research Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
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research Modulating Testosterone Pathway: A New Strategy to Tackle Male Skin Aging?
Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.
research Aphalangia Possibly Linked to Unintended Use of Finasteride During Early Pregnancy
Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
research Finasteride-Related Leydig Cell Tumor: Report of a Case and Literature Review
Finasteride use may be linked to rare testicular tumor, but more research needed.
research Effects of Ultraviolet B Radiation on Physicochemical Properties of Human Hair Shaft
UVB radiation changes the chemical makeup and dries out human hair but doesn't alter its appearance or texture.
research Germacrene Analogs Are Anti-Androgenic on Androgen-Dependent Cells
Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.
research Pharmacological Approaches in Managing Symptomatic Relief of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Review
Tadalafil is effective for treating urinary symptoms in men with BPH.
research Further Research Needed If Finasteride Is to Become Standard of Care for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
More research needed to confirm finasteride as standard treatment for FFA.
research The Effect of Administration and Discontinuation of Finasteride in Male Rats
Finasteride's negative effects on brain tissue in male rats may be reversible after stopping the drug.
research Androgenic Alopecia and Homeopathic Management
Homeopathy can effectively treat pattern hair loss by using remedies like Lycopodium Clavatum and Natrum Muriaticum, tailored to the patient's overall condition.
research Corrigendum
The document corrects an author's affiliation in previous articles about COVID-19 and its links to hair loss and hormones.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: September 2016
Scalp psoriasis features reversible hair loss and specific immune activation, with no significant hair follicle damage.
research Rebalance of the Scalp Microbiota by a Multifunctional Ingredient
Dutasteride improved hair density and thickness in men not helped by finasteride, with minimal side effects.
research Androgen Status in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with male pattern baldness may not have different hormone levels, but their hair follicles are likely more sensitive to hormones.
research Current and Future Medical Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for hair loss vary, but cell-based options may be the future.
research COVID-19 and Sex Differences: Mechanisms and Biomarkers
Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update
Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
research Ectopic Expression of the Nude Gene Induces Hyperproliferation and Defects in Differentiation: Implications for the Self-Renewal of Cutaneous Epithelia
The nude gene causes skin cell overgrowth and improper development, leading to hair and urinary issues.
research Pharmacological Interventions for Treating Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Some drugs may reduce prostatitis symptoms short-term with few side effects.
research Hair-Growth Potential of Ginseng and Its Major Metabolites: A Review on Its Molecular Mechanisms
Ginseng and its compounds may help hair growth and prevent hair loss, but more human trials are needed to confirm this.
research Selective Non-Steroidal Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase Type 1
Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.
research Current Management Strategies for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.
research Male Pattern Baldness and the Risk of Prostate Cancer
Men who experienced baldness at age 20 may have double the risk of getting prostate cancer.
research Male Breast Cancer and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Finasteride and Dutasteride
Using finasteride or dutasteride does not increase the risk of male breast cancer.
research Serum Androgens and Genetic Linkage Analysis in Early Onset Androgenetic Alopecia
Early onset hair loss linked to genetics and androgen levels.
research Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOSQ-50): Development and Psychometric Properties
The PCOSQ-50 is a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring quality of life in Iranian women with PCOS.
research Finasteride-Mediated Hair Regrowth and Reversal of Atrophy in a Patient with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Finasteride helps hair regrowth in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Herbal Extracts Induce Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation of Human Hair Follicles
Herbal extracts may help hair grow and could be an alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Series of 65 Patients Seen in a Single Italian Centre
The study concluded that severity of Frontal fibrosing alopecia is not linked to how long someone has it, can start before menopause, and eyebrow loss may be an early sign.