research Steroid 5α-Reductase as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders
S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
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research Effects of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride on Serum Levels of Gonadal, Adrenal, and Hypophyseal Hormones and its Clinical Significance: A Prospective Clinical Study
Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.
research Significance of the polyglutamine tract polymorphism in the androgen receptor
The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.
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 Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
research Use of Finasteride in the Treatment of Men With Androgenetic Alopecia (Male Pattern Hair Loss)
Finasteride effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
research Assessment of the usefulness of dihydrotestosterone in the diagnostics of patients with androgenetic alopecia
DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
research Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Grewia optiva Leaf Aqueous Extract and Isolated Compounds as Reducing Agent and Their Biological Activities
Silver nanoparticles made from Grewia optiva leaf extract show strong antibacterial, antioxidant, and hair growth benefits.
research Molecular Interactions of New Pregnenedione Derivatives
The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.
research Apocrine sweat gland obstruction by antiperspirants allowing transdermal absorption of cutaneous generated hormones and pheromones as a link to the observed incidence rates of breast and prostate cancer in the 20th century
The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
research Risk Factors for Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Role of Metabolic Syndrome and Androgenetic Alopecia in a Latin American Population
Metabolic syndrome linked to urinary symptoms; hair loss not significant.
research Secondary infertility due to use of low-dose finasteride
Low-dose finasteride may cause fertility issues, but stopping it can improve sperm quality and lead to pregnancy.
research Finasteride for prostatic disease: an updated and comprehensive review
Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.
research Finasteride for treatment of refractory hemospermia: prospective placebo-controlled study
research Androgenetic alopecia at various ages and prostate cancer risk in an equal-access multiethnic case–control series of veterans
Early balding, especially frontal, increases prostate cancer risk; more research needed.
research The direct inhibitory effect of dutasteride or finasteride on androgen receptor activity is cell line specific
Dutasteride and finasteride affect different cell types differently.
research Finasteride and Male Breast Cancer: Does the MHRA Report Show a Link?
No definitive link between finasteride and male breast cancer, but further research is needed.
research Effect of 1-mg Dose of Finasteride on Spermatogenesis and Pregnancy
Finasteride 1-mg doesn't harm sperm or pregnancy chances.
research Types and Treatment of Hair Loss in Men and Women
The article concludes that different types of hair loss require specific treatments and psychological support is important.
research Long-term efficacy and safety of the dual 5-alpha reductase blocker dutasteride on male androgenetic alopecia patients
Dutasteride effectively and safely treats male hair loss for over a year.
research A retrospective study of clinical outcomes of α-blocker or finasteride monotherapy followed by combination therapy: determination of the period of combination therapy of α-blocker and finasteride
Combination therapy for 9+ months maintains symptom improvements after stopping alpha-blockers or finasteride.
research Hair, Hormones, and High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Men with a certain baldness pattern at age 40-50 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Isotopic Abundance Ratio Analysis of the Consciousness Energy Healing Treated Flutamide using LC-MS and GC-MS Spectrometry
Energy healing treatment improved flutamide's solubility and stability, potentially enhancing its effectiveness for prostate cancer.
research Finasteride Counseling for Male Androgenetic Alopecia Should Reflect Updated Findings on Prostate Cancer Risk
Finasteride is safe for hair loss treatment and doesn't increase high-grade prostate cancer risk.
research Treatment of refractory hematospermia with Finasteride: A prospective placebo-controlled study
Finasteride effectively treats hematospermia in 3 months without side effects.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Relación entre los síntomas del tracto urinario bajo y las características anatómicas de la próstata en pacientes con obesidad y obesidad grave
Obesity is linked to more severe lower urinary tract symptoms.
research 530 A clinical comparison of photobiomodulation devices for the treatment of alopecia in all skin types
More research with diverse participants is needed to determine the effectiveness of photobiomodulation devices for hair loss treatment.
research Abstracts from the ASA 40thAnnual Meeting
HNG may help prevent the negative effects of chemotherapy on sperm production and white blood cell counts.
research Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto can help with prostate issues and may promote hair growth.