research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
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research Complications of hair restoration surgery: A retrospective analysis
Hair restoration surgery can lead to swelling, infections, scarring, numbness, hiccups, and poor hair growth.
research Miniaturized hairs maintain contact with the arrector pili muscle in alopecia areata but not in androgenetic alopecia: A model for reversible miniaturization and potential for hair regrowth
Miniaturized hairs stay connected to muscle in alopecia areata, allowing possible regrowth, but not in androgenetic alopecia.
research Analysis of the microRNA expression profile of normal human dermal papilla cells treated with 5α-dihydrotestosterone
DHT affects hair follicle cells by changing microRNA levels, leading to less cell growth and more cell death.
research The Androgen Receptor and Its Use in Biological Assays: Looking Toward Effect-Based Testing and Its Applications
Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.
research Finasteride-induced depression: new insights into possible pathomechanisms
Finasteride may increase depression by reducing brain cell growth.
research Induction of versican by ascorbic acid 2-phosphate in dermal papilla cells
Vitamin C derivative increases versican in cells, potentially aiding hair growth.
research Inhibitors of 5α -Reductase Type I in LNCaP Cells from the Roots of Angelica koreana
Compounds from Angelica koreana roots, especially osthenol, could be effective for treating conditions like prostate disease and hair loss.
research Alopecia.
The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.
research Dermatologic Conditions in Transgender Populations
Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
research Testosterone Metabolism in Human Skin Cells in vitro and Its Interaction with Estradiol and Dutasteride
Different skin cells process testosterone differently, and certain drugs can change this process, possibly helping treat acne and hair loss.
research Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials of Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats BPH and hair loss but may cause sexual side effects.
research Evaluation of hair loss
Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research 5α‐Reductase inhibitors and prostatic disease
5α-Reductase inhibitors can help treat hair loss, acne, and prostate issues by reducing DHT levels.
research Dermatologie care behind bars
The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.
research Cognitive and mood side effects of lower urinary tract medication
Some medications for bladder problems can cause memory issues or mood changes, and doctors should monitor these side effects.
research Literature Review of Cosmetic Procedures in Men: Approaches and Techniques are Gender Specific
Men prefer less invasive cosmetic procedures and need different treatment approaches than women.
research Reflectance confocal microscopy can differentiate dermoscopic white dots of the scalp between sweat gland ducts or follicular infundibulum
Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
research Postmenopausal virilization after spousal use of topical androgens
A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.
research Antiandrogen Therapy for Skin and Hair Disease
Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.
research 5α-Reductase: History and Clinical Importance
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT levels.
research Long-term (5-year) multinational experience with finasteride 1 mg in the treatment of men with androgenetic alopecia.
Finasteride 1 mg/day for five years effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness, and is safe for long-term use.
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.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
The document concludes that topical minoxidil therapy is safe and effective in promoting hair growth for male pattern baldness.
research Stigmatization caused by hair loss – a systematic literature review
Hair loss can lead to significant stigma and lower quality of life, especially for women and those with certain types of alopecia.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma: Principles and Applications in Plastic Surgery
Platelet-rich plasma is beneficial in various plastic surgery applications, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
research Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma for Treating Androgenic Alopecia of Varying Grades
Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improve hair density and thickness in both male and female pattern hair loss, especially in early stages.
research Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation, Smoking and Nutrition on Hair
Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
research The endocrinology of baldness
Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.
research Androgen receptor transactivity is potentiated by TGF-β1 through Smad3 but checked by its coactivator Hic-5/ARA55 in balding dermal papilla cells
TGF-β1 increases androgen receptor activity in hair loss, but Hic-5/ARA55 can counter this effect.