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.
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research Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Pumpkin seed oil helps hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Second-To-Fourth Digit Ratio And Seborrheic Dermatitis In Males: A Cross-Sectional Study
Finger length ratios might predict risk for skin condition in males.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research The Adapted Classification of Male Pattern Hair Loss Improves Reliability
Adapted classification better assesses male pattern hair loss and its link to heart disease.
research Drug Therapy in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Low-dose flutamide-metformin therapy effectively improved PCOS symptoms in adolescent girls.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Design of Liposome Formulations for CRISPR/Cas9 Enzyme Immobilization: Evaluation of 5-Alpha-Reductase Enzyme Knockout for Androgenic Disorders
New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
research Genotype Triad for HOTAIR rs10783618, LINC-ROR rs1942347, and MALAT1 rs3200401 as Molecular Markers in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Certain genetic markers can indicate higher or lower risk for systemic lupus erythematosus.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Are Associated With Reduced Frequency of COVID-19 Symptoms in Males With Androgenetic Alopecia
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce COVID-19 symptoms in bald males.
research Safety and Tolerability of the Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride is safe and effective for treating hair loss, but may decrease libido.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical and Surgical Treatments
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.
research Hair Restoration Surgery in Patients with Pubic Atrichosis or Hypotrichosis: Review of Technique and Clinical Consideration of 507 Cases
Pubic hair transplant surgery is an effective and permanent treatment for pubic hair loss.
research Scalp Lifting
Scalp lifting surgery can safely and effectively reduce baldness if done with careful planning and proper technique.
research Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus 5% Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP therapy is more effective than minoxidil for treating hair loss from androgenetic alopecia.
research Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Using PRP to Target Dysregulated Mechanisms and Pathways
PRP is effective for treating hair loss, especially with other treatments.
research Dermoscopic Assessment of Microneedling Alone Versus Microneedling with Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cases of Male Pattern Alopecia: A Split-Head Comparative Study
Microneedling alone is as effective as microneedling with platelet-rich plasma for male pattern baldness.
research A Randomized Clinical Trial of 5% Topical Minoxidil Versus 2% Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
research Comparison of Clinical Efficacy of Finasteride and Dutasteride as 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Dutasteride is more effective than Finasteride in reducing prostate size and PSA levels, but both drugs have similar side effects.
research Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies in Patients with Telogen Effluvium
Some people with chronic hair loss may have thyroid autoimmunity.
research Comparison of Finasteride (Proscar) and Serenoa Repens (Permixon) in the Inhibition of 5-Alpha Reductase in Healthy Male Volunteers
Finasteride works better than Permixon in reducing dihydrotestosterone levels.
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.
research Management of Refractory Skin Disease in Patients with Lupus Erythematosus
The document concludes that treating tough skin disease in lupus involves sun protection, steroids, antimalarials, and various other therapies chosen based on individual risks and benefits.
research Anti-Androgenic Activity of Myricae Cortex: Isolation of Active Constituents from Bark of Myrica Rubra
The bark of Myrica rubra contains compounds that can block testosterone effects and might help prevent hair loss.
research Critical Developmental Periods for Effects on Male Rat Genitalia Induced by Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride affects male rat genitalia development, causing abnormalities during specific pregnancy days.
research Combined Analysis of Two Multicenter Studies of Finasteride 5 mg in the Treatment of Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride 5 mg effectively reduces urinary symptoms and PSA levels in men with enlarged prostates, with few sexual side effects.
research Low-Level Light and Minoxidil 5% Combination Versus Either Modality Alone in Management of Female Patterned Hair Loss: A Randomized Controlled Study
Combining low-level light therapy and minoxidil 5% is more effective for female hair loss than using either treatment alone.
research Cashmere Growth Control in Liaoning Cashmere Goat by Ovarian Carcinoma Immunoreactive Antigen-Like Protein 2 and Decorin Genes
OCIAD2 and DCN genes affect hair growth in goats by having opposite effects on a growth signaling pathway and inhibiting each other.
research Pharmacokinetic Parameters and Mechanisms of Inhibition of Rat Type 1 and 2 Steroid 5α-Reductases: Determinants for Different In Vivo Activities of GI198745 and Finasteride in the Rat
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research Testosterone 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitory Active Constituents of Piper Nigrum Leaf
Black pepper leaf extract contains compounds that can block testosterone effects and promote hair growth.