research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis to Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
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780-810 / 1000+ results research Differential expression of steroid 5α-reductase isozymes and association with disease severity and angiogenic genes predict their biological role in prostate cancer
SRD5A1 is crucial in advanced prostate cancer, and blocking both SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 is more effective than targeting SRD5A2 alone.
research A SIBO-mediated aetiology for a subset of Post-Finasteride Syndrome cases: investigating gut-derived toxins
Gut bacteria overgrowth may cause some Post-Finasteride Syndrome symptoms.
research Medications Mostly Associated With Ejaculatory Disorders: Assessment of the Eudra-Vigilance and Food and Drug Administration Pharmacovigilance Databases Entries
Certain medications, especially Paroxetine, Tamsulosin, and Finasteride, are linked to ejaculatory disorders.
research MK-386, an Inhibitor of 5α-Reductase Type 1, Reduces Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Serum and Sebum without Affecting Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Semen1
MK-386 lowers DHT in blood and skin but not in semen.
research RP-HPLC-Based Stability-Indicating Analytical Method for Concurrent Determination of Finasteride and Tadalafil: Development and Validation
A reliable method was developed to measure Finasteride and Tadalafil together, showing they degrade under certain conditions.
research Androgens and erythropoiesis. Induction of erythropoietin-hypersecretory state and effect of finasteride on erythropoietin secretion
Androgens increase EPO production, finasteride doesn't significantly impact it.
research Association between severity of depression and clinico-biochemical markers of polycystic ovary syndrome
Depression severity is not linked to PCOS markers like BMI, insulin resistance, or testosterone levels.
research Re: Long-Term Consequences of Finasteride vs Placebo in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial
Finasteride reduces the need for prostate surgery but may increase the risk of depression and persistent sexual side effects.
research Untargeted Metabolomics and Steroid Signatures in Urine of Male Pattern Baldness Patients after Finasteride Treatment for a Year
Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-Based In Vitro Metabolic Profiling Reveals Altered Enzyme Expressions in Eicosanoid Metabolism
The method reliably profiles eicosanoids and shows epitestosterone reduces their levels, similar to common anti-inflammatory drugs.
research Development and validation of a reversed-phase HPLC method for simultaneous determination of doxazosin mesylate and finasteride
Created method to measure doxazosin mesylate and finasteride together.
research Inflammation dynamically regulates steroid hormone metabolism and action within macrophages in rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis increases steroid activation in cells, reducing inflammation.
research Response Surface Methodology (RSM) approach to formulate and optimize the bilayer combination tablet of Tamsulosin and Finasteride
The study successfully formulated and optimized a bilayer tablet combining Tamsulosin and Finasteride using response surface methodology.
research Beeinflussen Medikamente gegen das benigne Prostatasyndrom Stimmung oder Kognition?
Medications for benign prostatic syndrome can cause cognitive issues and depression.
research Melatonin-induced inhibition of melanogenesis in hair follicles in vitro [proceedings].
research Finasteride: potential risks of suicidal ideation and self-injury
research Depression Risk in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Acne with Isotretinoin
No proven link between isotretinoin and depression.
research 102 Methylation of CpG islands in promoter of type 2 5-α reductase and implications of finasteride resistance for BPH therapy
Methylation in specific gene region causes finasteride resistance in some BPH patients.
research Letter to the Editor: “Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss”
Finasteride use may cause sexual dysfunction; more research needed.
research Post-finasteride syndrome: a surmountable challenge for clinicians
Finasteride can cause serious side effects in some men, needing more research for treatment.
research Relationship between neonatal allopregnanolone and neonatal stress: effects on adolescent and adult behaviour /
Neonatal allopregnanolone and stress affect behavior differently in adolescence and adulthood.
research Isolated depressive disorders and suicidality with finasteride use for androgenetic alopecia: a call for enhanced vigilance
Finasteride use for hair loss may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, requiring careful monitoring.
research Finasteride. dutasteride risk of suicide and sexual dysfunction
Finasteride and dutasteride may increase the risk of suicide and sexual dysfunction.
research Assessing finasteride-associated sexual dysfunction using the FAERS database
Finasteride use linked to increased risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger people.
research En pacientes jóvenes, el uso de finasteride podría asociarse con mayor riesgo de ansiedad, depresión y eventos adversos relacionados con el suicidio
Young patients using finasteride may have higher risks of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
research Sampling Trial Showed S-equol Supplementation Helped Relieve Menopausal Symptoms (P06-111-19)
S-equol supplements significantly reduced menopausal symptoms in most women.
research Sunscreen: Cosmetic or medical therapy?
The conclusion is that finasteride is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of completed suicide when used for hair loss.
research Neuroimmunology of Stress: Skin Takes Center Stage
Stress can worsen skin and hair conditions by affecting the skin's immune response and hormone levels.
research Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH): a new player in human hair‐growth control
TRH stimulates human hair growth and extends the hair growth phase.