research The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer, and Depression
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
450-480 / 1000+ results 
research The Impact of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Male Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
![Activity of 17β-(N-Alkyl/Arylformamido) and 17β-[(N-Alkyl/Aryl) Alkyl/Arylamido]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Hamster Flank Organ and Ear](/images/research/861159f1-7bd4-420c-a16b-4829458efe68/small/15592.jpg)
research Activity of 17β-(N-Alkyl/Arylformamido) and 17β-[(N-Alkyl/Aryl) Alkyl/Arylamido]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Hamster Flank Organ and Ear
The compounds tested could potentially treat hair loss and alopecia.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Chemical and Clinical Models
Researchers developed a model to predict how well certain compounds can block an enzyme related to hair loss and prostate issues, suggesting a 50 mg dose of finasteride might be effective based on lab and body data.
research 5α-Metabolism in Finasteride-Treated Subjects and Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.
research Inhibition of Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase with Finasteride: Sleep-Related Erections, Potency, and Libido in Healthy Men
Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.
research Plasma Androsterone/Epiandrosterone Sulfates as Markers of 5α-Reductase Activity: Effect of Finasteride in Normal Men
Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.
research Inhibition of 5-Alpha Reductase Attenuates Cardiac Oxidative Damage in Obese and Aging Male Rats via the Enhancement of Antioxidants and the p53 Protein Suppression
Finasteride improves heart function in obese and aging male rats by reducing oxidative stress and p53 protein levels.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Progress and Therapeutic Potential
5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.
research Inhibition of Rat 5α-Reductase Activity and Testosterone-Induced Sebum Synthesis in Hamster Sebocytes by an Extract of Quercus Acutissima Cortex
An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Review of 19 Patients Seen at Duke University
Dutasteride may help stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed.
research A Randomized, Blinded, Three-Arm, Multicenter Trial Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Fluconazole Given Once Daily for 3 or 6 Weeks with Griseofulvin Given Once Daily for 6 Weeks in Pediatric Patients with Tinea Capitis
The two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss in Men: A Distinct Clinical Variant of Androgenetic Alopecia
Men can experience female pattern hair loss, needing different treatments.
research Phase-Specific Differential Regulation of Mechanical Allodynia in a Murine Model of Neuropathic Pain by Progesterone
Progesterone initially worsens but later reduces neuropathic pain in mice, through different mechanisms.
research 5α-Reductase Isozymes and Androgen Actions in the Prostate
5α‐reductase isozymes are crucial for prostate development and health, and targeting them can help prevent and treat prostate issues.
research Clinical Relevance of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone Metabolism in Women
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.
research The Dihydrotestosterone Hypothesis of Prostate Cancer and Its Therapeutic Implications
The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.
research Alopecia Areata in the United States: Outpatient Utilization and Common Prescribing Patterns
Two cosmetic lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
research Nucleus-Specific Modulation of Phasic and Tonic Inhibition by Endogenous Neurosteroidogenesis in the Murine Thalamus
Brain-made chemicals can control nerve cell function differently in various parts of a mouse's brain, which may help us understand neurological conditions.
research Acute, Diffuse, And Total Alopecia
Two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss, with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
research Oral Ivermectin in the Treatment of Scabies
Oral ivermectin effectively cured scabies with minimal side effects, and finasteride promoted hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Neuroactive Gonadal Drugs for Neuroprotection in Male and Female Models of Parkinson's Disease
Some hormone-related drugs may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease differently in men and women.
research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part III
Saw palmetto may improve urinary symptoms with fewer sexual side effects compared to some medications.
research Duration of Finasteride and Dutasteride Treatment Linked to Long-Term Erectile Dysfunction
Long use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause long-term erection problems.
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 Is Finasteride Also Effective for Acne Vulgaris?
Finasteride is not expected to be effective for treating Acne vulgaris.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Risks and Side Effects of Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical symptoms; use with caution.
research Finasteride for Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
research Neurosteroids, Neuroactive Steroids, and Symptoms of Affective Disorders
Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.
research Effects of Solvent System and Storage Condition on Chemical Stability of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Compounds in Tectona Grandis Leaf Extracts
Store Tectona grandis leaf extracts in slightly acidic, light-protected conditions for best stability.