research What Do We Know About 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors?
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.
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research Undariopsis Peterseniana Promotes Hair Growth by the Activation of Wnt/β-Catenin and ERK Pathways
Undariopsis peterseniana extract helps hair grow by activating certain cell growth pathways and could be a new treatment for hair loss.
research Oral and Topical Administration of Standardized Saw Palmetto Oil Reduces Hair Fall and Improves Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects: A 16-Week Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
Saw palmetto extract reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in people with hair thinning.
research Effect of Sodium Silicate on Hair Growth in C57BL/6 Mice
Sodium silicate helped mouse hair grow similarly to a known hair growth treatment.
research Dermatology of Androgen-Related Disorders
Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
research Effects of Finasteride on the Morphology of Polycystic Ovaries
Finasteride doesn't change polycystic ovary size or cyst number, suggesting testosterone's role in their appearance.
research Mechanism of Action of Herbs and Their Active Constituents Used in Hair Loss Treatment
Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Efficacy of Treatment Modalities
Some treatments can stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed to find effective treatments, and hair transplants often fail.
research Effect of Eurycoma Longifolia Extract on Testosterone Synthesis in TM3 Leydig Cells Under Oxidative Stress
Eurycoma longifolia extract may help increase testosterone levels and reduce andropause symptoms.
research Hormonal Prevention of Prostate Cancer
Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism: Androgen Role and Treatment Options
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Finasteride Inhibits Melanogenesis Through Regulation of the Adenylate Cyclase in Melanocytes and Melanoma Cells
Finasteride reduces melanin production, possibly treating hyperpigmentation and melanoma, but needs more safety research.
research Effect of Saw Palmetto Supplements on Androgen-Sensitive LNCaP Human Prostate Cancer Cell Number and Syrian Hamster Flank Organ Growth
Saw palmetto supplements may reduce prostate cancer cell growth without being toxic.
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 Microalgae, Tetraselmis Tetrathele Has Alopecia Prevention and Scalp Improvement
Tetrathelmis tetrathele extract may help prevent hair loss and improve scalp health.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Hair loss from genetics and hormones can be treated with drugs or surgery.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical and Surgical Treatments
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.
research Dyslipidemia in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: Statins, Finasteride, or Both?
Alopecia patients have higher heart disease risk; statins and finasteride may help.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Drug Safety and Therapeutic Strategies
Personalized treatment with inhibitors, minoxidil, and laser therapy helps hair loss.
research Hirsutism II: Treatment
The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
research Development of Finasteride Polymer Microspheres for Systemic Application in Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride microspheres help reduce hair loss for up to eight weeks with fewer side effects.
research The Role of Dutasteride in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Obstruction and Related Conditions
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic obstruction, improves urinary flow, reduces prostate size, and may prevent prostate cancer, but can cause sexual side effects.
research Effect of Finasteride in Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
research Androgenic Disorders of Women: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Decision Making
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.
research Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto can help with prostate issues and may promote hair growth.
research Identification of Anabolic Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators with Reduced Activities in Reproductive Tissues and Sebaceous Glands
Two new compounds were found to build bone and muscle without affecting reproductive organs and skin oil glands.
research Genomic Markers and Personalized Medicine in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Personalized treatments for hair loss are becoming more effective by using genetic information.
research Clinical Biochemistry of Dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
research Cosmeceutical Potentials of Equisetum Debile Roxb. Ex Vaucher Extracts
Equisetum debile extracts may help with skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-hair loss treatments.
research Systematic Review: Interventions in Sickle Cell Disease-Related Priapism in Reducing Overall Morbidity, Recurrence, and Side Effects
More research is needed to find effective treatments for sickle cell disease-related priapism.