research Intracrine Androgen Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Action Revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
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research Hair Growth and Rejuvenation: An Overview
The document concludes that minoxidil and finasteride are proven for hair growth, herbal remedies show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Effects of Subchronic Finasteride Treatment and Withdrawal on Neuroactive Steroid Levels and Their Receptors in the Male Rat Brain
Finasteride treatment changes brain steroid levels and receptors, affecting brain function even after stopping treatment.
research Molecular Basis of Androgenetic Alopecia: From Androgen to Paracrine Mediators Through Dermal Papilla
Male pattern baldness involves hormones and cell signals affecting hair growth.
research What Do We Know About Phytotherapy of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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 A Population-Based Study of the Risk of Osteoporosis and Fracture with Dutasteride and Finasteride
Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risk for osteoporosis and fractures in older men.
research Neuroactive Steroid Levels and Psychiatric and Andrological Features in Post-Finasteride Patients
Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.
research Hair Biology
The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
research Patients With a Large Prostate Show a Higher Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia
Large prostate links to more hair loss, but age of onset doesn't affect it.
research Finasteride and Its Potential for the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: Evidence to Date
Finasteride shows promise for female hair loss, but more research needed.
research Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss with the Androgen Receptor Antagonist Flutamide
Flutamide improves female hair loss when other treatments fail, but may cause liver toxicity.
research Androgenetic Alopecia as an Early Marker of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Early hair loss may indicate prostate issues.
research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men
Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
research The Effects of Lovastatin on Conventional Medical Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms with Finasteride
Lovastatin doesn't improve lower urinary tract symptoms treatment.
research The Role of Non-Aromatizable Testosterone Metabolite in Metabolic Pathways
Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.
research Neuropsychological Assessment in Elderly Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with Dutasteride
Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
research Long-Term Dutasteride Therapy in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Alters Glucose and Lipid Profiles and Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Induced Delusional Disorder with the Potential of a Mass Psychogenic Illness?
PFS might be a delusional disorder with potential to become mass psychogenic illness.
research Nonsurgical Therapy for Hair Loss
Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
research Hair Restoration in Androgenetic Alopecia: Looking Beyond Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Hair Transplantation
Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
research Topical Antiandrogens
Topical antiandrogens might treat skin issues like hair growth, balding, and acne, but finding effective treatments without side effects is challenging.
research Long-Term Treatment with Finasteride Induces Apoptosis and Pathological Changes in Female Mice
Finasteride causes harmful organ changes in female mice.
research Clomiphene Citrate Rescue of Spermatogenesis in Men with Infertility While Remaining on Finasteride: A Case Report
Clomiphene citrate improves fertility in men taking finasteride for hair loss.
research Effect of Finasteride on Lipid Profile in Individuals with Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride lowers good cholesterol, raises bad fats, and may increase heart disease risk.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Cutaneous Androgen Metabolism: Basic Research And Clinical Perspectives
Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
research Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride: Could They Be Permanent?
Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.