research How does the hair-loss drug finasteride work? Can it affect my mental health?
Finasteride can help with hair loss but may cause mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
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research Androgenetic alopecia: What impact does it have on the quality of Life?
Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) greatly lowers quality of life, causing stress and low self-esteem, with those seeking treatment experiencing more impairment.
research Female pattern hair loss: a pilot study investigating combination therapy with low-dose oral minoxidil and spironolactone
Low-dose oral minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair density in women.
research Spironolactone therapeutic effect in the hyperandrogenism syndrome
Spironolactone effectively reduces symptoms of hyperandrogenism like hirsutism and acne.
research Non-Steroidal Modulation of the 5-Alpha Reductase Axis: A Dual Therapeutic Strategy for Prostatic Chemoprevention and Androgenetic Alopecia
LX-38 is a safer drug option for treating prostate issues and hair loss without hormonal side effects.
research PSAT217 Estrogen Deficiency as a Cause of Decreased 1- alpha - hydroxylase Activity
Estrogen deficiency can reduce the enzyme activity needed to activate vitamin D.
research Drug related lipid metabolism abnormalities: a real-world pharmacovigilance exploratory analysis based on U.S. FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS)
Many drugs can cause lipid metabolism issues, and labels need better warnings.
research Xerostomia as a rare adverse effect of low-dose oral minoxidil: a case report with recurrence after re-challenge
Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause dry mouth.
research Lack of Association between 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Depression
5α-Reductase inhibitors don't cause depression.
research DHEA : why, when, and how much ? D’après la conférence de Bruno Allolio (Wuerzburg), 50e Journées internationales d’endocrinologie clinique Henri-Pierre KLOTZ, septembre 2007
DHEA supplementation may improve quality of life, neuropsychological functions, and sexual satisfaction in individuals with adrenal insufficiency, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
research Finasteride Treatment of Hair Loss in Women
Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.
research Effects of Oral Finasteride on Erectile Function in a Rat Model
Finasteride reduces corpus cavernosum weight but doesn't affect erectile response in rats.
research Efficacy and tolerability of oral bicalutamide in forty postmenopausal women with female pattern hair loss: a retrospective study
Bicalutamide may improve hair growth in postmenopausal women with mild side effects.
research MK-386, an Inhibitor of 5α-Reductase Type 1, Reduces Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Serum and Sebum without Affecting Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Semen1
MK-386 lowers DHT in blood and skin but not in semen.
research Long-term Treatment with a 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor AlleviatesDepression-like Behavior in Obese Male Rats
Long-term finasteride treatment reduces depression and brain issues in obese male rats.
research Ketoconazole Therapy for Women with Acne and/or Hirsutism
Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
research Gut Inflammation Induced by Finasteride Withdrawal: Therapeutic Effect of Allopregnanolone in Adult Male Rats
Allopregnanolone can reduce gut inflammation and normalize neurotransmitter levels after finasteride withdrawal.
research Safety and Efficacy of the Coadministration of Sildenafil and Finasteride
Taking sildenafil and finasteride together is safe and improves urinary and sexual symptoms in BPH patients.
research Ejaculations and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: An Impossible Compromise? A Comprehensive Review
Men with BPH should discuss potential sexual side effects with doctors before treatment, as some treatments can affect ejaculation.
research Review: Adding α1-blockers to 5α-reductase inhibitors improves lower urinary tract symptoms in men
Combining α1-blockers with 5α-reductase inhibitors improves urinary symptoms in men.
research Sex differences in the effect of finasteride on acute ethanol withdrawal severity in mice : thesis
Finasteride worsens alcohol withdrawal in female mice but eases it in male mice.
research Administration of finasteride modulates depressive-like behavior in the forced swim task of male rats
research Risk associated with the use of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors with minoxidil in treatment of male androgenetic alopecia – literature review
The combination of finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil is generally safe for treating male hair loss with minimal side effects.
research Clinical efficacy and safety of low‐dose flutamide alone and combined with an oral contraceptive for the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.
research Dyslipidemia, hormonal profiles, and sleep characteristics in men with androgenetic alopecia: an analysis based on data from the EPISONO study
Men with androgenetic alopecia may have higher triglycerides, suggesting a link to lipid metabolism.
research Total prostate volume as risk factor for semen pathologies in ageing male
Larger prostate size in older men may be linked to poorer semen quality and fertility issues.
research Physical Changes, Laboratory Parameters, and Bone Mineral Density During Testosterone Treatment in Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria
Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
research The association of medications and supplements with human male reproductive health: a systematic review
Some medications and supplements can affect male fertility, with some improving and others harming sperm quality.
research Interaction of chronic ethanol exposure and finasteride: sex and strain differences
Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal effects, especially in female mice.
research Low-dose finasteride in benign prostatic hyperplasia: a comprehensive narrative review of efficacy, safety, and preventative potential
Finasteride 1 mg may help prevent prostate issues, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.