopecia mainly affects postmenopausal women and may be linked to thyroid hormones.
research The therapeutic use of androgens in women
Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
research Persistent erectile dysfunction in men exposed to the 5α-reductase inhibitors, finasteride, or dutasteride
Using finasteride or dutasteride may cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction.
research Recent studies on the delivery of hydrophilic drugs in nanoparticulate systems
Nanoparticulate systems improve drug delivery by controlling release, protecting drugs, changing absorption and distribution, and concentrating drugs in targeted areas.
research Description of the Intrafollicular Delivery of Large Molecular Weight Molecules to Follicles of Human Scalp Skin In Vitro
Properly formulated large molecules can reach active levels at the hair bulb.
research Plasma Dermatology: Skin Therapy Using Cold Atmospheric Plasma
Cold atmospheric plasma is a promising and safe treatment for various skin conditions.
research Finasteride, 1 mg daily administration on male androgenetic alopecia in different age groups: 10-year follow-up
Finasteride effectively increases hair growth in men with AGA, works better for those over 30, and may cause some side effects.
research Disorders of Keratinization
Understanding genetic mutations helps diagnose and treat skin disorders like ichthyosis.
research Evaluation of efficacy and safety of finasteride 1 mg in 3177 Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride 1 mg effectively and safely increases hair growth in Japanese men with hair loss.
research Disturbed Epidermal Structure in Mice with Temporally Controlled Fatp4 Deficiency
Fatp4 is crucial for healthy skin development and function.
research Spironolactone Therapy for Hirsutism in a Hyperandrogenic Woman
Spironolactone may help reduce excessive hair growth in women with high male hormone levels.
research The efficacy and safety of dutasteride compared with finasteride in treating men with androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Dutasteride more effectively treats hair loss than finasteride, but may increase risk of altered libido.
research Development and Optimisation of Spironolactone Nanoparticles for Enhanced Dissolution Rates and Stability
Nanoparticles with more oleic acid improved the delivery and stability of the drug spironolactone.
research Effect of shampoo, conditioner and permanent waving on the molecular structure of human hair
Perming significantly changes hair's molecular structure, while shampoo and conditioner do not.
research Loss of keratin 10 is accompanied by increased sebocyte proliferation and differentiation
Without keratin 10, there's more growth and development of oil-producing skin cells.
research A Review of the FAERS Data on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Implications for Postfinasteride Syndrome
The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
research Side Effects of 5‐Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Review
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.
research Comparison of rheological properties, follicular penetration, drug release, and permeation behavior of a novel topical drug delivery system and a conventional cream
The new drug delivery system releases the drug better in sebum and targets follicles more effectively than the conventional cream.
research Adverse Effects and Safety of 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors (Finasteride, Dutasteride): A Systematic Review.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors are generally safe but can cause sexual side effects and require patient education on risks.
research Vitamin E TPGS based transferosomes augmented TAT as a promising delivery system for improved transdermal delivery of raloxifene
The new delivery system improved raloxifene's skin absorption and effectiveness against cancer cells.
research Finasteride Treatment of Hair Loss in Women
Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.
research RU 58841-myristate–prodrug development for topical treatment of acne and androgenetic alopecia.
RUM-loaded SLN shows promise for treating acne and hair loss topically.
research Association of Insulin Resistance with Hyperandrogenia in Women
Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.
research Cholesterol homeostasis: Links to hair follicle biology and hair disorders
Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
research Expression of dermcidin in sebocytes supports a role for sebum in the constitutive innate defense of human skin
Sebum helps protect human skin from microbes.