research Using 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Safely: What Primary Care Physicians Need to Know
5 alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, cognitive, and muscle side effects, and may slightly increase aggressive cancer risk.
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research Persistent Sexual, Emotional, and Cognitive Impairment Post-Finasteride
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual, emotional, and cognitive issues, with varying severity.
research Combination Therapy With Finasteride and Low-Dose Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride and low-dose dutasteride combo improves hair growth and reduces hair loss with no major side effects.
research Antiandrogen And Hormonal Treatment Of Acne
Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.
research Antiandrogen Therapy in Dermatology
Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.
research The Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia in Children: Considerations of Pathophysiological Plausibility
AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
research Medical Management of Male Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride can slow or halt hair loss, but may have side effects.
research Effects of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride on Serum Levels of Gonadal, Adrenal, and Hypophyseal Hormones and Its Clinical Significance: A Prospective Clinical Study
Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.
research Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia
Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.
research Is There an Association Between 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Metabolic Syndrome? A Narrative Review of the Literature
Finasteride and dutasteride may cause metabolic issues like liver disease and diabetes.
research Progesterone-Induced Stimulation of Mammary Tumorigenesis Is Due to the Progesterone Metabolite, 5α-Dihydroprogesterone (5αP), and Can Be Suppressed by the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride
Progesterone byproduct 5αP stimulates mammary tumor growth, but finasteride can suppress it.
research Inhibition of Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase with Finasteride: Sleep-Related Erections, Potency, and Libido in Healthy Men
Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.
research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
research Alpha-Spinasterol from Melandrium Firmum Attenuates Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in a Rat Model
α-spinasterol from Melandrium firmum can help reduce prostate enlargement.
research The Steroidogenesis Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces the Response to Both Stressful and Rewarding Stimuli
Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.
research Finasteride Delays Atherosclerosis Progression in Mice and Is Associated With a Reduction in Plasma Cholesterol in Men
Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.
research Finasteride
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer chances.
research Androgen Metabolism as It Affects Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia
Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.
research Comparison of Finasteride and Flutamide in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride and flutamide both reduce hair growth, but finasteride has fewer side effects.
research Ketoconazole as an Adjunct to Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Ketoconazole shampoo with finasteride improves hair density in men with hair loss.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: A New Hope in Dermatology?
Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Sexual Function: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
research The Efficacy and Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis and Benefit–Risk Assessment of Finasteride and Dutasteride
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss, but may cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
research Marked Suppression of Dihydrotestosterone in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Dutasteride, a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Dutasteride more effectively lowers DHT levels in men with enlarged prostates than finasteride.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
research Effects of Pre- and Post-Pubertal Dihydrotestosterone Treatment on Penile Length in 5α-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency
Dihydrotestosterone treatment can help penis growth in boys with 5α-reductase deficiency but doesn't fully normalize size after puberty.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Alters Pregnane Metabolism in the Late Pregnant Mare
Inhibiting 5α-reductase increases progesterone levels in late pregnant mares.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.