research 5α-Reductases In Human Physiology: an Unfolding Story
We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
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research Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Androgen Receptor and Nerve Structure Density in Human Prepuce from Patients with Persistent Sexual Side Effects after Finasteride Use for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.
research Ejaculations and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: An Impossible Compromise? A Comprehensive Review
Men with BPH should discuss potential sexual side effects with doctors before treatment, as some treatments can affect ejaculation.
research Telogen Effluvium
Telogen Effluvium is a condition causing excessive hair loss due to stress, illness, drugs, or hormonal changes, and can be treated with specific products or naturally resolves after 3-4 years.
research Treatment options for androgenetic alopecia: Efficacy, side effects, compliance, financial considerations, and ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
research Screening of hair growth promoting activity of Punica granatum L. (pomegranate) leaves extracts and its potential to exhibit antidandruff and anti-lice effect
Pomegranate leaf extract may help with hair growth, dandruff, and lice.
research Evidence for the efficacy and safety of tadalafil and finasteride in combination for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Taking tadalafil and finasteride together is safe and effective for treating urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with enlarged prostates.
research Invalidation of a commercially available human 5α-dihydrotestosterone immunoassay
The DHT immunoassay is unreliable due to high cross-reactivity with testosterone.
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 Female pattern hair loss—An update
Female pattern hair loss has multiple causes and treatments, with new therapies showing promise.
research Evaluating the Metabolomic Profile and Anti-Pathogenic Properties of Cannabis Species
Cannabis has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but more research is needed on its effects on plant and aquatic animal pathogens.
research In Vitro and In Vivo Regulation of SRD5A mRNA Expression of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extract from Asparagus racemosus Willd. Root as Anti-Sebum and Pore-Minimizing Active Ingredients
Asparagus racemosus root extract reduced sebum and pore size in men but not in women.
research Diagnostic criteria for enduring sexual dysfunction after treatment with antidepressants, finasteride and isotretinoin
The document sets criteria for diagnosing long-term sexual dysfunctions caused by certain medications.
research Phytochemicals With Anti 5-alpha-reductase Activity: A Prospective For Prostate Cancer Treatment
Plant-based compounds might be a promising alternative for prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
research β-sitosterol in Yijing Hugui decoction prevents cyclophosphamide-induced premature ovarian insufficiency via the AKT1/Nrf2 pathway
research Pumpkin Seed Oil-Loaded Niosomes for Topical Application: 5α-Reductase Inhibitory, Anti-Inflammatory, and In Vivo Anti-Hair Loss Effects
Pumpkin Seed Oil in niosomes may help treat hair loss and improve hair growth.
research Therapeutic Potential of Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract for Hair Health Enhancement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract improves hair elasticity, density, and thickness safely.
research Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: What Is Available and What Is Coming?
Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.
research The Role of Individually Selected Diets in Obese Women with PCOS—A Review
Personalized diets, like the Mediterranean Diet and low carb diets, can help manage PCOS symptoms in obese women, and probiotics may enhance weight loss and improve metabolic health. More research is needed to find the best diet strategies.
research Pharmacological Effects of the Lipidosterolic Extract from Kigelia africana Fruits in Experimental Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Induced by Testosterone in Sprague Dawley Rats
Kigelia africana fruit extract can prevent and reverse prostate enlargement in rats.
research Identification of Beta-Sitosterol and Stigmasterol as Possible Inhibitors of 5 Alpha-Reductase 1: An In-Silico Study
Beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol might help prevent hair loss by blocking a specific enzyme.
research The Use of Natural Ingredients in the Treatment of Alopecias with an Emphasis on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: A Systematic Review.
Some natural ingredients like onion juice, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil may help with hair growth and reducing hair loss.
research Beneficial effects of pumpkin seed oil as a topical hair growth promoting agent in a mice model.
Pumpkin seed oil may help hair grow and could be an alternative treatment for male hair loss.
research Role and Mechanisms of Phytochemicals in Hair Growth and Health
Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
research Value of Nutrition-Based Therapies for Hair Growth, Color, and Quality
Certain dietary supplements can improve hair health.
research The Roles of EDA2R in Ageing and Disease
EDA2R is a key gene linked to ageing and diseases, and targeting it may help treat conditions like hair loss and chronic diseases.
research Delivery Strategies of siRNA Therapeutics for Hair Loss Therapy
Effective delivery systems are crucial for siRNA hair loss treatments to work better.
research Nutritional and Potential Health Effect of Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are nutritious and can improve health, making them useful for cheaper, sustainable food.
research Isolation and identification of hair growth potential fraction from active plant extract of Blumea eriantha DC grown in Western Ghat of India: In silico study
Blumea eriantha DC extract shows strong potential for promoting hair growth.
research Addressing Androgenetic Alopecia-A Complex Disorder-with a Multilateral Treatment Strategy
Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.