research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
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research Male Androgenetic Alopecia Treated With Finasteride
Finasteride 1mg daily effectively increases hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness over two years.
research Formononetin: Novel Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia
Formononetin, found in red clover, may treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
research What Should the Hair Clinician Know About Hair Transplants?
Hair transplants are effective for male and female pattern baldness, have evolved in technique, and require careful planning for natural results and managing complications.
research Letter to the Editor: Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss
Finasteride use may cause sexual dysfunction; more research needed.
research FGF Signaling for Hair Cycle Resting Phase Alleviates Radiation Alopecia
FGF18 treatment during hair's resting phase can protect against hair loss from radiation.
research Hair Growth as Anti-Aging
Anti-aging treatments like hair transplants, minoxidil, and finasteride effectively promote hair growth.
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 Longitudinal Clinical Course in Patients With 5α-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency Treated With Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone During Infancy and Puberty
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone treatments can help with penile growth in males with 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency, with dihydrotestosterone being more effective in infancy.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: New Evidence on Benefits and Harms Beyond Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may have additional effects on cancer, mental health, heart health, and hormone levels beyond treating prostate enlargement.
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research An Efficient Synthesis of Dutasteride: Utilizing Benzoyl Group as Novel Lactamic Protecting Group
Researchers created a new, efficient way to make Dutasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, with high purity using a benzoyl group.
research Comments Concerning the Real Risk of Sexual Adverse Events Secondary to the Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
research Androgen Biosynthesis and Gene Defects
Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Female Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride may help postmenopausal women with hair loss but is not effective for all and should be used cautiously in premenopausal women.
research Evaluation of Polymorphism Influence in Finasteride
Different forms of finasteride dissolve and remain stable differently, affecting capsule quality.
research Are PSA Adjustments Necessary for Prostate Cancer Screening in Men Taking Finasteride for Hair Loss?
Finasteride for hair loss lowers PSA levels, so PSA values need adjusting when screening for prostate cancer.
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 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 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 Hospitalists for the NHS: The Role of Androgens and Antiandrogen Therapy in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Antiandrogen therapy may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Hair Cosmetic Alterations
The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
research Hair Abnormalities and Neurological Disease
Hair changes could indicate neurological diseases and help monitor treatment.
research Finasteride
Finasteride may cause weak ejaculation and reduced semen volume.
research Review: Dutasteride, Fesoterodine, and Finasteride Are Beneficial for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Older Patients
Dutasteride, fesoterodine, and finasteride help older patients with urinary issues.
research A Clinical Study of the Effects of Finasteride on Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in men with minimal side effects.
research Therapeutic Approach to Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for hair loss include hormone modifiers, minoxidil, and hair transplant surgery.
research The Long-Term Effect of Doxazosin, Finasteride, and Combination Therapy on the Clinical Progression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Combination therapy of doxazosin and finasteride safely and effectively reduces benign prostatic hyperplasia progression risk.
research Exogenous Testosterone or Testosterone with Finasteride Increases Bone Mineral Density in Older Men with Low Serum Testosterone
Testosterone therapy increases bone density in older men with low testosterone levels.