research FRI-02 FROM GIRLS TO BOYS TO OLDER MEN, THE INTERESTING TALE OF THE GUEVEDOCES AND 5-ALPHA REDUCTASE INHIBITORS
The discovery of 5α-reductase deficiency in guevedoces led to the development of important urologic medications.
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research Response Surface Methodology (RSM) approach to formulate and optimize the bilayer combination tablet of Tamsulosin and Finasteride
The study successfully formulated and optimized a bilayer tablet combining Tamsulosin and Finasteride using response surface methodology.
research A Randomized Trial of Oral DHEA Treatment for Sexual Function, Well-Being, and Menopausal Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women with Low Libido
DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
research A Comparison of Varying alpha-Blockers and Other Pharmacotherapy Options for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.
Alpha-blockers are the most effective and widely used treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms, with minimal side effects.
research Pharmacokinetics and Bioconversion of Dehydroepiandrosterone after Application of Dexamethasone in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher 5alpha-reductase activity, affecting steroid levels.
research Novel type 1 5a-reductase Inhibitors with Antiproliferative Potential on LNCaP cells
New compounds may help treat prostate cancer by reducing cell growth.
research Induction of ornithine decarboxylase in specific subpopulations of murine epidermal cells following multiple exposures to 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate, mezerein and ethyl phenylpropriolate
TPA strongly increases ODC activity in certain skin cells, potentially aiding tumor growth.
research Trichotillomania as a Manifestation of Dementia
Trichotillomania in dementia may be better treated with dopamine blockers like quetiapine than with SSRIs.
research FACILE WATER MEDIATED SYNTHESIS OF FINASTERIDE FORM-I, AN AZAANDROSTANE STEROID
A simple and eco-friendly method was developed to make finasteride Form-I using water.
research Dutasteride: A Review of its Use in the Management of Prostate Disorders
Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
New drug uses show promise but need more research.
research Finasteride.
research 203 Rebalance of the scalp microbiota by a multifunctional ingredient
Dutasteride improved hair density and thickness in men not helped by finasteride, with minimal side effects.
research Treatment of chronic extensive alopecia areata by diphenylcyclopropenone alone versus in combination with anthralin
DPCP alone is more effective and safer for treating chronic extensive alopecia areata than combining it with anthralin.
research Neuroactive Steroid Levels are Modified in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma of Post‐Finasteride Patients Showing Persistent Sexual Side Effects and Anxious/Depressive Symptomatology
Finasteride use changes brain chemicals, causing lasting sexual issues and anxiety/depression.
research Preparation, Characterization and Molecular Docking Study of some New Pyrazole Derivatives Derived from 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole.
New pyrazole derivatives may help treat hair loss, but more testing is needed.
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 [Clinical findings with a low-dosed antiandrogene (cyproteronacetate) and aethinyloestradiol women with virilising symptoms (author's transl)].
The treatment improved acne, seborrhoea, and hirsutism, with some side effects like spotting and nervousness.
research Efficacy and Tolerability of 6-Month Treatment with Tamsulosin Plus the Hexanic Extract of Serenoa repens versus Tamsulosin Plus 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Moderate-to-Severe LUTS-BPH Patients: Results of a Paired Matched Clinical Study
Tamsulosin with Serenoa repens is as effective as with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors but causes fewer side effects.
research Wider clinical applications of fumaric acid esters: A useful option in psoriasis patients with multiple sclerosis
Finasteride for hair loss in young men may significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction.
research (369) Physician Insights into the Safety of Flibanserin for the Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Men
Flibanserin shows promise for treating male sexual dysfunction but has side effects like insomnia and fatigue.
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 Hormonal manipulation of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Development and optimization of finasteride-loaded microemulsions for transdermal delivery
Finasteride-loaded microemulsions, made with cinnamon oil, Tween20, propylene glycol, and water, can help maintain stemness of dermal cells, potentially aiding in hair regeneration.
research Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (SEDDS): Measuring Energy Dynamics to Determine Thermodynamic and Kinetic Stability
Solidified SEDDS improve drug stability and bioavailability better than liquid SEDDS.
research When two plus two must not equal four
Regulatory challenges make developing combination therapies in urology difficult and costly.
research 5 alpha-reductase inhibition by a new synthetic steroid (PM-9) in cultures of Penicillium crustosum.
PM-9, like finasteride, may help treat certain diseases by blocking a key enzyme.
research Identification of xenobiotics interfering with 5 α -reductase (SRD5A2) activity
MK-0773 is a moderate inhibitor of the SRD5A2 enzyme.
research Finasteride for hirsutism: a dose finding study.
research Encapsulación en ciclodextrinas de compuestos con actividad frente a la alopecia androgénica masculina.
Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.