research Steroid Hormones: Overview and Medical Applications
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
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research Hormonal Prevention of Prostate Cancer
Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.
research Saw Palmetto and Finasteride in the Treatment of Category-III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
research Dutasteride
Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
research Hirsutism II: Treatment
The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
research The Potential of Androgenic Alopecia Management from Plant Derivatives
Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
research The Impact of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use for Male Pattern Hair Loss on Men's Health
Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.
research Discovery of Natural Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Evaluation of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride on Reproduction and Gonadal Development in Medaka, Oryzias Latipes
Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.
research Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.
research Inhibitory Effects of Pueraria Mirifica Aqueous Extracts on 5α-Reductase and Prostate Histomorphometry in Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Sprague Dawley Rats
Pueraria mirifica extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Optimal Concentration Selection of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in the Cream-Mask Intended for Androgenic Alopecia Treatment According to Experimental Results on Paramecium Caudatum Biological Model
The best mix for a hair loss treatment cream is 10% Sophora japonica tincture and 5% Serenoa repens extract.
research Hair Characteristics and Androgenetic Alopecia in Koreans
Korean hair is typically thicker with a slower growth rate, and treatments like Dutasteride are effective for male pattern hair loss without major side effects.
research Adverse Effects of Common Medications on Male Fertility
Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
research Hormone Therapy in Acne
Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
research Management of Hair Loss Associated with Endocrine Therapy in Patients with Breast Cancer: An Overview
Some breast cancer patients on hormone therapy experience hair loss, and treatments like certain topical inhibitors and supplements may help without harming their cancer prognosis.
research Penile Vascular Abnormalities in Young Men with Persistent Side Effects After Finasteride Use for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
research Anti-Alopecia Activity of Moringa (Moringa Oleifera Lamk.) Seed Oil Against Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Rabbits
Moringa seed oil helped hair growth in rabbits, with the highest dose being most effective.
research A Population-Based Study of the Risk of Osteoporosis and Fracture with Dutasteride and Finasteride
Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risk for osteoporosis and fractures in older men.
research A Review on Nanoparticle-Based Herbal Remedies for the Management of Alopecia
Nanoparticle-based herbal remedies could be promising for treating hair loss with fewer side effects and lower cost, but more research is needed.
research Finasteride for Hair Loss: A Review
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
research A Prospective, 1-Year Trial Using Saw Palmetto Versus Finasteride in the Treatment of Category III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Finasteride improves chronic pelvic pain, saw palmetto doesn't.
research Efficacy of Non-Surgical Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Low level laser therapy works best for hair loss, followed by PRP, finasteride, and minoxidil.
research Morphometric-Stereological and Functional Epididymal Alterations and a Decrease in Fertility in Rats Treated with Finasteride and After a 30-Day Post-Treatment Recovery Period
Finasteride causes lasting fertility decrease in rats.
research Clinical, Trichoscopic, and Folliscopic Identification of the Impact of Metabolic Syndrome on the Response to Intradermal Dutasteride 0.02% Injection in Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Prospective Cohort Study
Metabolic syndrome reduces effectiveness of hair loss treatment.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: When Will We Get the Courage to Fight the Dictating Pharma Industry Despite Awareness of Sexual, Neurological, and Metabolic Side Effects in Young Men for Over a Decade
Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
research Safety and Efficacy of Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract for Hair Growth in Androgenic Alopecia: A 16-Week Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male alopecia patients without any side effects.
research Androgens and Cardiovascular Disease
Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.
research Finasteride and Male Fertility
Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
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.