research Novel inhibitors of 5α-reductase
New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
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630-660 / 1000+ results research Anti-Müllerian Hormone and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women and Its Male Equivalent
High AMH levels are linked to PCOS in women and may have a male equivalent with similar traits.
research 5α‐Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
research The role of leptin in selected skin diseases
Leptin affects skin and hair health and may worsen some skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full impact.
research Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
research Polygonum multiflorum extract support hair growth by elongating anagen phase and abrogating the effect of androgen in cultured human dermal papilla cells
Polygonum multiflorum extract helps hair grow longer and fights the effects of hormones that cause hair loss.
research Restoration of Spermatogenesis and Male Fertility Using an Androgen Receptor Transgene
Scientists restored fertility in male mice lacking a key fertility gene by using a modified gene.
research Progenitor‐cell‐enriched micrografts as a novel option for the management of androgenetic alopecia
Micrografts promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
research In Vivo Investigation in Pigs of Intestinal Absorption, Hepatobiliary Disposition, and Metabolism of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride and the Effects of Coadministered Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole increases finasteride's effectiveness and lifespan in the body.
research Inhibitors of 5α-reductase-related side effects in patients seeking medical care for sexual dysfunction.
5α-reductase inhibitors may worsen sexual drive and spontaneous erections but don't worsen existing erectile or ejaculatory problems.
research Next-Gen Therapeutics for Skin Cancer: Nutraceuticals
Certain spices may help prevent and treat skin cancer, but more human trials are needed.
research The ‘bald’ phenotype (androgenetic alopecia) is caused by the high glycaemic, high cholesterol and low mineral ‘western diet’
Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
research Shedding light on therapeutics in alopecia and their relevance to COVID-19
Some alopecia treatments might help treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research Topical Antiandrogen Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris
Topical therapies show promise for hair loss and acne treatment with minimal side effects.
research Screening of Euphorbiaceae Plant Extracts for Anti-5α-reductase
Phyllanthus urinaria extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair-related enzyme.
research Hair growth effect of traditional Chinese medicine BeauTop on androgenetic alopecia patients: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
BeauTop improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Environment of the Anagen Follicle
The document concludes that hair follicles have a complex environment and our understanding of it is growing, but there are limitations when applying animal study findings to humans.
research Hormone-induced aberrations in electromagnetic adhesion signaling as a developmental factor of androgenetic alopecia
Hormones cause hair loss by affecting cell growth and weakening cell attraction.
research Transnasal cooling: A Pandora’s box of transnasal patho-physiology
Transnasal cooling could reveal new insights into various physiological conditions and may be a natural way to transfer heat from the brain.
research Discriminating in favour of or against men with increased risk of finasteride-related side effects?
Finasteride treats baldness but may cause lasting sexual side effects.
research The Novel Excipient, Dodecyl-2-N, N-dimethylaminopropionate Hydrochloride (DDAIP-HCl) Improves the Flux of Minoxidil in Human Skin
DDAIP-HCl significantly increases minoxidil absorption into the skin.
research Male Sex Hormones in Andrology Today
Testosterone is key for male sexual function, and treating hormone imbalances can improve sexual issues.
research Reduction of telogen rate and increase of hair density in androgenetic alopecia by a cosmetic product: Results of a randomized, prospective, vehicle‐controlled double‐blind study in men
Cosmetic foam product reduces hair loss and increases hair density in men.
research Adverse Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: Is There Cause for Concern?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may cause sexual side effects, breast complications, and other health risks in men with hair loss.
research Aging Skin: A Window to the Body
Skin aging reflects overall body aging and can indicate internal health conditions.
research Pregnancy Outcomes with Paternal Exposure to Finasteride, a Synthetic 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor: A Case Series
Babies were mostly born healthy from fathers who took finasteride, but some pregnancies ended early; more research is needed.
research Percutaneous Drug Delivery to the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
research Procyanidin B-2 and the hair-growing activity of proanthocyanidins
Procyanidin B-2 from apple juice significantly increases hair growth and may be more effective than minoxidil without side effects.
research Gutachten nach Haartransplantation
Doctors should thoroughly inform hair transplant patients about the procedure, risks, and costs to prevent dissatisfaction and legal issues.
research Evaluation of Hypoxia-Conditioned MSC Exosomes’ Effects on GM-CSF and IL-1α Expression in a Rat Model of Androgenic Alopecia
EH-MSCs may help treat hair loss by boosting regeneration and reducing inflammation.