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Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
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research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Underestimated Phenomenon
Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Most older adults experience pattern hair loss due to shrinking hair follicles, with men and women showing different balding patterns.
research Male Pattern Alopecia Regrowth Following Topical Fluorouracil Therapy
A man regrew hair after using a 2% fluorouracil treatment on his scalp.
research Hormone Treatment for the Adult Transgender Patient
Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.
research Hypotrichosis and Alopecia
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Regulation of Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase in the Skin of Normal and Hirsute Women
The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.
research Hormonal Prevention of Prostate Cancer
Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.
research Enzyme Inhibitory Activities of Marine Sponges Against Cholinesterase and 5α-Reductase
Marine sponges from Tabuhan Island can inhibit enzymes linked to Alzheimer's and hair loss.
research Peripheral Androgens And The Role Of Androstanediol Glucuronide
Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.
research Comment on: The Gabrin Sign
The document suggests that more research is needed to confirm if baldness can indicate a higher risk of severe COVID-19 in men.
research Nipple Differentiation in Fetal Male Rats Treated with an Inhibitor of the Enzyme 5α-Reductase: Definition of a Selective Role for Dihydrotestosterone
Blocking a specific enzyme in male rat fetuses leads to the development of nipples and feminized genitalia.
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.
research Effect of Indole-Based Derivatives on Rats with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Indole-based compounds improved ovarian health in rats with PCOS, with L-Tryptophan and Tryptophol being most effective.
research Risk of Erectile Dysfunction Associated with Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or Alopecia: Population-Based Studies Using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink
Using finasteride for hair loss or prostate issues does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
research Can Beverages Grow Hair on Bald Heads?
Coffee and tea might help hair growth in balding individuals, but side effects and alternative uses are being considered.
research Wider Clinical Applications of Fumaric Acid Esters: A Useful Option in Psoriasis Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Finasteride for hair loss in young men may significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction.
research Histomorphometrical Evaluation of the Corpus Cavernosum of Hypertensive Rats Treated with 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors significantly affect the penile tissue of hypertensive rats.
research Generalized Hypertrichosis After 5% Minoxidil Solution in Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
5% minoxidil can significantly increase hair growth in TRPS patients.
research 5α-Reductase Activity in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Cochrane Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly reduce urinary symptoms and may lower surgery and acute retention risks in men.
research A Novel Approach for Follicular Delivery of Minoxidil for Treatment of Alopecia
Scientists developed a new method to deliver alopecia treatment directly to hair follicles, which could be a promising treatment for hair loss and other hair diseases.
research Saw Palmetto Extract: A Dermatologist's Perspective
Saw palmetto extract may help with hair loss and acne but needs more research on safety and long-term effects.
research Promotion Effect of Apo-9'-Fucoxanthinone from Sargassum Muticum on Hair Growth via the Activation of Wnt/β-Catenin and VEGF-R2
Sargassum muticum extract and its component apo-9'-fucoxanthinone may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Effect of 1 mg/Day Finasteride on Concentrations of Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen in Men With Androgenic Alopecia: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Taking 1mg of finasteride daily for hair loss can lower PSA levels by 40-50%, so to keep PSA effective as a cancer screening tool, the PSA value should be doubled during treatment.
research Evaluation of the Efficacy of Microneedling Without and With Minoxidil 5% and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly thickens hair shafts.
research Early Embryonic Exposure of Freshwater Gastropods to Pharmaceutical 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Results in a Surprising Open-Coiled 'Banana-Shaped' Shell
Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Early diagnosis and treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research A Randomized, Single-Blind Trial of 5% Minoxidil Foam Once Daily Versus 2% Minoxidil Solution Twice Daily in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
5% minoxidil foam once daily works as well as 2% minoxidil solution twice daily for female hair growth and is more convenient.