research Side Effects of 5‐Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Review
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.
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research A population‐based nested case–control study: the use of 5‐alpha‐reductase inhibitors and the increased risk of osteoporosis diagnosis in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia
Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.
research Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Pharmacological Activity of New Steroidal Antiandrogens and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
research Purple corn extract improves benign prostatic hyperplasia by inhibiting 5 alpha-reductase type 2 and inflammation in testosterone propionate-induced rats
Purple corn extract may help reduce prostate enlargement and inflammation.
research Biochemical and Histopathological evaluation of prostatic tissue under effect of Pterostilbene in benign prostatic hyperplasia rat model
Pterostilbene significantly reduces prostate enlargement and has strong antioxidant effects.
research Acne and acneiform eruptions
Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.
research Medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are main treatments for BPH, with new support for phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and beta-3 agonists.
research Health is Wealth & Wealth is Pugos Nutrition
Good nutrition is crucial for health and preventing disease, and supplements can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.
research Effects of 5-?±-Reductase Inhibitor (Finasteride) on Per Operative Blood Loss in Patients with BPH undergoing TURP
Finasteride reduces blood loss and the need for blood transfusions during and after TURP surgery.
research Polygenic risk score predicting susceptibility and outcome of benign prostatic hyperplasia in the Han Chinese
Polygenic risk scores can predict the risk and outcomes of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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 Ursolic acid reduces prostate size and dihydrotestosterone level in a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Ursolic acid can shrink the prostate and lower a hormone linked to prostate growth in rats.
research Poster Presentations
Ustekinumab successfully treated a man's resistant skin condition when other treatments failed.
research Comparison of Different Alpha-blocker Combinations in Male Hypertensives with Refractory Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
The doxazosin plus tamsulosin combination improved symptoms effectively with fewer side effects.
research Efficacy and Tolerability of 6-Month Treatment with Tamsulosin Plus the Hexanic Extract of Serenoa repens versus Tamsulosin Plus 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Moderate-to-Severe LUTS-BPH Patients: Results of a Paired Matched Clinical Study
Tamsulosin with Serenoa repens is as effective as with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors but causes fewer side effects.
research Southern African HIV Clinicians Society gender-affirming healthcare guideline for South Africa
The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
research A Kaleidoscope of Keratin Gene Expression and the Mosaic of Its Regulatory Mechanisms
Keratin protein production in cells is controlled by a complex system that changes with cell type, health, and conditions like injury or cancer.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, 25–28 February 2023, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine: A Journey from Adult Stem Cells to Induced Pluripotent Cells
Induced pluripotent stem cells are a major breakthrough in regenerative medicine.
research Hirsutism-A Comprehensive Update of Embryology, Aetiopathogenesis and Therapeutic Approach
The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.
research Referee report. For: Exploring the use of phytotherapy in benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH]: a systematic review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]
Plant-based treatments may help reduce BPH symptoms, but more research is needed.
research MicroRNA profiles of four induced pluripotent stem cell lines derived from distinct tissues
iPSC lines from different tissues share a common miRNA profile, supporting their pluripotent nature.
research Prostate cancer and androgenic alopecia: The role of finasteride as a dual agent
Finasteride treats hair loss and reduces prostate cancer risk.
research Single‐stage dorsal inlay split‐skin graft for salvage anterior urethral reconstruction
Split-thickness skin grafts are a good alternative for urethral reconstruction when buccal grafts can't be used.
research Involvement of Activation of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK)/Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase (ERK) Signaling Pathway in Proliferation of Urethral Plate Fibroblasts in Finasteride-Induced Rat Hypospadias
The MAPK/ERK pathway is crucial in controlling cell growth and death in finasteride-induced hypospadias.
research Overview of Urethral Reconstruction by Tissue Engineering: Current Strategies, Clinical Status and Future Direction
The best method for urethral reconstruction is using hypoxia-preconditioned stem cells with autologous cells on a vascularized synthetic scaffold.
research A new method to facilitate complicated urethral catheterization in men: a technical point of view
A new method using a Foley catheter on a ureteroscope makes difficult urethral catheterization easier and more effective.
research A brief review of the literature on the malignant ureteral obstruction
Managing malignant ureteral obstruction is challenging and requires personalized treatment to protect kidney function and patient health.
research Study of Constructing Tissue Engineered Urethra Membrane Using Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Nano Silk Fiber in Vitro
Rabbit hair follicle stem cells and nano silk fibers can create a tissue-engineered urethra.
research Regenerative Versus Nonregenerative Repair of the Renal Medulla After Reversal of Ureteral Obstruction
Regenerative repair is essential to prevent long-term kidney function issues after obstruction.