research Role of 5α-reductase inhibitors in androgen-stimulated skin disorders.
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride can help treat skin disorders stimulated by androgens, such as hair loss and acne.
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research The influence of low dose finasteride, a type II 5α-reductase inhibitor, on circulating neuroactive steroids
Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.
research Effectiveness of short term canrenone treatment in idiopathic hirsutism.
Canrenone effectively reduced hair growth and testosterone levels in women with excessive hairiness.
research 5α Reductase Deficiency—a Rare Cause of Ambiguous Genitalia and Gender Dysphoria
5α-reductase deficiency can cause ambiguous genitalia and gender dysphoria, treatable with testosterone.
research Association Between 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Prostate Cancer Mortality
5α-reductase inhibitors may help with prostate cancer but could increase the risk of severe tumors, so careful use is advised.
research The Reduction of Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Is Associated With a Decreased Risk of Death
Improving symptoms of male urinary problems may lower the risk of death.
research POS0080 TOFACITINIB TREATMENT IN CHILDREN WITH RHEUMATIC DISEASES: SINGLE-CENTER EXPERIENCE
Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for children with rheumatic diseases.
research Treatment of idiopathic facial hirsutism with medroxyprogesterone acetate iontophoresis
Medroxyprogesterone acetate iontophoresis safely and effectively reduces facial hair growth in women.
research [Long-term treatment of virilized women with cyproterone acetate (author's transl)].
Cyproterone acetate effectively treats virilized women, especially under 35, despite some side effects.
research Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of a Triple Wavelength Laser for Hair Reduction in Indian Women: A Prospective Clinical Study
The triple wavelength laser is effective, safe, and well-tolerated for hair reduction in Indian women.
research Impacts of Personalized Multimodal Treatment in the Clinical Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Report
Personalized multimodal treatment significantly improved hair growth and scalp coverage in androgenetic alopecia without side effects.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata using Transdermal Delivery of 5-Fluorouracil by Fractional CO2 Laser versus Intralesional Injection of 5-Fluorouracil
Transdermal delivery using a fractional CO2 laser is more effective for treating alopecia areata than injections.
research Inhibition of 5-Alpha Reductase Attenuates Cardiac Oxidative Damage in Obese and Aging Male Rats via the Enhancement of Antioxidants and the p53 Protein Suppression
Finasteride improves heart function in obese and aging male rats by reducing oxidative stress and p53 protein levels.
research Therapeutic effect of Nepenthes kampotiana Lecomte ethanol extract (Nk-EE) on androgenic alopecia through the inhibition of apoptosis and 5α-reductase activity
Nk-EE may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and preventing hair follicle damage.
research MP31-04 HOW DO 5-ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITORS CHANGE PSA DENSITY IN PATIENTS ON ACTIVE SURVEILLANCE?
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors lower PSA density but higher PSA density indicates disease progression.
research P133 Anifrolumab treatment improves quality of life and decreases corticosteroid use in patients with SLE
Anifrolumab improves quality of life and reduces steroid use in SLE patients.
research New Topical Treatment for Psoriasis
A new psoriasis lotion called "Psorisbye" improved symptoms in a patient within one week.
research Micro needling in treatment of stretch marks
Micro needling is a skin treatment that helps with various skin conditions including stretch marks, by boosting collagen production, but it may cause redness and irritation.
research Novel type 1 5a-reductase Inhibitors with Antiproliferative Potential on LNCaP cells
New compounds may help treat prostate cancer by reducing cell growth.
research Use of 5α-reductase inhibitors and survival of oesophageal and gastric cancer in a nationwide Swedish cohort study
5α-reductase inhibitors do not improve survival in oesophageal and gastric cancer patients.
research 570 Targeting JAK/STAT and Wnt/b-catenin pathways and 5a-reductase activity to develop an effective anti-hair loss product
The lotion with specific plant extracts effectively increased hair growth and improved hair cycle in subjects after 3 months.
research Structural basis for the catalysis and inhibition of human steroid 5α‐reductase 2
The research gives new understanding on how human steroid 5α-reductases work and how drugs like finasteride inhibit them, which could help in creating new drugs.
research Effect of 5α-reductase inhibitors on sexual function: New contributions
5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.
research 1746 INCREASED SERUM C-REACTIVE PROTEIN LEVELS IMPLIES CHRONIC INFLAMMATION IS INVOLVED IN MEN WITH BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND PREDOMINANT STORAGE LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS
Higher CRP levels suggest chronic inflammation is linked to bladder-related urinary symptoms in men with enlarged prostates.
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.
research Screening of steroid 5-reductase inhibitory activity and total phenolic content of Thai plants
Ocimum basilicum L. and red Oryza sativa L. may help with hair loss and prostate issues.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Effect of 1 mg/day finasteride on concentrations of serum prostate-specific antigen in men with androgenic alopecia: a randomised controlled trial.
Taking 1mg of finasteride daily for hair loss can lower PSA levels by 40-50%, so to keep PSA effective as a cancer screening tool, the PSA value should be doubled during treatment.
research The Development of BL 7660 as an Anti‐Acne Agent
BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.
research Affect of a six months treatment regiment of metformin (MET) on 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17P) responses to GnRH agonist (GnRH Ag) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Metformin can start ovulation and may lower 17P response in PCOS, but six months is too short to improve hair growth or change body fat distribution.
research Control of testosterone 5alpha-reductase activity in the human hyperplastic prostate
Inhibiting testosterone 5alpha-reductase may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.