research A clinicopathologic study of lichen planopilaris among men
Most men with lichen planopilaris had it confirmed by biopsy and often had thyroid issues, sexual dysfunction, or prostate cancer, hinting at a link with hormonal problems.
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780-810 / 1000+ results research Level-1 Data From the REDUCE Study and the PCPT Data
Finasteride and dutasteride reduce prostate cancer risk, but finasteride may increase higher-grade cancer risk.
research Study Answers Some Questions about Androgen Suppression Pre-Radiation, but Not All
Extending androgen suppression before radiotherapy offers no extra survival benefit for intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
research Reply to: a rare case of vulvar skin metastasis of rectal cancer after operation
New skin lesions on the scrotum or vulva in patients with a history of internal cancer could indicate rare skin metastasis.
research Incidence of alopecia from endocrine therapies in cancer
Hair loss is a common, often overlooked side effect of hormone treatments for breast and prostate cancer.
research Minimal systemic exposure of a new topical triazole antifungal, efinaconazole 10% solution, in patients with severe onychomycosis following 28-day treatment
Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.
research Onychomatricoma with classic features: Case report and review of the literature
Hair loss is a common side effect of hormone treatments for cancer.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Finasteride: the downtrodden hero of hair transplantation emerges once again
Finasteride is effective for hair loss but has controversial side effects.
research News in brief
Breast cancer survivors may have a higher risk of falls, tamoxifen could prevent breast cancer and deaths, new guidelines urge caution with prostate cancer therapy, and early balding in men may indicate a higher prostate cancer risk.
research Abstract 5561: 20(S)-Protopanaxadiol-aglycone downregulates full-length and ligand-independent splice variants of androgen receptor
20(S)-Protopanaxadiol-aglycone may help prevent and treat prostate cancer by reducing androgen receptor activity.
research Association between PSA and leptin, adiponectin, HbA1c, or C-peptide among African-American and Caucasian men
Higher C-peptide levels in African-American men and higher HbA1c levels in Caucasian men are linked to lower PSA levels.
research TOC
The document covers various male health issues, their causes, treatments, and related conditions.
research Effect of Low-Dose Finasteride on Serum PSA Concentrations
Low-dose finasteride lowers PSA levels, which can make prostate cancer harder to detect.
research PCPT Results Could Affect Trial on Testosterone Replacement
The trial on testosterone replacement therapy in older men faced concerns due to prostate cancer risk.
research Finasteride
Finasteride helps increase or maintain hair in most men but can cause sexual side effects and should not be used by women, especially during pregnancy.
research Androstenedione
Androstenedione, a hormone supplement, doesn't improve muscle or performance and can cause harmful side effects.
research Modulation der Hitzesensitivität im Prostatakarzinom in vitro: Der Einfluss der Androgenachse
Androgen-modulating drugs do not significantly change the heat sensitivity of prostate cancer cells.
research How to Deal with the Issues of Fertility, Malignancies, and the Postfinasteride Syndrome while Prescribing Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, but it may cause fertility issues, mental health problems, and rarely, breast growth. Regular health checks can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Patient understanding and involvement in treatment is important.
research 187 Protective Effect of DA-9401 on Acute use of Finasteride on Sprague–Dawley Rats
DA-9401 protects against hair loss, improves organ function, and prevents infertility caused by finasteride.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) Update: Point/Counterpoint
Finasteride's link to health issues like male breast cancer, infertility, and prostate cancer needs more research through placebo-controlled trials to confirm.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Six novel susceptibility Loci for early-onset androgenetic alopecia and their unexpected association with common diseases.
Six new risk spots for early hair loss were found, which also link to Parkinson's disease and lower fertility. Two genes, FOXA2 and HDAC4, could be new treatment targets. Hair loss might also be connected to heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate cancer.
research Implantation of Biocompatible Fibers for the Temporary Correction of Scalp Scars and Androgenetic Alopecia
Fiber implants effectively treat permanent hair loss with few complications.
research Adverse Side Effects of 5α‐Reductase Inhibitors Therapy: Persistent Diminished Libido and Erectile Dysfunction and Depression in a Subset of Patients
Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
research Effects of Finasteride (MK-906), a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens in Male Volunteers*
Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
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.
research Mechanism-Based Inhibition of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase by Finasteride: Enzyme-Catalyzed Formation of NADP−Dihydrofinasteride, a Potent Bisubstrate Analog Inhibitor
Finasteride effectively blocks enzyme causing male pattern baldness.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride: Could They Be Permanent?
Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.
research Adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors: What do we know, don’t know, and need to know?
5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
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 Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Finasteride
Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.