research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update Of Treatment Options
Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
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330-360 / 1000+ results research Acute Localized Exanthematous Pustulosis Caused by Topical Application of Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.
research Nonscarring Alopecias: Overview and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
research Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcome with Maternal Exposure to Finasteride: Case Series
Exposure to the hair loss drug finasteride during pregnancy can cause genital anomalies in male babies, but not in female babies. It's best to avoid this drug in women who could potentially become pregnant.
research Six Weeks Finasteride Monotherapy Before TURP: Does It Improve Quality of Life in Early Postoperative Period?
Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and slightly improves early postoperative quality of life.
research Regenerative Medicine and Hair Loss: How Hair Follicle Culture Has Advanced Our Understanding of Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair follicle culture helps develop new treatments for hair loss.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Management
The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
research Shedding Light on Therapeutics in Alopecia and Their Relevance to COVID-19
Some alopecia treatments might help treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research An Observational Retrospective Evaluation of 79 Young Men with Long-Term Adverse Effects After Use of Finasteride Against Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
research Treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm With Finasteride
Finasteride helps treat eyelid spasms.
research Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia with Topical Products Containing Serenoa Repens Extract
Serenoa repens extract in topical products improves hair growth and appearance in male pattern baldness with mild side-effects.
research Homologous Recombination Induced by Doxazosin Mesylate and Saw Palmetto in the Drosophila Wing-Spot Test
Doxazosin mesylate and saw palmetto cause genetic changes in fruit flies.
research Identification of Finasteride Metabolites in Human Bile and Urine by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Finasteride breakdown products found in bile and urine, helps understand drug safety and effectiveness.
research Effectiveness of Finasteride on Patients with Male Pattern Baldness Who Have Different Androgen Receptor Gene Polymorphism
Finasteride works better for baldness in people with shorter gene repeats.
research Neonatal Finasteride Administration Alters Hippocampal α4 and δ GABAAR Subunits Expression and Behavioral Responses to Progesterone in Adult Rats
research Assessment of the Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Interaction Between Terazosin and Finasteride
Terazosin and finasteride together cause no major issues.
research How I Treat Alopecia in Patients with Cancer
Dermatologists should carefully manage hair loss in cancer patients to improve their quality of life.
research Hormonal Treatment for Skin Androgen-Related Disorders
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
research Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research Medical Treatment of Hirsutism
The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.
research Enhanced Topical Delivery of Finasteride Using Glyceryl Monooleate-Based Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles Stabilized by Cremophor Surfactants
Improved hair loss treatment using special particles and surfactants.
research Review of Human Hair Follicle Biology: Dynamics of Niches and Stem Cell Regulation for Possible Therapeutic Hair Stimulation for Plastic Surgeons
Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria
Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.
research Recent Discoveries and Developments of Androgen Receptor-Based Therapy for Prostate Cancer
New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.
research Relation of Urinary Stone Disease with Androgenetic Alopecia and Serum Testosterone Levels
Balding and low testosterone increase risk of urinary stones.
research Techniques for the Discovery and Evaluation of Drugs Against Alopecia
We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
research Skin Academy: Hair, Skin, Hormones and Menopause – Current Status on the Management of Hair Disorders in Menopausal Women
Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.
research Acne and Hirsutism in Teenagers
Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
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 Side Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Review
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.