research Contraindicated use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors in women
The document concludes that women should not use 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors due to the risk of birth defects and limited effectiveness.
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research Steroid 5α-reductase inhibition by polymethoxyflavones
Certain natural compounds can block an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and hair loss, showing potential for new treatments.
research Incident Rosacea and Related Dermatoses in Estrogen-Exposed Females: A Large-Scale Age-Stratified Cohort Study
research The dose‐response of percutaneous oestradiol implants on the skeletons of postmenopausal women
Higher doses of oestradiol implants improve bone density in postmenopausal women.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.
research LY191704: a selective, nonsteroidal inhibitor of human steroid 5 alpha-reductase type 1.
LY191704 is a compound that effectively blocks a specific enzyme involved in hormone conversion and could help treat enlarged prostate and hair loss.
research Improvement of female pattern hair loss with bicalutamide: a time-dependent process
Bicalutamide may reduce hair shedding in women but needs longer trials to confirm its effectiveness.
research The Aromatase Inhibitor Fadrozole and the 5-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Affect Gonadal Differentiation and Gene Expression in the Frog Silurana tropicalis
Fadrozole and Finasteride change frog sex ratios and cause intersex animals with altered gene expressions.
research Androgens and the Menopause
Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.
research Finasteride: a steroid-unsparing drug?
Adequate steroid treatment needed to limit bone loss in PMR patients.
research Evaluating the safety profile of α-1 blockers, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and PDE5I for BPH: a disproportionality analysis of real-world adverse events based on FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS)
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
research FCE 28260, a new 5α-reductase inhibitor: In vitro and in vivo effects
FCE 28260 is a stronger and longer-lasting inhibitor of 5α-reductase than finasteride, which may make it a better treatment for certain medical conditions.
research FASCE, benefit of spironolactone for treating acne of adult female: study protocol for a randomized double-blind trial
Spironolactone may be a better acne treatment for adult women than antibiotics.
research Liarozole—a novel treatment approach for advanced prostate cancer: results of a large randomized trial versus cyproterone acetate
Liarozole may be more effective than cyproterone acetate for treating advanced prostate cancer, with better PSA response and survival rates, while maintaining quality of life.
research Strontium Ranelate Promotes Chondrogenesis Through Inhibition of the Wnt/β-catenin Pathway
Strontium ranelate helps cartilage growth by blocking a specific cell pathway.
research Finasteride/minoxidil
research Finasteride/minoxidil
research Finasteride/minoxidil
research Ozenoxacin suppresses sebum production by inhibiting mTORC1 activation in differentiated hamster sebocytes
Ozenoxacin reduces sebum production, helping manage acne.
research Azithromycin and Roxithromycin define a new family of “senolytic” drugs that target senescent human fibroblasts
Azithromycin and Roxithromycin can remove aging cells and may help with anti-aging.
research Preparatory work to support the risk assessment for peri‐ and postmenopausal women taking food supplements containing isolated isoflavones
Isoflavones may help with menopause symptoms but could be risky for women with hormone-sensitive cancers.
research Bicalutamide: A potential new oral antiandrogenic drug for female pattern hair loss
Bicalutamide may be a promising alternative treatment for female pattern hair loss.
research Bicalutamide: A review
Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
research Finasteride
research First reboxetine trial results reported
Finasteride increased hair count and regrowth in men with hair loss but also caused more sexual side effects than placebo.
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research Inhibition of steroid 5 alpha-reductase with finasteride: sleep-related erections, potency, and libido in healthy men
research Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) have specific impacts on the mouse uterus
GTx-024 and Danazol affect the uterus like DHT, while GTx-007 has little impact.
research Ruxolitinib: A novel molecule in the management of dermatological disorders
Ruxolitinib cream effectively treats skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and vitiligo with minimal side effects.
research Polymeric nanoparticles-embedded organogel for roxithromycin delivery to hair follicles
Scientists created a gel with nanoparticles to deliver medicine to hair follicles effectively.