research A prospective randomized trial comparing finasteride to spironolactone in the treatment of hirsute women.
Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.
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630-660 / 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 A randomized placebo-controlled multicentre study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of finasteride for male chronic pelvic pain syndrome (category IIIA chronic nonbacterial prostatitis).
Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.
research Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide boosts the anti-tumor immunity by reversing M1/M2 polarization through TLR4/NF-κB activation
Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide helps the immune system fight tumors by activating certain pathways.
research Anti-androgen Treatments
For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.
research A computer‐aided drug repurposing: the antibacterial agents targeting GroEL
Daprodustat, combined with PAβN, could be a new antibacterial treatment.
research PC-SPES Studies Promising, But Manufacturer Shuts Down
Promising cancer treatments were found, but the manufacturer closed.
research Finasteride delays the onset of maternal behavior in primigravid rats
Finasteride slows down motherly behavior in first-time pregnant rats.
research Exploring the Inhibitory Potential of Phytosterols β-Sitosterol, Stigmasterol, and Campesterol on 5-Alpha Reductase Activity in the Human Prostate: An In Vitro and In Silico Approach
Phytosterols may help manage prostate issues but are less effective than synthetic drugs.
research STUDY THE EFFECT OF FINASTERIDE MICROEMULSION GEL ON THE TREATMENT OF MEN WITH MILD TO MODERATE ACNE
research A Review of hormone-based therapies to treat adult acne vulgaris in women
Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.
research Unraveling the Role of Repurposed Drugs in the Treatment of Acne: Success so Far and the Road Ahead
Repurposed drugs offer a promising, safe, and effective acne treatment.
research Combined analysis of two multicenter studies of finasteride 5 mg in the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia
Finasteride 5 mg effectively reduces urinary symptoms and PSA levels in men with enlarged prostates, with few sexual side effects.
research Low concentration zinc sulphate solution in the management of recurrent herpes simplex infection
Zinc sulphate solution was not effective in reducing the number, duration, or severity of recurrent herpes simplex infections.
research Venous thromboembolism and women's health
Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.
research New Therapeutic Approach to the Hirsute Patient
Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
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 QOL stable during prophylactic finasteride
Finasteride doesn't harm quality of life.
research Gleason grading controversies: what the chemoprevention trials have taught us
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk by 30% without affecting Gleason scores.
research The new idea for controlled release PRP therapy in women hair-loss
The new controlled release PRP therapy shows promise for hair growth in women.
research Cosm-nutraceutical nanovesicles for acne treatment: Physicochemical characterization and exploratory clinical experimentation
Vitamin C-based nanovesicles effectively treat acne.
research Valproic Acid is an Effective Anti-Emetic Treatment in Alexander Disease (P10-9.010)
Valproic acid is a more effective treatment for vomiting in Alexander disease than other medications, with few side effects.
research Imiquimod for Cervical and Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Imiquimod may be a better non-surgical treatment for cervical pre-cancer, but its effectiveness for vaginal pre-cancer is unclear, and it has some side effects.
research PREVALENCIA DE APEGO AL TRATAMIENTO CON FINASTERIDA EN PACIENTES CON HIPERPLASIA BENIGNA DE PRÓSTATA DE UN SERVICIO DE UROLOGÍA DEL I.S.S.S.T.E.
Adherence to finasteride treatment for prostate issues is generally low.
research Family planning 2011: better use of existing methods, new strategies and more informed choices for female contraception
The conclusion is that there is a high demand for new contraceptives that provide both pregnancy prevention and protection against STIs, along with additional health benefits.
research 019 Herpes simplex virus infection in pemphigus patients: a prospective study
Herpes simplex virus infections should be considered in pemphigus patients to avoid unnecessary changes in treatment.
research Role of 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors in the management of prostate cancer
5 alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may lower prostate cancer risk and improve cancer screening.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Reduce Remission Time of COVID-19: Results From a Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Interventional Trial in 130 SARS-CoV-2 Positive Men
5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitors shorten COVID-19 recovery time in men.
research Therapies
The document concludes that low-dose acne treatment is most suitable for moderate acne, with high patient satisfaction and low relapse rates.
research Diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis after TURP
Intraprostatic injection and high-frequency thermotherapy are more effective for treating prostatitis after TURP than antibiotics, tamsulosin, and finasteride.