research THERAPEUTIC HOTLINE: Treatment of androgenic alopecia with finasteride may result in a high grade prostate cancer in patients: fact or fiction?
Finasteride for hair loss is safe and does not increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
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research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Prostate Cancer: From Clinical Trials to Clinical Practice
5-Alpha reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but are not widely used due to concerns about trial relevance and potential risks, and more research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
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 What are the possible reasons for urethral PSA varieties after radical prostatectomy?
Higher urethral PSA levels after prostate removal may be linked to more scalp hair loss and more PSA in urethral glands.
research Hormonal treatment for male-pattern hair loss: implications for cancer of the prostate?
Finasteride treats hair loss but may affect prostate cancer detection.
research Daily subcutaneous testosterone for management of testosterone deficiency
Daily subcutaneous testosterone effectively restores testosterone levels in men.
research Effect of finasteride on prostate-specific antigen
Finasteride significantly reduces PSA levels in men, and doctors should adjust PSA readings for those taking the drug.
research Trichoscopy in alopecias
Trichoscopy helps tell different hair loss types apart using specific scalp and hair patterns.
research Implicações da toma crónica da Finasteride para a Alopécia Androgenética no Carcinoma da Próstata
Finasteride can reduce prostate cancer risk but may delay diagnosis and cause sexual side effects.
research 1449 PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME SHOWED LOW GRADE GLEASON SCORE WHEN DIAGNOSED ON BIOPSY
Patients with metabolic syndrome had lower Gleason scores when diagnosed with prostate cancer.
research Management of Advanced Prostate Cancer Undergoing Major Shift
New treatments are making advanced prostate cancer management more complex but also more hopeful.
research Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components among men with and without clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia: a large, cross-sectional, UK epidemiological study
Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome than those without it.
research Advances in male hormone substitution therapy
New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.
research Prostate-Specific Antigen as a Marker of Hyperandrogenism in Women and Its Implications for Antidoping
PSA levels could help detect illegal steroid use in female athletes but face challenges like cost and PCOS prevalence.
research Associations between sun sensitive pigmentary genes and serum prostate specific antigen levels
Men with less sun-sensitive skin have lower PSA levels, while men with more sun-sensitive skin have higher PSA levels.
research Lower prostate cancer risk in Swedish men with the androgen receptor E213 A-allele
Swedish men with the E213 A-allele of the androgen receptor have a lower risk of prostate cancer.
research 5α‐Reductase Isozymes and Androgen Actions in the Prostate
5α‐reductase isozymes are crucial for prostate development and health, and targeting them can help prevent and treat prostate issues.
research New Biomarkers to Evaluate Hyperandrogenemic Women and Hypogonadal Men
The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.
research Alopecia Areata Developing in Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Type-2, an Autoimmune Disease
A woman with type 2 diabetes developed alopecia areata, suggesting a link between the two autoimmune conditions.
research S1 guideline for diagnostic evaluation in androgenetic alopecia in men, women and adolescents
Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.
research Urinary Retention in Patients with BPH Treated with Finasteride or Placebo over 4 Years
Finasteride lowers risk of urinary issues and surgery by over 50% in 4 years.
research Effect of 1 mg/day finasteride on concentrations of serum prostate-specific antigen in men with androgenic alopecia: a randomised controlled trial
Taking 1 mg/day finasteride for hair loss significantly lowers PSA levels in men, which may affect prostate cancer screening.
research Androgenetic alopecia: An update
Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
research Hair Loss in Women
Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
research Genome-wide association study identifies a new locus JMJD1C at 10q21 that may influence serum androgen levels in men
A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.
research Pattern Hair Loss in Men
Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
research Role of testosterone in SARS-CoV-2 infection: A key pathogenic factor and a biomarker for severe pneumonia
Low testosterone may indicate severe COVID-19 in men.
research Efficacy and Side Effects of Drugs Commonly Used for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.
research Baldness, benign prostate hyperplasia, prostate cancer and androgen levels
The study found no link between baldness patterns and androgen levels in men with benign prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.
research New Progesterone Esters as 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitors.
Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.