research Male-Pattern Baldness, Common Latent Viruses, and Microcompetition
Common latent viruses might contribute to male-pattern baldness by disrupting cell processes that normally suppress hair loss-related proteins.
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research Connarus Semidecandrus Jack Exerts Anti-Alopecia Effects by Targeting 5α-Reductase Activity and an Intrinsic Apoptotic Pathway
Connarus semidecandrus Jack extract promotes hair growth and thickness, reduces prostate cancer cell growth, and could potentially be used as a treatment for hair loss.
research Notes From The Editor Emeritus, 2011–2013
Caffeine can stimulate hair growth, but the best dose and frequency for hair loss treatment are still unknown.
research Glioblastoma Cells Express Crucial Enzymes Involved in Androgen Synthesis: 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase, 17-20α-Hydroxylase, 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase, and 5α-Reductase
Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.
research A Role for Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 1 in Vascular Remodeling During Endometrial Decidualization
The enzyme 5α-reductase is important for proper blood vessel development during the fertility-related transformation of the uterus lining.
research Development and Evaluation of Antisense shRNA-Encoding Plasmid Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Against 5-Alpha Reductase Activity
The new particle system could be a promising treatment for diseases related to the 5-α reductase enzyme.
research Formononetin: Novel Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia
Formononetin, found in red clover, may treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Male Pattern Baldness: Psychological Impact, Disease Association, and Treatment Options
Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
research Skin Deposition and Permeation of Finasteride In Vitro: Effects of Propylene Glycol, Ethanol, and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Propylene glycol and ethanol increase finasteride skin absorption, sodium lauryl sulfate doesn't.
research A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Controlled, Split-Scalp Study of the Efficacy and Safety of a 1550-nm Fractional Erbium-Glass Laser, Used in Combination with Topical 5% Minoxidil Versus 5% Minoxidil Alone, for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Laser and minoxidil combo promotes better hair growth than minoxidil alone, safely.
research 63-Year-Old Female with Diffuse Thinning of the Hair
Androgenetic alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be treated with topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, or oral spironolactone, and new treatments like platelet-rich plasma, low-level laser therapy, and janus-kinase inhibitors are being explored.
research Pharmacology of Topical Finasteride Formulations in Rats
Topical finasteride accumulates in the skin with minimal absorption into the bloodstream.
research Hair Follicle Targeting with Nanoparticles
Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
research Nonscarring Alopecias: Overview and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
research Repurposing of Drugs as Novel Influenza Inhibitors From Clinical Gene Expression Infection Signatures
A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.
research Finasteride Use During Pregnancy and Early Neonatal Outcome: A Case Report
Baby born healthy despite mom taking finasteride, but more research needed.
research Is Semen Analysis Necessary Prior to Initiation of Finasteride Treatment?
research Disorders of Excessive Hair Growth in Adolescents
Hirsutism in teen girls is common, usually harmless, but can sometimes signal serious issues and is treatable.
research Finasteride Effectively Attenuates the Impairments of Left Ventricular Function and Cardiac Sympathovagal Balance in Both Aging and Obese Male Rats via Reducing Systemic Oxidative Stress
Finasteride improves heart function and balance in aging and obese male rats by reducing oxidative stress.
research Physicochemical Characterization of Finasteride Nanosystem for Enhanced Topical Delivery
Chitosan-decorated finasteride nanosystems improve skin retention and could be a better treatment for hair loss.
research Finasteride Promotes Worsening of the Cardiac Deleterious Effects of Nandrolone Decanoate and Protects Against Genotoxic and Cytotoxic Damage
Finasteride worsens heart damage from nandrolone decanoate but protects against cell damage.
research Assessing Finasteride-Associated Sexual Dysfunction Using the FAERS Database
Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction reports.
research Chromatographic Methods for Determination of Finasteride and Tamsulosin Hydrochloride in Presence of Finasteride Degradation Product
Two methods can measure finasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride; HPLC is more advantageous, while TLC offers better separation.
research Controversies in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: The History of Finasteride
Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in most patients, but concerns about rare sexual side effects exist.
research Factors Driving Unique Urination Phenotypes of Male and Female 9-Week-Old C57BL/6J Mice
Testosterone significantly affects urination differences between male and female mice.
research Comparative Effectiveness of Finasteride vs Serenoa Repens in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Two-Year Study
Finasteride works better than Serenoa repens for male hair loss.
research Current Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
TURP is the best treatment for BPH, but some patients prefer medications like alpha-blockers and finasteride.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.
research Finasteride Inhibits the Disease-Modifying Activity of Progesterone in the Hippocampus Kindling Model of Epileptogenesis
Finasteride worsens seizures in epilepsy rats and speeds up epileptogenesis in mice.
research Can We Predict Prostate Size by Scoring Baldness? The Relationship of Androgenic Alopecia and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Baldness score can't be used to predict prostate size.