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New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
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research Prevalence and hormonal profiling of secondary amenorrheic patients presenting to a fertility clinic – an observational study
Hyperprolactinemia is the most common cause of secondary amenorrhea, followed by drug use.
research Determination of rat 5α-reductase type 1 isozyme activity and its inhibition by novel steroidal oxazolines
New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
research Designed, Synthesis, In Vitro and Computational Analyses of Anticancer Nicotinamide Derivatives
Compound N4 effectively kills breast cancer cells and compounds N2 and N3 have strong antibacterial and antifungal properties.
research Allopregnanolone (AP) induces opioid inhibition of hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis responses to interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in pregnancy
Allopregnanolone and opioids together reduce stress hormone responses during pregnancy.
research Effects of Intramuscular Testosterone Undecanoate on Body Composition and Bone Mineral Density in Female-to-Male Transsexuals
Testosterone undecanoate increases lean mass and causes various physical changes in female-to-male transsexuals.
research Follicular delivery of spironolactone via nanostructured lipid carriers for management of alopecia
Using nanostructured lipid carriers to deliver spironolactone could improve treatment for hair loss.
research Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
research Finasteride and the 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
research A Novel Cosmetic Formulation That Rapidly Reduces Hair Shedding in Females
The new hair product quickly reduces hair shedding in women.
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.
research Finasteride-induced thrombocytopenia
Finasteride can cause low platelet count in rare cases.
research Testosterone Therapy in Premenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.
research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss and hirsutism.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitors in androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
research Incorporation of Finasteride-Loaded Microspheres into Personalized Microneedle for Sustained Transdermal Delivery
The new microneedle system safely delivers finasteride through the skin to treat hair loss.
research [Treatment of moderately severe virilism of women with Diane and Androcur 10].
Diane and Androcur 10 improved acne and seborrhea in most women, and hirsutism and alopecia in about half.
research Clinical and hormonal effects of the 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor finasteride in idiopathic hirsutism
research 1077 Efficacy and safety of ENERGI-F701 solution versus 2% minoxidil solution for female pattern hair loss: a phase II, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, head-to-head, parallel trial
ENERGI-F701 solution was found to be more effective and safer than Regaine® 2% minoxidil solution in treating female pattern hair loss, with increased hair density and less side effects.
research Hormonal manipulation of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Θειική δεϋδροεπιανδροστερόνη, αντίσταση στην ινσουλίνη και εκτίμηση του όγκου των ωοθηκών σε Ελληνίδες με σύνδρομο πολυκυστικών ωοθηκών (PCOS)
Higher DHEA-S levels are linked to smaller ovarian volume in women with PCOS.
research The selective androgen receptor modulator GTx‐024 (enobosarm) improves lean body mass and physical function in healthy elderly men and postmenopausal women: results of a double‐blind, placebo‐controlled phase II trial
Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
research Finasteride 5 mg/day treatment of patterned hair loss in normo-androgenetic postmenopausal women
Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.
research Adverse event reporting of four anti-Calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention: a real-world study based on the FDA adverse event reporting system
These migraine prevention drugs can cause side effects like constipation, hair loss, injection site reactions, fatigue, and sometimes unexpected issues like Raynaud's phenomenon and weight gain.
research Comparison of Spironolactone, Flutamide, and Finasteride Efficacy in the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial1
Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.
research Preparation and clinical evaluation of Finastride gel in the treatment of idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride gel effectively and safely reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth.
research Failure of Topical Estrogen Receptor Agonists and Antagonists to Alter Murine Hair Follicle Cycling
Topical estrogen treatments did not change hair growth in certain mouse strains, questioning previous findings on their role in hair growth control.
research Potencial de nanopartículas poliméricas de Delonix contendo isotretinoína para o tratamento da acne
Delonix polymeric nanoparticles with isotretinoin effectively treat acne by targeting hair follicles and reducing skin irritation.
research Synthesis of 11α-hydroxyprogesterone hartens
Researchers successfully made new compounds for hormone level tests, but one attempt led to an unexpected product, correcting a past error.
research Co-administration of 5α-reductase Inhibitors Worsens the Adverse Metabolic Effects of Prescribed Glucocorticoids
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors with prednisolone can worsen its negative effects on metabolism.