research Discovery of Natural Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
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research Mesotherapy with dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia: a concise review of the literature
The document concludes that injecting dutasteride into the skin (mesotherapy) can effectively treat common hair loss in both men and women.
research Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients
Dutasteride is the most effective hair loss treatment after 24 weeks, but finasteride leads to the most hair growth after 48 weeks.
research ORAL AND TOPICAL FINASTERIDE IN THE TREATMENT OF MALE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA – NARRATIVE REVIEW
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, with oral and topical forms improving hair growth, but oral use may have side effects.
research Androgenetic alopecia in men and women
Topical minoxidil helps hair regrowth in over 50% of men and women.
research 172 The impact of overlapping topical and oral minoxidil to combat temporary hair shedding during oral minoxidil initiation
Using both topical and oral minoxidil does not reduce hair shedding.
research The importance of dual 5α-reductase inhibition in the treatment of male pattern hair loss: Results of a randomized placebo-controlled study of dutasteride versus finasteride
Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
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 Oral minoxidil 7.5 mg for hair loss increases heart rate with no change in blood pressure in 24 h Holter and 24 h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Oral minoxidil 7.5 mg for hair loss increases heart rate but not blood pressure.
research Topical minoxidil hair loss therapy may cause chest pains and palpitations,
research Topical minoxidil therapy for androgenetic alopecia
Minoxidil can help regrow hair or slow down hair loss, but results vary among individuals.
research Recent Advances in Drug Design and Drug Discovery for Androgen- Dependent Diseases
New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.
research Editorial Comment
More men are using medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia, influenced by marketing and FDA approvals.
research Evaluating treatments for male androgenetic alopecia: clinical profile and comparative efficacy of platelet rich plasma and minoxidil with finasteride
Combining PRP with minoxidil and finasteride is the most effective treatment for male hair loss.
research The efficacy of combined therapy with intradermal triamcinolone microinjections and topical minoxidil in female androgenetic alopecia
Combining triamcinolone microinjections with minoxidil improves hair growth in women more than minoxidil alone.
research Allopregnanolone Alters the Gene Expression Profile of Human Glioblastoma Cells
Allopregnanolone changes gene expression in glioblastoma cells.
research Assessing medication use patterns among patients with polycystic ovary syndrome at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South Korea: A retrospective study
Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.
research THE ROLE Of 5αR AND α1AR INHIBITORS IN MANAGEMENT OF BPH
Combining dutasteride or finasteride with an α1 blocker is more effective for managing BPH than using either alone.
research ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF LOW-DOSE ORAL MINOXIDIL IN ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA: A 24-WEEK CLINICAL STUDY
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Guidelines for the management of androgenetic alopecia (2010)
Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment, and finasteride for men.
research Efficacy and safety of combined fractional photothermolysis and topical minoxidil 5% versus topical minoxidil 5% alone in the treatment of male pattern hair loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Combining fractional photothermolysis with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
research USE OF SPIRONOLACTONE IN COMBINATION WITH AN ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE IN TREATMENT OF HIRSUTISM
Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Post Menopausal Hyperandrogenism: A Case of a Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary
A woman's severe hormone imbalance after menopause led to finding a rare ovarian tumor, treated by surgery.
research Treatment of androgen excess in females: Yesterday, today and tomorrow
The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.
research Response to “Improvement of female pattern hair loss with bicalutamide: a time-dependent process”
Bicalutamide may take longer to work for female hair loss, and higher doses might be needed.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, works better for women, and requires consistent use.
research Comment on “Bicalutamide Improves Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Review of 35 Patients”
Adjusting minoxidil dosage may be safer than using bicalutamide for hair loss in women.
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 Topical Bimatoprost (0.03%) Versus Topical Mometasone Furoate (0.1%) in Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Mometasone furoate cream was more effective than bimatoprost solution for treating hair loss from Alopecia Areata.
research Comparison of the efficacy of topical minoxidil 5% and adenosine 0.75% solutions on male androgenetic alopecia and measuring patient satisfaction rate.
Adenosine led to higher patient satisfaction than minoxidil for hair loss treatment.