research Association of Suicidality and Depression With 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Men over 66 taking medication for prostate enlargement have a higher risk of depression and self-harm, especially in the first 18 months of treatment.
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research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft among Women with Hirsutism
Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.
research The impact of minoxidil on male reproductive biology: a multi-approach study including systematic review, in vivo, and ex vivo experiments
Minoxidil may harm male reproductive health by causing testicular damage and hormonal disruption.
research Étude PCPT : les biais attendus et leur gestion
Systematic end-of-trial biopsies are the most reliable way to assess outcomes.
research ORAL AND TOPICAL FINASTERIDE IN THE TREATMENT OF MALE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA – NARRATIVE REVIEW
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, with oral and topical forms improving hair growth, but oral use may have side effects.
research Finasteride for treatment of refractory hemospermia: prospective placebo-controlled study
research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft among Women with Hirsutism
Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.
research Plasma androsterone/epiandrosterone sulfates as markers of 5α-reductase activity: Effect of finasteride in normal men
Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.
research Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
research PD49-03 IS TADALAFIL ASSOCIATED WITH DECREASED RISK OF MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIAC EVENTS OR VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM IN MEN WITH LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS?
Tadalafil may reduce the risk of major heart events and blood clots in men with urinary symptoms.
research Analysis of Data From Breast Diseases Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Medicines for enlarged prostate may raise the risk of breast growth and tenderness but not breast cancer.
research Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Action of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors May Be Mediated by Dehydroepiandrosterone. Letter.
Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.
research Discovery of Natural Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Effect of platelets‐rich plasma on scalp hair diameter
Platelet-rich plasma injections made hair thicker for both men and women, with a greater effect in women.
research The influence of low dose finasteride, a type II 5α-reductase inhibitor, on circulating neuroactive steroids
Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.
research FINASTERIDE INHIBITS 5?-REDUCTASE ACTIVITY IN HUMAN DERMAL FIBROBLASTS: PREDICTION OF ITS THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION IN ANDROGEN-RELATED SKIN DISEASES
Finasteride helps treat skin issues like acne and baldness by blocking testosterone conversion.
research Effect of dutasteride on the detection of prostate cancer in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Dutasteride may lower the chance of finding prostate cancer in men with enlarged prostates.
research Finasteride and male infertility: a case for prospective collaborative research databases?
Finasteride discontinuation increases sperm count in men.
research Guideline for the primary care management of male lower urinary tract symptoms
Dual therapy with specific medications can help manage male urinary symptoms and reduce side effects.
research The Long-Term Effect of Doxazosin, Finasteride, and Combination Therapy on the Clinical Progression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Combination therapy of doxazosin and finasteride safely and effectively reduces benign prostatic hyperplasia progression risk.
research [Two drugs have a better outcome. Finasteride plus alpha blocker improves urine flow].
research Viable terminal scalp hair follicles constitute a necessary and sufficient biological end‐organ that conditions clinical efficacy of finasteride in males with male pattern hair loss without implying reversal of miniaturized follicles
Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.
research Anabolic effects of testosterone are preserved during inhibition of 5α-reductase
Testosterone can build muscle and bone without enlarging the prostate when a specific enzyme is blocked.
research Persistent sexual dysfunction and depression in finasteride users for male pattern hair loss: a serious concern or red herring?
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause sexual dysfunction and depression, but these effects are usually temporary and the drug is generally safe. More research is needed.
research Hair follicle changes following intense pulsed light axillary hair reduction: histometrical, histological and immunohistochemical evaluation
Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
research S90 Urethral PSA production after radical prostatectomy
After prostate removal surgery, higher initial prostate size was linked to higher urethral PSA levels and more severe male pattern baldness.
research Safety and Efficacy of the Coadministration of Sildenafil and Finasteride
Taking sildenafil and finasteride together is safe and improves urinary and sexual symptoms in BPH patients.
research A randomized double blind study of the effect of finasteride on hair growth in male patients of androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride helps hair growth in men but can cause side effects like decreased libido.
research Attenuation of 5α-reductase-mediated progesterone metabolism promotes differentiation of human endometrial stromal cells for the establishment of pregnancy
Reducing 5α-reductase activity helps endometrial cells differentiate, aiding pregnancy.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Association between 5-alpha reductase inhibition and risk of hip fracture.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors do not increase hip fracture risk.