research 46, XY 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency in a 36-Year-Old Phenotypic Female Patient
A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
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research Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Action of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors May Be Mediated by Dehydroepiandrosterone
Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.
research Hair Are the Rankings—5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved treatments for male hair loss, but off-label use of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and higher doses of finasteride and minoxidil is increasing.
research In Silico Screening of Effective Inhibitor of 5α-Reductase Type 1 for Androgenic Alopecia Treatment
β-sitosterol and brassicasterol may help treat hair loss.
research Change in Hair Growth-Related Gene Expression Profile in Human Isolated Hair Follicles Induced by 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors – Dutasteride and Finasteride – in the Presence of Testosterone
Dutasteride and finasteride can help increase hair growth gene expression but need further improvement.
research Phytochemicals With Anti 5-Alpha-Reductase Activity: A Prospective For Prostate Cancer Treatment
Plant-based compounds might be effective, low-side-effect treatments for prostate cancer by blocking a specific enzyme.
research Synthesis and Study of Some 17a-Aza-D-Homo Steroids as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
The research found that compound 6, a newly created steroid, is more effective at inhibiting 5α-reductase (an enzyme) than current treatments, suggesting it could be a better option for treating urinary tract symptoms in men.
research Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of Dapsone Gel 5% in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Dapsone gel 5% is effective and safe for treating acne.
research Analysis of Data From Breast Diseases Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Medicines for enlarged prostate may raise the risk of breast growth and tenderness but not breast cancer.
research The Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil 2% Versus Topical Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5 Alpha Reductase in Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss by Trichoscopy
Minoxidil 2% is more effective for female hair loss, but botanicals have fewer side effects.
research Association of Suicidality and Depression with 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
5α-reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts.
research Microneedling With Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Microneedling With Topical 5% Minoxidil in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comparative Study
Microneedling with either platelet-rich plasma or 5% minoxidil can increase hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia, but minoxidil might be slightly better.
research Adverse Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: Is There Cause for Concern?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may cause sexual side effects, breast complications, and other health risks in men with hair loss.
research A Phase III, Multicenter, Parallel-Design Clinical Trial to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of 5% Minoxidil Foam Versus Vehicle in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss
5% minoxidil foam is effective and safe for hair regrowth in women with hair loss.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Obstruction
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.
research Pregnancy Outcomes with Paternal Exposure to Finasteride, a Synthetic 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor: A Case Series
Babies were mostly born healthy from fathers who took finasteride, but some pregnancies ended early; more research is needed.
research Genetic Analysis of 5 Alpha Reductase Type 2 Enzyme in Relation to Oxidative Stress in Cases of Androgenetic Alopecia in a Sample of Egyptian Population
5α reductase type 2 enzyme mutation and oxidative stress may increase androgenetic alopecia risk in Egyptians.
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 High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic Determination of the Enantiomers of the Benzoquinolinone LY 191704, a Human Type 1 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in Plasma
Researchers developed a method to measure different forms of a drug that could help treat prostate issues and hair loss, and found how these forms behave in animals.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Deficiency in a Saudi Girl
A Saudi individual initially identified as a girl had a genetic disorder affecting gender development.
research Dual Wavelength LEDs Induce Reactive Oxygen Species and Nitric Oxide That Inhibit the Production of Dihydrotestosterone by 5-Alpha Reductase
Dual wavelength LEDs may help reduce hair loss by lowering DHT levels.
research Using 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Safely: What Primary Care Physicians Need to Know
5 alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, cognitive, and muscle side effects, and may slightly increase aggressive cancer risk.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Experience
Low-dose dutasteride effectively and safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Effectiveness of Chuzhi Shengfa Tablets Combined with Ketoconazole Shampoo and Chuzhi Shengfa Tablets Combined with 5% Minoxidil Foam in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Combining Chuzhi Shengfa Tablets with ketoconazole shampoo or 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth in men.
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 Effect of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Animal Models of Parkinson's Disease
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may help protect the brain and gut in Parkinson's disease.
research Risk of Estrogen-Driven Malignancies in Females on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may lower the risk of breast cancer in females.
research 18-β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid Promotes Hair Growth by Stimulating the Proliferation of Dermal Papilla Cells and Outer Root Sheath Cells, and Extends the Anagen Phase by Inhibiting 5α-Reductase
Licorice extract helps hair growth and may treat hair loss.
research Long-Term Treatment with a 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Alleviates Depression-Like Behavior in Obese Male Rats
Long-term finasteride treatment reduces depression and brain issues in obese male rats.
research Differential Association Between Cumulative Dose of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Mortality
Higher doses of 5α-reductase inhibitors reduce mortality risk, while lower doses increase suicide risk.