research A New Look at the 5?-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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780-810 / 1000+ results research 1640: Polymorphisms in the 5α-Reductase Type 2 Gene and Response to Finasteride Treatment in BPH
Genetic variations may affect how well finasteride works for BPH patients.
research Relative efficacy of minoxidil and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors in the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia: protocol for a network meta-analysis study
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 [Finasteride: a new drug for the treatment of male hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia?].
Finasteride may help reduce male hair loss and excessive hair growth by lowering DHT levels.
research Effect of finasteride on human testicular steroidogenesis.
research Selective induction of apoptosis in the hamster flank sebaceous gland organ by a topical liposome 5-α-reductase inhibitor: A treatment strategy for acne
A topical treatment safely and effectively reduced acne by causing targeted cell death in sebaceous glands without side effects.
research Merck offers money back guarantee on finasteride
Merck will refund the cost of the drug finasteride if it doesn't improve symptoms within six months or if the patient needs surgery within two years.
research Phytochemicals With Anti 5-alpha-reductase Activity: A Prospective For Prostate Cancer Treatment
Plant-based compounds might be effective, low-side-effect treatments for prostate cancer by blocking a specific enzyme.
research Hair growth effects of oral administration of finasteride, a steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, alone and in combination with topical minoxidil in the balding stumptail macaque
Taking finasteride pills and using minoxidil lotion together can help grow hair.
research Persistent Sexual, Emotional, and Cognitive Impairment Post-Finasteride
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual, emotional, and cognitive issues, with varying severity.
research Purple corn extract improves benign prostatic hyperplasia by inhibiting 5 alpha-reductase type 2 and inflammation in testosterone propionate-induced rats
Purple corn extract may help reduce prostate enlargement and inflammation.
research Medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are main treatments for BPH, with new support for phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and beta-3 agonists.
research New ester derivatives of dehydroepiandrosterone as 5α-reductase inhibitors
New compounds may help treat prostate issues without affecting androgen receptors.
research The role of 5-α-reductase inhibition in supressing progression of male androgenetic alopecia − a postulate for further studies on possible application of saw palmetto extracts
Saw palmetto extracts might help treat male hair loss and need more research.
research Facial Resurfacing of the Male Patient
More men are getting non-surgical cosmetic treatments due to increased income and social acceptance, with less invasive options being preferred.
research Propecia may induce spermatogenic failure
Stopping Propecia may improve sperm count and fertility.
research The Risk of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostate Cancer With Long-Term, Low Dose Finasteride Use in Adult Men with Nonscarring Alopecia: A Propensity-Matched Observational Study
Long-term, low-dose finasteride may reduce the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
research Determination of the potency of a novel saw palmetto supercritical CO2 extract (SPSE) for 5α-reductase isoform II inhibition using a cell-free in vitro test system
The saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate issues, showing promise for prostate health.
research An (Ir)reversible Affection of the Sexual Sphere: A Case Report
Finasteride can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction even after stopping the drug.
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.
research Finasteride-associated male infertility
Stopping finasteride can improve sperm count in infertile men.
research Pathogenetic justification of the use of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors help with benign prostatic hyperplasia but don't cure it, and more research is needed.
research Finasteride
Finasteride reduces DHT to treat prostate issues and hair loss.
research Clinical dose ranging studies with finasteride, a type 2 5α-reductase inhibitor, in men with male pattern hair loss☆, ☆☆, ★, ★★
research Adverse Effects and Safety of 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors (Finasteride, Dutasteride): A Systematic Review.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors are generally safe but can cause sexual side effects and require patient education on risks.
research Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
Saw Palmetto is a safe and effective natural remedy for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
research A pilot study on the sexual side effects of finasteride as related to hand preference for men undergoing treatment of male pattern baldness
Left-handed men experience more sexual side effects from finasteride treatment.
research Correction of doll hair look achieved with combination of follicular unit extraction method of hair restoration and follicular punch graft reduction
A man unhappy with his old hair restoration got a new, natural-looking hairline using a combination of follicular unit extraction and punch graft reduction.
research Effects of Finasteride and DEHP on anogenital distance and nipple retention after perinatal exposure in rats
Finasteride and DEHP exposure during development can change reproductive markers in rats.