research Mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia: Addressing Speculations Through Empirical Evidence
Hair loss in men is mainly caused by hormones and genes, and while current treatments can slow it down, they can't fully stop it.
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research Germacrene Analogs Are Anti-Androgenic on Androgen-Dependent Cells
Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.
research The Involvement of Androgens in Human Hair Growth
Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
research Dutasteride: A Review of Its Use in the Management of Prostate Disorders
Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.
research The Influence of Low Dose Finasteride, a Type II 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Neuroactive Steroids
Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Update on Etiology
AGA, a common hair loss, is caused by genetics, hormones, age, and environmental factors.
research Effect and Mechanism of Docosahexaenoic Acid on the Proliferation of Dermal Papilla Cells
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may help hair growth by promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation.
research Minoxidil Use in Androgenic Alopecia
Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and enlarge small follicles in common hair loss, but doesn't stop it, and its effects can be boosted when combined with finasteride.
research Finasteride in Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause side effects like low libido and dizziness.
research Finasteride and Male Fertility
Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
research Understanding Androgenetic Alopecia: Continuing Medical Education
The document concludes that androgenetic alopecia is common, has a genetic link, and can be diagnosed and treated with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
research Skin and Hair
The document concludes that protecting skin from the sun, avoiding smoking, and using treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help manage skin and hair aging.
research The Effect of Finasteride on the Male Rat Brain
Finasteride affects the male rat brain by reducing certain protein activation, but these effects may reverse after stopping the drug.
research The Laboratory in the Multidisciplinary Diagnosis of Differences or Disorders of Sex Development (DSD)
Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
research Advances in Knowledge of Androgens: How Intentional and Accidental Neurosteroid Changes Inform Us of Their Action and Role
Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
research 28 Hair Restoration
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
research Androgen Status in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with male pattern baldness may not have different hormone levels, but their hair follicles are likely more sensitive to hormones.
research Androgen Effects on the Skin
Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
research Androgenic Alopecia: Pathogenetic Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches
The document concludes that current treatments for androgenic alopecia are not fully effective, but new therapies like botulinum toxin and PRP show promise, and future gene therapy could be beneficial.
research Prostate Cancer and Androgenic Alopecia
The document suggests more research is needed to understand the link between baldness and prostate cancer.
research Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.
research Finasteride in Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Finasteride is effective in stopping hair loss and promoting regrowth in most men with mild side effects.
research Dutasteride
Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase in the Rat Prostate by Cimicifuga Racemosa
Cimicifuga racemosa extract may help prevent and treat prostate issues by inhibiting 5α-reductase.
research Role of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Benign Prostatic Diseases
5α-reductase inhibitors help shrink the prostate, improve urinary symptoms, and may reduce prostate cancer risk.
research A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study on the Effects of Pioglitazone on Cortisol Metabolism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
research Pharmacodynamic Modeling of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride, a drug that changes testosterone to a different hormone, was studied and its effects over time were modeled successfully.
research Dutasteride: A Guide to Its Use as Monotherapy in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia, improving symptoms and quality of life.
research Androgen Biosynthetic Pathways in the Human Prostate
DHT in the human prostate is produced through multiple pathways, not just from testosterone.
research 46,XY DSD Due to Impaired Androgen Production
Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.