Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Finasteride, when taken daily, lowers dihydrotestosterone levels but doesn't noticeably affect adrenal steroid production, except by blocking the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme.

A topical treatment safely and effectively reduced acne by causing targeted cell death in sebaceous glands without side effects.

Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.

Cyproterone acetate effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute patients by lowering androgen levels and altering androgen metabolism.

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.

New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.

3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide is not a useful marker for androgen excess but may help monitor certain treatments.

Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.

High levels of androgens can cause skin issues like acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.

Women with a certain type of hair loss have more copper in the back of their head than the front, and treatment can normalize hair but not copper levels.

Taking spironolactone and linestrenol for androgen excess can lead to lower bone density in young women.

Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.

The human type II 5α-reductase gene, linked to certain male health conditions, has a specific structure and low similarity to other related genes.

The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.

Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.

Men over 66 taking medication for prostate enlargement have a higher risk of depression and self-harm, especially in the first 18 months of treatment.

Four-amino acid part makes enzyme sensitive to finasteride.

Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.

Finasteride potentially treats hair loss by reducing DHT production.

The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.

Scientists made new substances that can block an enzyme linked to prostate issues and hair loss, with potential for creating a new treatment.

Licorice extract helps hair growth and may treat hair loss.

The human type II 5α-reductase gene has a specific structure important for understanding certain medical conditions.

Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.