research Genetic basis of polycystic ovary syndrome
The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.
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research Identification of Finasteride Metabolites in Human Bile and Urine by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Finasteride breakdown products found in bile and urine, helps understand drug safety and effectiveness.
research A comparison between finasteride, flutamide, and finasteride plus flutamide combination in the treatment of hirsutism
Flutamide works better than finasteride for hirsutism, and combining both is slightly better but not much.
research Dermatologic Problems of Older Women
Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
research Treatment of hirsutism with cimetidine: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Selenium and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Current Knowledge and Future Directions: A Systematic Review
Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
research Finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor, potentiates antinociceptive effects of morphine, prevents the development of morphine tolerance and attenuates abstinence behavior in the rat
Finasteride boosts morphine's pain relief, stops tolerance, and reduces withdrawal in rats.
research Ranitidine and finasteride inhibit the synthesis and release of trimethylamine N-oxide and mitigates its cardiovascular and renal damage through modulating gut microbiota
Ranitidine and finasteride lower TMAO levels, reducing heart and kidney damage by changing gut bacteria.
research Potential Medical Uses of Cannabigerol: A Brief Overview
CBG may help with various medical conditions but needs more human research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
research Protective cardiovascular and renal actions of vitamin D and estrogen
Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.
research Rat steroid 5α-reductase kinetic characteristics: Extreme pH-dependency of the type II isozyme in prostate and epididymis homogenates
The activity of a specific rat enzyme in the prostate and epididymis is highly dependent on the acidity level.
research Ovary and uterus related adverse events associated with statin use: an analysis of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System
Statins may be linked to reproductive organ conditions, and their risks should be monitored.
research Improving selective androgen receptor modulator discovery and preclinical evaluation
We need better ways to test and understand SARMs to make safer and more effective treatments.
research Other Antiandrogens
Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.
research Finasteride-Induced Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Type 2 Could Lead to Kidney Damage—Animal, Experimental Study
Finasteride may cause kidney damage.
research Stability studies of antiandrogenic compounds in Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. extract
Germacrone in Curcuma aeruginosa extract degrades at high temperatures but is stable in certain solutions and unaffected by pH levels.
research Controversy: is there a role for adjuvants in the management of male pattern hair loss?
Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
research Expression of Sex-Determining Genes in the Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Sex-determining genes may affect male baldness.
research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
research Hirsutism – From Diagnosis to Use of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.
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 Progressive expression of PPARGC1α is associated with hair miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia
Increased PPARGC1α relates to hair thinning in common baldness.
research The Post-finasteride Syndrome: Clinical Manifestation of Drug-Induced Epigenetics Due to Endocrine Disruption
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
research The Role of Cytochrome P-450 in Dermatology
Cytochrome P-450 enzymes in the skin help break down various substances and could be targeted to treat skin conditions.
research Rodent models in placental research. Implications for fetal origins of adult disease
Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
research The ‘bald’ phenotype (androgenetic alopecia) is caused by the high glycaemic, high cholesterol and low mineral ‘western diet’
Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
research Lipin 1 Gene Polymorphisms in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Certain gene variations might help protect against insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Polycystic ovarian syndrome and associated hirsutism in the adolescent
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
research Systemic dexpanthenol as a novel treatment for female pattern hair loss
Dexpanthenol improves hair growth and satisfaction in women without side effects.