research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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research Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb. Essential Oil Slows Hair Growth and Lightens Skin in Axillae: A Randomized, Double-Blinded Trial
Curcuma aeruginosa essential oil effectively reduces hair growth and lightens underarm skin.
research Formulation of a Film-Coated Dutasteride Tablet Bioequivalent to a Soft Gelatin Capsule (Avodart): Effect of Gamma-Cyclodextrin and Solubilizers
Created tablet similar to Avodart using γ-cyclodextrin and solubilizers.
research Compilation of a Comprehensive Gene Panel for Systematic Assessment of Genes That Govern an Individual’s Drug Responses
Researchers found that most genes affecting drug responses are not fully covered by commercial SNP chips, suggesting the need for more comprehensive tools to optimize drug selection based on genetics.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: When Will We Get the Courage to Fight the Dictating Pharma Industry Despite Awareness of Sexual, Neurological, and Metabolic Side Effects in Young Men for Over a Decade
Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
research Sdr16c5 and Sdr16c6 Control a Dormant Pathway at a Bifurcation Point Between Meibogenesis and Sebogenesis
Sdr16c5 and Sdr16c6 genes regulate a key point in lipid production that affects eye and skin gland function.
research Assessing Dutasteride-Associated Sexual Dysfunction Using the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Dutasteride is linked to a higher chance of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger males and the elderly.
research Consequences of Steroid-5α-Reductase Deficiency and Inhibition in Vertebrates
Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
research Comments Concerning the Real Risk of Sexual Adverse Events Secondary to the Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
research The Effect of Finasteride and Dutasteride on the Synthesis of Neurosteroids by Glioblastoma Cells
Finasteride and dutasteride reduce neurosteroid production, possibly helping treat glioblastoma.
research Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Human Type I Steroid 5α-Reductase
New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
research Sebaceous Gland Abnormalities in Fatty Acyl CoA Reductase 2 (Far2) Null Mice Result in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
research Neonatal Finasteride Administration Decreases Dopamine Release in Nucleus Accumbens After Alcohol and Food Presentation in Adult Male Rats
Finasteride given to baby rats reduces dopamine release and increases alcohol consumption in adult males.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride but Not Finasteride Protects Dopamine Neurons in the MPTP Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.
research Exposure of Xenopus Laevis Tadpoles to Finasteride, an Inhibitor of 5-Alpha Reductase Activity, Impairs Spermatogenesis and Alters Hypophyseal Feedback Mechanisms
Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.
research Attenuation of 5α-Reductase-Mediated Progesterone Metabolism Promotes Differentiation of Human Endometrial Stromal Cells for the Establishment of Pregnancy
Reducing 5α-reductase activity helps endometrial cells differentiate, aiding pregnancy.
research Early Postnatal Allopregnanolone Levels Alteration and Adult Behavioral Disruption in Rats: Implications for Drug Abuse
Changing allopregnanolone levels in baby rats affects their adult behavior and alcohol use.
research Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research Functional Complexity of Hair Follicle Stem Cell Niche and Therapeutic Targeting of Niche Dysfunction for Hair Regeneration
Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Neonatal Finasteride Administration Alters Hippocampal α4 and δ GABAAR Subunits Expression and Behavioral Responses to Progesterone in Adult Rats
research The Redox Biochemistry of Human Hair Pigmentation
Human hair color is influenced by complex biochemical processes involving enzymes and reactive oxygen species.
research The Pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.
research Age-Induced Hair Greying: The Multiple Effects of Oxidative Stress
Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.
research Hair Changes Caused by Aging
Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.
research Age-Induced Hair Graying and Oxidative Stress
Gray hair is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair cells.
research Chemical Mechanism of the Covalent Modification of 5-Alpha-Reductases by Finasteride as Probed by Secondary Tritium Isotope Effects
Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.
research 5α-Reductases in Human Physiology: An Unfolding Story
We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
research 5α-Reductases in Human Physiology: An Unfolding Story
Enzymes called 5α-reductases have many body functions and need more research to safely use inhibitors.
research A Glutathione-Dependent Control of the Indole Butyric Acid Pathway Supports Arabidopsis Root System Adaptation to Phosphate Deprivation
Glutathione helps Arabidopsis roots adapt to low phosphate by regulating a specific growth pathway.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Alter Steroid Metabolism and May Contribute to Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and Vascular Disease: A Medical Hypothesis
Some hair loss and prostate drugs might increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.