research Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Men Receiving Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Population-Based Cohort Study
Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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research Effects of Finasteride (MK-906), a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens in Male Volunteers
Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
research Regarding Prostate-Specific Antigen: Let's Not Shoot the Messenger
The drugs finasteride and dutasteride reduce low-grade prostate cancers but may double the risk of high-grade cancers.
research Preparation of 4-Aryl-2-Trifluoromethylbenzonitrile Derivatives as Androgen Receptor Antagonists for Topical Suppression of Sebum Production
Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
research Androgens and Erythropoiesis: Induction of Erythropoietin-Hypersecretory State and Effect of Finasteride on Erythropoietin Secretion
Androgens increase EPO production, finasteride doesn't significantly impact it.
research Critical Developmental Periods for Effects on Male Rat Genitalia Induced by Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride affects male rat genitalia development, causing abnormalities during specific pregnancy days.
research Persistent Erectile Dysfunction in Men Exposed to 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Finasteride, or Dutasteride
Using finasteride or dutasteride may cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction.
research Mechanism of Salutary Effects of Finasteride on Post-Traumatic Immune/Inflammatory Response
Finasteride reduces inflammation and improves immune response after trauma by altering hormone levels.
research Metabolic Dysfunction in Female Mice with Disruption of 5α-Reductase 1
Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Dietary Supplement Containing a Lipid Co-Extract from Serenoa Repens and Pygeum Africanum for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women: Results of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
The supplement with Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum significantly increased active hair growth and decreased rest phase hair in post-menopausal women with hair loss, with only mild digestive side effects.
research Cosmeceuticals
Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
research Conditional Disruption of Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Defines Its Critical Role in Hair Development and Regeneration
The hedgehog signaling pathway is crucial for hair growth but not for the initial creation of hair follicles.
research Epidemiology and Treatment Modalities for the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
More men are getting benign prostatic hyperplasia, and there are many treatments, from medication to surgery, with new methods being developed.
research Side Effects of Spironolactone Therapy in the Hirsute Woman
Spironolactone can cause side effects like irregular bleeding, but lower doses may reduce these effects and still improve hirsutism.
research Endocrine-Skin Interactions
Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.
research Regulation of Masculinization: Androgen Signaling for External Genitalia Development
Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.
research Decreased Fertility in Male Rats Administered the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride, Due to Deficits in Copulatory Plug Formation
Finasteride reduces male rat fertility by causing issues with copulatory plug formation.
research Increased Lactate Dehydrogenase Activity Is Dispensable in Squamous Carcinoma Cells of Origin
High lactate dehydrogenase activity is not necessary for the growth of squamous cell carcinoma.
research An N-Ethyl-N-Nitrosourea Induced Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Promoter Mutation Provides a Mouse Model for Endogenous Glucocorticoid Excess
Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.
research Evaluation of New Pregnane Derivatives as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New pregnane derivatives are effective at inhibiting an enzyme linked to hair loss and reducing oil gland activity.
research Hormonal Therapy in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.
research Antiandrogen Drugs Lower Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels in Hirsute Subjects: Evidence That Serum PSA Is a Marker of Androgen Action in Women
Antiandrogen drugs can reduce PSA levels in women with excess hair, suggesting PSA is a sign of male hormone activity in women.
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 Cold X5 Hairlaser Used to Treat Male Androgenic Alopecia and Hair Growth: An Uncontrolled Pilot Study
The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Context-Dependent Effect of sPLA2-IIA Induced Proliferation on Murine Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Human Epithelial Cancer
sPLA2-IIA increases growth in hair follicle stem cells and cancer cells, suggesting it could be targeted for hair growth and cancer treatment.
research Topical Ketoconazole for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Ketoconazole may help regrow hair and increase follicle size, but more research needed.
research The Effects of Finasteride on Hair Growth, Hair Cycle Stage, and Serum Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone in Adult Male and Female Stumptail Macaques
Finasteride increases hair growth, prolongs hair cycle, and lowers dihydrotestosterone levels.
research Effects of 1α,25-Dihydroxy-Vitamin D3 and Calcipotriol on Organotypic Cultures of Outer Root Sheath Cells: A Potential Model to Evaluate Antipsoriatic Drugs
Vitamin D compounds may help treat psoriasis by promoting skin cell differentiation.
research Evaluation of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride on Reproduction and Gonadal Development in Medaka, Oryzias Latipes
Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.