research A Review of the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.
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research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction and Depression in Finasteride Users for Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Serious Concern or Red Herring?
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause sexual dysfunction and depression, but these effects are usually temporary and the drug is generally safe. More research is needed.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.
research Letter to the Editor: Androgenetic Alopecia; Drug Safety and Therapeutic Strategies
Dutasteride is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and Acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
research A Review of Hormonal Therapy for Female Pattern (Androgenic) Alopecia
Hormonal therapies like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help some women with hair loss, but finasteride 1mg is not useful, and the effectiveness of other treatments is still unclear.
research Algorithmic Approach to the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Systematic Review
The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.
research Medicinal and Cosmetic Products Used in Treatment of Hair Loss
Some treatments for hair loss, like finasteride, biotin, and minoxidil, can be effective, but their success varies by individual case.
research Postmenopausal Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
research Does PSADT After Radical Prostatectomy Predict Overall Survival?—A Report from the SEARCH Database Group
Shorter PSADT after prostate surgery is linked to higher risk of death.
research A Review of Hormonal Therapy for Female Pattern (Androgenic) Alopecia
Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.
research Receipt of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Before Radical Cystectomy: Do They Render High-Grade Bladder Tumors Less Aggressive?
Taking 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors before bladder removal surgery might make high-grade bladder tumors less aggressive.
research Many Sexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride Are Attributable to a Nocebo Effect
Finasteride's sexual side effects may be due to nocebo effect.
research Luncheon Symposium: Update on the Efficacy and Safety of Dutasteride in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride is effective and safe for treating common hair loss, and it's more potent than finasteride, leading to better hair growth and thickness.
research Dutasteride/Finasteride: A Retrospective Study on Macular Abnormalities in Male Patients Treated for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy or Alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride may cause macular abnormalities.
research Finasteride and Sperm Concentration: Rapid Systematic Review
Finasteride appears safe for long-term sperm concentration, but more research is needed for clear conclusions.
research Efficacy of Non-Surgical Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analyses and an Assessment of Evidence Quality
Minoxidil and finasteride work best for hair loss; more research needed.
research Evaluation of Hair Growth Promoting Activity of Phyllanthus Niruri
Phyllanthus niruri extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
research Finasteride 5mg and Sexual Side Effects: How Many Are Related to a Nocebo Phenomenon?
Knowing about finasteride's sexual side effects increases reported dysfunction.
research Commentary on Article on Clinical Efficacy of Oral Finasteride by Won, Lew, and Sim
Finasteride at 2.5mg/day may help postmenopausal women with hair loss.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of a Randomized, Active- and Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Different Doses of Dutasteride Versus Placebo and Finasteride in the Treatment of Male Subjects With Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride 0.5mg was found to be more effective than finasteride 1mg in treating male pattern hair loss, with similar side effects.
research The Effects of Finasteride on the Expression of Dazl, Tsga10, Sycp3, Prm2 Genes During Spermatogenesis in Testes of NMRI Mice
Finasteride, at doses of 5mg or higher, may negatively affect male fertility by reducing the expression of certain genes involved in sperm production.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma with Low Dose Oral Minoxidil (1.25 mg Versus 2.5 mg) Along with Trichoscopic Pre- and Post-Treatment Evaluation
Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with low dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in men with hair loss, with slightly higher satisfaction at the higher minoxidil dose.
research Post Finasteride Syndrome: Demographics from FDA Database
Younger people (median age 35) experience more PFS-like symptoms with 1mg finasteride; more research needed.
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.
research Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Dutasteride in Korean Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: 5-Year Follow-Up Data
Dutasteride is safe and effective long-term for male hair loss.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Promising Therapies for Treating and Preventing Androgenic Alopecia
There are several promising treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, latanoprost, ketoconazole shampoo, anti-androgens, laser/light treatment, and platelet-rich plasma, but more research is needed.
research An Open-Label Pilot Clinical Trial of the JAK Inhibitor Tofacitinib for Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, improved hair regrowth in most patients with severe alopecia areata and had minimal side effects.
research Clinical Investigation of JAK Inhibitor Tofacitinib in Scarring Alopecias
Tofacitinib may slow hair loss in scarring alopecias but is unlikely to regrow significant hair.
research An Open-Label Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Tofacitinib in Moderate to Severe Patch-Type Alopecia Areata, Totalis, and Universalis
Tofacitinib may help treat severe hair loss, but more research is needed.