research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
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690-720 / 1000+ results research Expression of nicastrin, NICD1, and Hes1 in NCSTN knockout mice: implications for hidradenitis suppurativa, Alzheimer’s, and liver cancer
research SIDE EFFECTS OF CYCLOSPORINE COMPARED TO TACROLIMUS AMONG YEMENI KIDNEY TRANSPLANT PATIENTS WHO SHARE THE SAME ADJUVANT AGENTS: MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL AND PREDNISONE
Tacrolimus is a better option than cyclosporine due to fewer side effects.
research Advances in nucleoside monophosphate prodrugs as anti-HCV agents
New treatments for Hepatitis C show promise but need more research to confirm their safety and effectiveness for clinical use.
research Minoxidil in patients with chronic left heart failure: contrasting hemodynamic and clinical effects in a controlled trial.
Minoxidil helps heart function but doesn't improve exercise ability and may cause complications.
research Urinary symptoms in patients with androgenetic alopecia
Lower nitric oxide and higher fibrinogen found in hirsute women; impaired sexual function in 22.6% of hair loss patients, linked to psoriasis severity.
research Association of common medication with prostate-specific antigen level in 45-year-old German men: Results of the PROBASE trial
Some common medications like metformin, insulin, and ACE inhibitors can lower PSA levels, while statins don't, and low dose finasteride significantly reduces PSA.
research Potassium channel openers: pharmacological and clinical aspects
Potassium channel openers could help treat cardiovascular diseases and asthma but require better targeting to specific tissues for effective use.
research The significance of the apelinergic system in doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity
The apelinergic system might protect the heart from damage caused by doxorubicin.
research No Increased Cardiovascular Hazard with Oral 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A TriNetX Retrospective Cohort Study
Oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for hair loss don't increase heart risk.
research Minoxidil overdose with hypotension effectively managed with norepinephrine, rather than dopamine
Norepinephrine is better than dopamine for treating low blood pressure from minoxidil overdose.
research Ameliorative Potential of Lycopene Against Finasteride-Induced Seminiferous Tubules Damage in Adult Rats: A Histological, Immunohistochemical, and Biochemical Study
Lycopene protects against testicular damage caused by finasteride.
research Finasteride for treatment of refractory hemospermia: prospective placebo-controlled study
research Repurposing of drugs as novel influenza inhibitors from clinical gene expression infection signatures
Existing drugs, including a blood pressure medication, show promise as new treatments for influenza.
research 860 Understanding cellular & molecular responses in the treatment of pediatric lymphatic anomalies
Sirolimus and propranolol may reduce abnormal cell growth and improve lymphatic malformations in children.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.
research The Case Files
The man's skin condition improved with sun protection and topical steroids, but UV exposure still caused flare-ups.
research Androgen antagonists in androgen target tissues
Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
research Clinical Snippets
Early sunburn treatment with certain inhibitors may reduce skin cancer risk.
research Oral administration of berberine represses macrophage activation-associated benign prostatic hyperplasia: a pivotal involvement of the NF-κB
Berberine may reduce prostate enlargement by blocking inflammation.
research Alopecia Universalis with Frequently Relapsing Nephrotic Syndrome of Infantile Onset: A Rare Presentation
A rare case links early-onset alopecia universalis and nephrotic syndrome, suggesting genetic immune issues.
research The antiandrogen enzalutamide downregulates TMPRSS2 and reduces cellular entry of SARS-CoV-2 in human lung cells
The drug enzalutamide may reduce the ability of the virus causing COVID-19 to enter lung cells.
research The Role of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Dermatology
Janus Kinase Inhibitors are promising new treatments for various skin conditions due to their effectiveness and safety.
research Effect of testosterone and its antagonists on knee range of motion through RXFP1 and RXFP2 regulation in rat model (911.12)
Testosterone reduces knee movement, while flutamide and finasteride increase it.
research Effects of testosterone on mean arterial pressure and aquaporin (AQP)-1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 expressions in the kidney of orchidectomized, adult male Sprague-Dawley rats
Testosterone raises blood pressure and changes kidney protein levels.
research Advances in nitric oxide-releasing hydrogels for biomedical applications
research Safety of oral JAK inhibitors in treating alopecia areata: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Oral JAK inhibitors are safe for alopecia areata, but baricitinib may cause more acne and infections.
research Effect of minoxidil on rabbit lens epithelial cell behavior in vitro and in situ
Minoxidil may help prevent capsular opacification after cataract surgery.
research Adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors: What do we know, don’t know, and need to know?
5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
research The clinical applications of five-alpha reductase inhibitors.
Five-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, can treat enlarged prostates, improve urination, reduce need for prostate surgery, and lower the risk of prostate cancer, but may increase the risk of higher grade prostate cancer. They can also treat male pattern baldness.