research Is spironolactone better than finasteride for symptoms of hirsutism in transgender women?
Spironolactone and finasteride are equally effective for hirsutism in transgender women.
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research Azasteroids as inhibitors of testosterone 5α-reductase in mammalian skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research Effect of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, on serum gonadotropins in normal men
research Die kontrazeptive Betreuung androgenisierter Frauen mit einem niedrig dosierten cyproteronacetathaltigen Einphasenpräparat
Diane is effective for treating acne, seborrhoea, androgenic alopecia, and mild hirsutism in women.
research Table 1_Computational drug discovery of potential 5α-reductase phytochemical inhibitors and hair growth promotion using in silico techniques.xlsx
Jamogenin and other molecules from plants may help treat hair loss.
research How to Select Pharmacologic Treatments to Manage Recidivism Risk in Sex Offenders: Consider Patient Factors When Choosing Off-Label Hormonal and Nonhormonal Agents
Choose treatments for sex offenders based on individual needs, using hormonal and nonhormonal options to reduce sexual drive.
research Finasteride Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss in Normoandrogenic Postmenopausal Women
Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.
research Alopecia associated with strontium ranelate use in a 62-year-old woman
A woman experienced hair loss after taking strontium ranelate for osteoporosis.
research Synthesis, antiproliferative, acute toxicity and assessment of antiandrogenic activities of some newly synthesized steroidal lactams
research Studies on neurosteroids XXIV. Determination of neuroactive androgens, androsterone and 5α‐androstane‐3α,17β‐diol, in rat brain and serum using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
The methods accurately measured brain androgens, showing most 5α-androstane-3α,17β-diol comes from outside the brain, while androsterone is both transported and made in the brain.
research Allopregnanolone-mediated protective effects of progesterone on tributyltin-induced neuronal injury in rat hippocampal slices
Progesterone protects neurons from damage by converting to allopregnanolone, which works through GABAA receptors.
research COMPARING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORAL ISOTRETINOIN AND CYPROTERONE COMPOUND IN ACNE TREATMENT AMONG ADULT FEMALES WITH CUTANEOUS HYPERANDROGENISM: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY.
Isotretinoin is recommended for acne treatment as it is as effective as cyproterone compound.
research Analysis of metabolic characteristics of epristeride in zebrafish based on LC-Q-TOF MS and its potential applications in doping control
Epristeride's metabolism in zebrafish helps improve doping detection methods.
research Chronic progesterone treatment augments while dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate prevents tolerance to ethanol anxiolysis and withdrawal anxiety in rats
Progesterone increases alcohol tolerance and withdrawal anxiety, while DHEAS prevents them.
research Hormonal Treatment of Transgender Women with Oral Estradiol
Oral estradiol works for many transgender women but needs personalized dosing and monitoring.
research Steroidal 5α-reductase and 17α-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase (CYP17) inhibitors useful in the treatment of prostatic diseases
Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
research Structural studies of two solid steroid compounds
Androsterone and finasteride have different solid forms, with new findings correcting previous errors and identifying a new form.
research Synthesis and 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of C21 Steroids Having 1,4-diene or 4,6-diene 20-ones and 4-Azasteroid 20-Oximes
Three specific 4-azasteroid-2-oximes showed strong enzyme inhibition, but less than finasteride.
research Finasteride Treatment of Hair Loss in Women
Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.
research Marked Suppression of Dihydrotestosterone in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Dutasteride, a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Dutasteride more effectively lowers DHT levels in men with enlarged prostates than finasteride.
research [Neurosteroidogenesis and exploratory responses in rodents].
Certain substances can decrease or increase exploratory behavior in rodents.
research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
Hormonal contraceptives and related compounds can increase health risks like thrombosis and affect sexual function.
research Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3): A Patient’s Perspective
Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3) can effectively manage prostate cancer but requires careful monitoring for heart risks.
research Physiopathological role of the enzymatic complex 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase in the generation of progesterone and testosterone neuroactive metabolites
The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
research Table 4_Computational drug discovery of potential 5α-reductase phytochemical inhibitors and hair growth promotion using in silico techniques.xlsx
Jamogenin and other compounds may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase.
research Engineered Dutasteride-Lipid Based Nanoparticle (DST-LNP) System Using Oleic and Stearic Acid for Topical Delivery
The formulation with oleic acid may be better for treating male pattern baldness.
research Table 2_Computational drug discovery of potential 5α-reductase phytochemical inhibitors and hair growth promotion using in silico techniques.xlsx
Jamogenin and other molecules from plants may help treat hair loss.
research The Antiandrogens
research FINASTERIDE AND PSA
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.