research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
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research The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition With Dutasteride and Finasteride on Bone Mineral Density, Serum Lipoproteins, Hemoglobin, Prostate Specific Antigen, and Sexual Function in Healthy Young Men
Dutasteride and finasteride do not significantly affect bone density, blood fats, or blood production, but slightly lower PSA levels and minimally impact sexual function in healthy young men.
research Response to Letter: Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss
Finasteride's sexual side effects not caused by androgen deficiency or SRD5A inhibition.
research Macular Abnormalities Associated With 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, drugs for prostate issues and hair loss, may lead to eye abnormalities in men.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Increase Acute Coronary Syndrome Risk in Patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Taking both finasteride and dutasteride for prostate issues may raise the risk of heart problems.
research The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
research A Perspective on the Evolving Landscape in Male Reproductive Medicine
Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.
research Determination of Rat 5α-Reductase Type 1 Isozyme Activity and Its Inhibition by Novel Steroidal Oxazolines
New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors—Reply
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
research Mechanism-Based Inhibition of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase by Finasteride: Enzyme-Catalyzed Formation of NADP-Dihydrofinasteride, a Potent Bisubstrate Analog Inhibitor
Finasteride effectively blocks enzyme causing male pattern baldness.
research Acne
Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
research Effect of Eurycoma Longifolia Extract on Testosterone Synthesis in TM3 Leydig Cells Under Oxidative Stress
Eurycoma longifolia extract may help increase testosterone levels and reduce andropause symptoms.
research Steroidal 5α-Reductase and 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase (CYP17) Inhibitors Useful in the Treatment of Prostatic Diseases
Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
research Serum 3α-Androstanediol-Glucuronide Is Decreased in Nonhirsute Women with Acne Vulgaris
Women with acne have lower levels of a specific hormone marker than women without acne.
research Androgenic Alopecia May Have Evolved to Protect Men from Prostate Cancer by Increasing Skin Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation
Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.
research Enhanced Remyelination During Late Pregnancy: Involvement of the GABAergic System
Late pregnancy helps repair brain damage in rats due to the GABAergic system.
research Update on Idiopathic Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research The Persistent Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Used in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia on Men’s Health
Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss can cause lasting sexual, physical, mental, and vascular health issues in men, even after stopping the medication.
research Efficacy of a Nutritional Supplement Standardized in Fatty Acids and Phytosterols on Hair Loss and Hair Health in Both Women and Men
The nutritional supplement improved hair quality and reduced hair loss.
research Penile Vascular Abnormalities in Young Men with Persistent Side Effects After Finasteride Use for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
research 11α-Hydroxyprogesterone, a Potent 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Inhibitor, Is Metabolized by Steroid-5α-Reductase and Cytochrome P450 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase to Produce C11α-Derivatives of 21-Deoxycortisol and 11-Hydroxyandrostenedione In Vitro
11α-Hydroxyprogesterone is changed into different substances by certain enzymes and may play a role in prostate cancer.
research Evaluating 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Male Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective in treating male hair loss but can cause sexual side effects and birth defects.
research Adverse Side Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy: Persistent Diminished Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, and Depression in a Subset of Patients
Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
research Novel Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase
New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
research 5α-Reductase Activity in the Human Hair Follicle Concentrates in the Dermal Papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
research Steady-State Pharmacokinetics of Oral Testosterone Undecanoate with Concomitant Inhibition of 5α-Reductase by Finasteride
Finasteride doesn't affect oral testosterone undecanoate, and high DHT levels may cause acne, prostate issues, and hair loss.
research Biosynthesis of Dihydrotestosterone by a Pathway That Does Not Require Testosterone as an Intermediate in the SZ95 Sebaceous Gland Cell Line
Dihydrotestosterone can be made from dehydroepiandrosterone in skin cells without needing testosterone.
research Alterations in Androgen Conjugate Levels in Women and Men with Alopecia
People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.
research Profile of the Progesterone Derivative Chlormadinone Acetate: Pharmacodynamic Properties and Therapeutic Applications
Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.