research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Is Not Associated With Alterations in Sleep Spindles in Men Referred for Polysomnography
Finasteride doesn't affect sleep spindles in men.
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research Acne Scar Management: Minoxidil as a Promising Approach or a Mirage?
Minoxidil might help treat acne scars by reducing collagen buildup.
research Minoxidil: An Alternative to Nephrectomy for Refractory Hypertension
Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure with few side effects.
research Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men With Suppressed Testosterone Production
Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.
research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia patients, with 16 having good results and no side effects.
research New 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: In Vitro and In Vivo Effects
Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
research Anti-Androgenic and Hair Growth Promoting Activities of Lygodii Spora (Spore of Lygodium Japonicum): Active Constituents Inhibiting Testosterone 5α-Reductase
Lygodii Spora extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
research Increased Levels of Prostaglandin-Like Material in Canine Blood During Arterial Hypotension Produced by Hydralazine, Dihydralazine, and Minoxidil
These drugs raise prostaglandin-like material in dog blood, possibly causing blood vessel widening.
research Improvement in Androgenetic Alopecia (Stage V) Using Topical Minoxidil in a Retinoid Vehicle and Oral Finasteride
Combination therapy improves hair growth in advanced hair loss.
research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
The document concludes that topical minoxidil therapy is safe and effective in promoting hair growth for male pattern baldness.
research Enhanced Effect of Fibroblast Growth Factor-2-Containing Dalteparin/Protamine Nanoparticles on Hair Growth
FGF-2&D/P nanoparticles can help treat hair loss.
research New Ethanol and Propylene Glycol Free Gel Formulations Containing a Minoxidil-Methyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin Complex as Promising Tools for Alopecia Treatment
New gel formulas without ethanol and propylene glycol, containing a minoxidil-methyl-β-cyclodextrin complex, have been created for treating hair loss.
research A Medicinal and Edible Formula YH0618 Ameliorates the Toxicity Induced by Doxorubicin via Regulating the Expression of Bax/Bcl-2 and FOXO4
The formula YH0618 can reduce the harmful side effects of the chemotherapy drug Doxorubicin and protect healthy cells.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
research Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking of Avicequinone C Analogues as Potential Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Certain compounds, especially those with a propionic substituent, could potentially be new treatments for hair loss and similar disorders.
research Sexual Problems of Men With Androgenic Alopecia Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.
research Mutation in 5′ Upstream Region of GCHI Gene Causes Familial Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
research Macular Abnormalities Associated With 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, drugs for prostate issues and hair loss, may lead to eye abnormalities in men.
research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research Ishige Sinicola Extract Stimulates Osteoblast Proliferation and Differentiation via the Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2/Runt-Related Gene 2 Signaling Pathway
Ishige sinicola extract helps bone-building cells grow and mature, which could aid in treating osteoporosis.
research Three-Dimensional Proteome-Wide Scale Screening for the 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Identification of a Novel Off-Target
Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
research Finasteride Inhibits 5α-Reductase Activity in Human Dermal Fibroblasts: Prediction of Its Therapeutic Application in Androgen-Related Skin Diseases
Finasteride helps treat skin issues like acne and baldness by blocking testosterone conversion.
research A Very Bad Hair Day: Minoxidil Ingestion Causing Shock and Heart Failure
Ingesting minoxidil can cause serious heart problems and requires urgent medical treatment.
research Formulation and Evaluation of a Topical Gel Containing Minoxidil and Tofacitinib Citrate for Alopecia Areata
The formulated gel is a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
research The Importance of Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibition in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride
Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
research The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition with Dutasteride and Finasteride on Semen Parameters and Serum Hormones in Healthy Men
Dutasteride and finasteride may reduce sperm count and volume but don't affect movement or shape; effects are reversible after stopping.
research Inhibition of Skin 5α-Reductase by Oral Contraceptive Progestins In Vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
research Clinical and Endocrine Effects of Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.