research What Do We Know About 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors?
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.
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research The Modern Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss can be treated with common methods like minoxidil and finasteride, but new potential treatments include growth factors, cytokines, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
research Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on Erectile Dysfunction in Men with Coronary Artery Disease
Men with lower education levels are more likely to have erectile dysfunction if they have coronary artery disease.
research Role of 5α-Dihydrotestosterone in Testicular Development of Gilthead Seabream Following Finasteride Administration
DHT affects testicular development and regulates spermatogenesis in some fish.
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 Effects of Non-Contingent Cocaine on 3alpha-Androstanediol: Disruption of Male Sexual Behavior
Cocaine impairs male sexual behavior and alters testosterone metabolism in the brain.
research Effect of Finasteride on Behavioral Arousal and Somatosensory Evoked Potentials in Fetal Sheep
Finasteride may affect fetal brain development and increase arousal, but more research is needed for safety confirmation.
research Safety Aspects of Androgen Treatment with 5α-Dihydrotestosterone
DHT is a strong androgen that may pose less risk to the prostate compared to testosterone.
research Preponderance of Serum and Intra-Hepatic 5α-Dihydrotestosterone in Males with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Despite Low Circulating Androgen Levels
Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.
research Chemical Mechanism of the Covalent Modification of 5-Alpha-Reductases by Finasteride as Probed by Secondary Tritium Isotope Effects
Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.
research Low Quality of Life and High HSS-29 Scores Reflect the Risk of Loss to Follow-Up: A Study in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Low quality of life and high HSS-29 scores increase risk of losing patients during treatment.
research Finasteride
Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
research The Efficacy of Terazosin, Finasteride, or Both in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Terazosin and finasteride effectively treat BPH, but combining them adds no extra benefit.
research Effects of Flutamide and Finasteride on Rat Testicular Descent
Androgens, like testosterone, are crucial for early testicular descent in rats.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Androgenetic alopecia in women needs more research and better management strategies.
research Effects of In Utero Exposure to Finasteride on Androgen-Dependent Reproductive Development in Male Rats
Exposure to finasteride in the womb caused lasting reproductive issues in male rats.
research Brachioradial Pruritus: Treatment with Topical Capsaicin
Capsaicin cream quickly relieved itching in two patients with brachioradial pruritus.
research Use of Finasteride in the Treatment of Men With Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
research Finasteride-Associated Male Infertility
Finasteride may worsen infertility in men with existing issues, but stopping it can improve sperm health.
research Targeted Transfollicular Delivery of Artocarpin Extract from Artocarpus Incisus by Means of Microparticles
Microparticles containing artocarpin extract could effectively treat hair loss and acne with minimal side effects.
research Analysis of the MicroRNA Expression Profile of Normal Human Dermal Papilla Cells Treated with 5α-Dihydrotestosterone
DHT affects hair follicle cells by changing microRNA levels, leading to less cell growth and more cell death.
research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
research The Ginsenosides of Panax Ginseng Promote Hair Growth via Similar Mechanism of Minoxidil
Ginsenosides in Panax ginseng boost hair growth like minoxidil.
research Finasteride Delays the Onset of Maternal Behavior in Primigravid Rats
Finasteride slows down motherly behavior in first-time pregnant rats.
research The Use of Dermal Papilla Cells in Studies of Normal and Abnormal Hair Follicle Biology
Dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and could help us understand and treat hair loss.
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 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 Adverse Sexual Effects of Treatment with Finasteride or Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction risk by 1.57 times in male hair loss treatment.
research Increased Polyamine Concentrations in the Hair of Cancer Patients
Hair can be used to measure cancer-related chemicals noninvasively.
research An Asian Traditional Herbal Complex Containing Houttuynia Cordata Thunb, Perilla Frutescens Var. Acuta, and Green Tea Stimulates Hair Growth in Mice
The Asian herbal mix with Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens, and green tea helped grow hair in mice.