research Review of Oral Minoxidil as Treatment of Hair Disorders: In Search of the Perfect Dose
Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).
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research Nanostructured Drug Delivery Systems for Targeting 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors to the Hair Follicle
Nanostructured delivery systems could potentially improve hair loss treatment by targeting drugs to hair follicles, reducing side effects and dosage, but the best size, charge, and materials for these systems need further investigation.
research Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases
New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
research Combination Therapy With Finasteride and Low-Dose Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride and low-dose dutasteride combo improves hair growth and reduces hair loss with no major side effects.
research Finasteride 5 mg/Day Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss in Normo-Androgenetic Postmenopausal Women
Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Dutasteride Compared with Finasteride in Treating Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Dutasteride more effectively treats hair loss than finasteride, but may increase risk of altered libido.
research Nanomilled Oral Testosterone Plus Dutasteride Effectively Normalizes Serum Testosterone in Normal Men With Induced Hypogonadism
A combination of nanomilled oral testosterone and dutasteride normalized testosterone levels in men with low testosterone and is safe for short-term use.
research In Vitro Performance of Dutasteride-Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Coated with Lauric Acid-Chitosan Oligomer for Dermal Delivery
Dutasteride-loaded nanoparticles coated with Lauric Acid-Chitosan show promise for treating hair loss due to their controlled release, low toxicity, and potential to stimulate hair growth.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Recommendations of the Polish Dermatological Society
Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Unicenter Descriptive Study of 148 Women
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats female hair loss with good safety.
research Common Urologic Diseases in Older Men and Their Treatment: How They Impact Fertility
Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.
research Atypical Post-Finasteride Syndrome: A Pharmacological Riddle
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause severe, lasting side effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia as an Early Marker of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Early hair loss may indicate prostate issues.
research Infertility and Teratogenicity After Paternal Exposure to Systemic Dermatologic Medications: A Systematic Review
Some skin medications can harm male fertility, but they don't seem to cause birth defects from father's exposure.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment Challenges
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
research Emerging Treatments in Alopecia
New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia
The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
research Oral Bicalutamide for Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Pilot Study
Bicalutamide improves hair density in women safely.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Update and Review of Challenges and Successes
No treatment has been proven to effectively stop hair loss or regrow hair in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and more research is needed.
research Intratumoral De Novo Steroid Synthesis Activates Androgen Receptor in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Is Upregulated by Treatment with CYP17A1 Inhibitors
Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.
research Alopecias
The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.
research Topical Finasteride: A Comprehensive Review of Androgenetic Alopecia Management for Men and Women
Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
research The Spectrum of Fibrosing Alopecias
The document concludes that different types of permanent hair loss conditions are related and early treatment is key to preventing further damage.
research Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Dutasteride 0.5 mg in Korean Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: 5-Year Data Demonstrating Clinical Improvement with Sustained Efficacy
Dutasteride 0.5 mg is safe and effective for long-term use in Korean men with hair loss.
research The Boosting Effect of Minoxidil 0.1% Combined With Dutasteride 0.01% and Microneedling in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Combining minoxidil with dutasteride and microneedling is more effective for female pattern hair loss than just dutasteride and microneedling.
research The Impact of Monotherapies for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis Study
"Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily is the most effective treatment for male hair loss."
research Impact of Finasteride and Dutasteride in Beard Thickness in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A 453-Patient Retrospective Trial
Finasteride and dutasteride do not significantly change beard thickness in men.
research Combination Therapy with Oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride in the Treatment of Male Patterned Baldness: A Case Report
Using oral minoxidil and dutasteride together can quickly increase hair growth and volume with minimal side effects.
research Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function, Sexual Desire, and Ejaculation
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.
research Treatment of Postmenopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia with Oral Dutasteride
Oral dutasteride can potentially treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women, with some patients showing disease arrest and hair regrowth.