research Classification Scale for Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Scale created to measure hair loss in men and women; MK-386 reduces acne; Niaspan treats dyslipidemia; minoxidil increases heart rate.
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research The Development of BRL 7660 as an Anti-Acne Agent
BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.
research Adverse Events with Finasteride or Dutasteride: FAERS
Lower finasteride doses had more side effects; dutasteride caused back pain; more research needed on post-finasteride syndrome.
research Intraethnic Variation in Steroid-5-Alpha-Reductase Polymorphisms in Prostate Cancer Patients: A Potential Factor Implicated in 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Treatment
Genetic differences within ethnic groups may affect prostate cancer treatment effectiveness.
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 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Components as Antiandrogens From Herbal Medicine
A plant extract was found to effectively block an enzyme related to male hormone-related diseases.
research Androgen Receptor Inhibition Is Involved in Finasteride-Reduced AML Cell Proliferation
Finasteride reduces AML cell growth by inhibiting androgen receptors.
research Influence of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Usage on the Reproductive Function of Married Men
Finasteride does not negatively affect male reproductive function.
research Comparison Between Two Different Hamster Models Used for the Determination of Testosterone and Finasteride Activity
Young and adult hamsters both respond similarly to testosterone and finasteride treatments, but young hamsters aren't good for testing the inhibitory activity of a specific enzyme.
research Study of QuantiFERON’s Conversion/Reversal Phenomena in Patients with Psoriasis During Biological Treatment
Young men taking finasteride for hair loss have a higher risk of sexual dysfunction.
research Identification of Anabolic Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators with Reduced Activities in Reproductive Tissues and Sebaceous Glands
Two new compounds were found to build bone and muscle without affecting reproductive organs and skin oil glands.
research Current and Future Medical Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for hair loss vary, but cell-based options may be the future.
research Litigation Associated With 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor Use: A Canadian Legal Database Review
Canadian lawsuits involving 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are related to persistent erectile dysfunction side effects, with no judgments against companies yet.
research Management of Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride helps manage male hair loss, but realistic expectations and support are crucial.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Effect of Hydrangea Serrata Extract and Its Active Component Hydrangenol: In Vitro and In Vivo Study
Hydrangea serrata extract may promote hair growth and improve hair health.
research Plants as Potential Active Components in Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Plant extracts may help treat hormone-related hair loss.
research Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Action of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors May Be Mediated by Dehydroepiandrosterone
Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.
research How Do 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Change PSA Density in Patients on Active Surveillance?
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors lower PSA density but higher PSA density indicates disease progression.
research Change in Hair Growth-Related Gene Expression Profile in Human Isolated Hair Follicles Induced by 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors – Dutasteride and Finasteride – in the Presence of Testosterone
Dutasteride and finasteride can help increase hair growth gene expression but need further improvement.
research Stauntonia Hexaphylla Extract Ameliorates Androgenic Alopecia by Inhibiting Androgen Signaling in Testosterone-Induced Alopecia Mice
Stauntonia hexaphylla extract can help treat hair loss by blocking certain hormones.
research Effect of Saw Palmetto Supplements on Androgen-Sensitive LNCaP Human Prostate Cancer Cell Number and Syrian Hamster Flank Organ Growth
Saw palmetto supplements may reduce prostate cancer cell growth without being toxic.
research Risk Associated with the Use of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors with Minoxidil in Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Literature Review
The combination of finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil is generally safe for treating male hair loss with minimal side effects.
research Aphalangia Possibly Linked to Unintended Use of Finasteride During Early Pregnancy
Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
research Cyclohex-1-Ene Carboxylic Acids: Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Inhibitors of Human 5α Reductase
Scientists made new substances that can block an enzyme linked to prostate issues and hair loss, with potential for creating a new treatment.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase of De Novo Generation of Short Antioxidant Peptides
DK peptides can reduce hair loss by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme and have antioxidant effects.
research Induction of Hair Growth by Skin Irritants and Its Relation to Skin Protein Kinase C Isoforms
Skin irritants can promote hair growth by affecting specific skin proteins.
research New Progesterone Esters as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
research Novel Lead Generation Through Hypothetical Pharmacophore Three-Dimensional Database Searching: Discovery of Isoflavonoids as Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Rat 5α-Reductase
Researchers found new potential but less potent rat enzyme inhibitors using a 3D model.
research Establishment and Characterization of Matched Immortalized Human Frontal and Occipital Scalp Dermal Papilla Cell Lines from Androgenetic Alopecia
Scientists created cell lines from balding patients and found that cells from the front of the scalp are more affected by hormones that cause hair loss than those from the back.
research Isolation and HPLC Quantitative Determination of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors from Tectona Grandis Leaf Extract
Teak leaf extract contains compounds that could help treat hair loss.