research Getting to grips with hair loss
Finasteride improves hair growth and satisfaction in men with male pattern baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
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810-840 / 1000+ results research Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) Evaluation of Canine Prostatic Hyperplasia before and after Osaterone Acetate Therapy: Preliminary Results
Osaterone acetate reduces prostate size and enzyme levels in dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Docking and Molecular Dynamics Identify Leads against 5 Alpha Reductase 2 for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Treatment
New compounds show promise for treating benign prostate hyperplasia with fewer side effects.
research DUTASTERIDE AS AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT IN ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA – A LITERATURE REVIEW
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, but more research is needed on safety and dosing.
research High-throughput and direct measurement of androgen levels using turbulent flow chromatography liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (TFC-LC-TQMS) to discover chemicals that modulate dihydrotestosterone production in human prostate cancer cells
Researchers found four natural compounds that can change DHT levels in prostate cancer cells.
research BIO-ANALYTICAL METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF FINASTERIDE, TADALAFIL, AND ITS APPLICATION TO PHARMACOKINETIC STUDIES IN RAT PLASMA BY USING LC-MS/MS
A reliable method was developed to measure Finasteride and Tadalafil in rat blood.
research High‐frequency ultrasonography of the scalp: A comparison between androgenetic alopecia and healthy volunteers
High-frequency ultrasound can effectively visualize and assess hair loss.
research Before-after study with 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring after the first dose of 5 mg oral minoxidil
A 5-mg dose of oral minoxidil slightly lowers blood pressure temporarily, especially in those with higher initial blood pressure.
research Dihydrotestosterone Stimulates 5a-Reductase Activity in Pubic Skin Fibroblasts*
Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
research Analysis of Methyltestosterone and Testosterone Propionate in Dried Blood Spots After Transdermal Application
The method effectively detects MeT and TP in dried blood spots after cream application.
research Editorial comment
Combination therapy for BPH is more effective in certain men but may not be cost-effective due to minimal impact and potential side effects.
research Comparative efficacy of oral dutasteride and low-, medium-, and high-dose oral minoxidil: a six-month prospective trichoscopic and clinical study
Oral minoxidil improved hair loss more than oral dutasteride.
research Platelet‐rich plasma with low dose oral minoxidil (1.25mg versus 2.5mg) along with trichoscopic pre‐ and post‐treatment evaluation
Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with low dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in men with hair loss, with slightly higher satisfaction at the higher minoxidil dose.
research An isolated, implausibly large effect in a case-control study of digit ratio (2D:4D) and male androgenetic alopecia: Comment on Unal (J Cosmet Dermatol 2018;17(3):545-548)
Digit ratio likely doesn't predict male hair loss.
research 40gm 미만의 전립선비대증에서 α-차단제와 Finasteride 병합요법의 유용성
Combining α-blockers and Finasteride is useful for treating small prostate enlargement.
research Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.
research Prostaglandin D 2 Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
research Comparative effects of finasteride and minoxidil on the male reproductive organs: A systematic review of in vitro and in vivo evidence
Finasteride is more harmful to male reproductive health than minoxidil.
research ENHANCEMENT OF FOLLICULAR DELIVERY OF FINASTERIDE IN NIOSOMALAND PRONIOSOMAL GEL FORM FOR TREATING ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, works better and is more stable when delivered through specially prepared gels, leading to increased hair growth.
research Long-term use of dutasteride to treat androgenic alopecia in young men may lead to persistent abnormalities in semen parameters
Long-term use of dutasteride for hair loss may harm semen quality.
research The application of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of androgenic alopecia
PRP injections effectively improve hair growth in androgenic alopecia.
research Evaluating the safety profile of α-1 blockers, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and PDE5I for BPH: a disproportionality analysis of real-world adverse events based on FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS)
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
research Sensitive bromatometric assay methods for finasteride in pharmaceuticals
Three methods accurately measure finasteride in tablets using dyes and bromate-bromide.
research Comparison of Finasteride and Dutasteride on Risk of Prostate Cancer in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Pooled Analysis of 15 Real-world Databases
Dutasteride and finasteride have similar effects on prostate cancer risk in BPH patients.
research Clinical results with finasteride.
research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men
Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
research Determination of finasteride in the tablet form by liquid chromatography and its analytical method validation
Validated method reliably measures finasteride in tablets using liquid chromatography.
research Figure 10, Photographic evaluation of treatment response to finasteride a – pre treatment b – post treatment
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 Abstracts from the current global literature: Finasteride and sexual dysfunction
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.