research Hormonal treatment for male-pattern hair loss: implications for cancer of the prostate?
Finasteride treats hair loss but may affect prostate cancer detection.
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research Prescribing to save patients money: Ethical considerations
Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
research Where it all went right
Some drugs have gained approval for new uses, while others like tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin show promise but aren't yet approved for these uses.
research Modern and Promising Strategies for Treatment of Alopecia in the United States: Clinical and Pharmacological, Marketing, Regulatory, SWOT Analysis
Effective alopecia treatments exist, but high costs and limited access remain challenges.
research Hair deformities
Hair restoration surgery techniques can effectively treat scalp deformities and have evolved to provide natural-looking results.
research ABSTRACTS
Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Adolescents
Topical minoxidil helps treat hair loss in teens, but more research needed for safe options.
research Case Report: Paired vertex-occipital assessment reveals donor-area involvement in diffuse unpatterned alopecia
Diffuse unpatterned alopecia can affect donor areas, but treatment with finasteride and minoxidil can improve hair density.
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 An observational retrospective evaluation of 79 young men with long-term adverse effects after use of finasteride against androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
research Medical treatments for male and female pattern hair loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research Evidence-based (S3) guideline for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in women and in men
Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.
research Evidence-based (S3) guideline for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in women and in men – short version
Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
research HAIR REGROWTH
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia
Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
research Neurosteroids, neuroactive steroids, and symptoms of affective disorders
Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.
research Hair growth and rejuvenation: An overview
The document concludes that minoxidil and finasteride are proven for hair growth, herbal remedies show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
research Effects of finasteride in patients with inflammatory chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot study
Finasteride didn't significantly improve ICPPS symptoms, more research needed.
research Common causes of hair loss – clinical manifestations, trichoscopy and therapy
The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
research Finasteride, 1 mg daily administration on male androgenetic alopecia in different age groups: 10-year follow-up
Finasteride effectively increases hair growth in men with AGA, works better for those over 30, and may cause some side effects.
research Lipid nanoparticles for topical and transdermal application for alopecia treatment: development, physicochemical characterization, and in vitro release and penetration studies
New lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering hair loss treatments but need improvement for better skin penetration.
research Medicalisation, pharmaceutical promotion and the Internet: a critical multimodal discourse analysis of hair loss websites
Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
research Sperm aneuploidy in infertile male patients: a systematic review of the literature
Infertile men are more likely to produce sperm with abnormal chromosome numbers, which can affect pregnancy success and embryo health.
research Intermittent Low-Dose Finasteride Administration Is Effective for Treatment of Hirsutism in Adolescent Girls: A Pilot Study
Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.
research A Multi-Technique Approach to the Study of Structural Stability and Desolvation of Two Unusual Channel Hydrate Solvates of Finasteride
Desolvation of finasteride depends on environment and technique.
research Androgenic disorders of women: Diagnostic and therapeutic decision making
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.
research Investigation of intermolecular interactions in finasteride drug crystals in view of X-ray and Hirshfeld surface analysis
Finasteride crystals are held together by hydrogen bonds and weak interactions, forming synthon pseudopolymorphs.
research HPTLC Method Validation for simultaneous determination of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride and Finasteride in Bulk and Pharmaceutical Dosage Form
Created accurate method to measure tamsulosin hydrochloride and finasteride in tablets.
research Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It
Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.