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.
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research The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer, and Depression
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.
research Association of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Male Pattern Baldness
Men with enlarged prostates often have more severe baldness.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Risk of Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Vertex pattern hair loss linked to higher prostate cancer risk.
research Finasteride, a Type 2 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.
research High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma Using Direct Injection with Column Switching
New method detects finasteride in plasma quickly and accurately without clean-up.
research Androgenic Alopecia and Insulin Resistance: Are They Really Related?
There is no significant link between male pattern baldness and insulin resistance.
research Finasteride Is the Main Inhibitor of 5α-Reductase Activity in Microdissected Dermal Papillae of Human Hair Follicles
Finasteride potentially treats hair loss by reducing DHT production.
research Male Pattern Hair Loss: Prevention Rather Than Regrowth
Preventing hair loss is more effective than regrowth; oral finasteride is a realistic option.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
research Caffeine and Its Role in Regulating Androgenetic Alopecia
Caffeine can potentially treat common hair loss by counteracting hair follicle shrinkage caused by hormones.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.
research A Clinical Overview of Hair Removal Using Lasers and Light Sources
Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.
research Permanent Alopecia After Systemic Chemotherapy: A Clinicopathological Study of 10 Cases
Chemotherapy can cause permanent, non-reversible hair loss similar to pattern baldness.
research Multi-Therapies in Androgenetic Alopecia: Review and Clinical Experiences
Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.
research Management of Hirsutism
Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
research Safety of Testosterone Use in Women
Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Management
The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
research Non-Polycystic Ovary Syndrome–Related Endocrine Disorders Associated with Hirsutism
Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.
research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research The Stumptailed Macaque as a Model for Androgenetic Alopecia: Effects of Topical Minoxidil Analyzed by Use of the Folliculogram
The study used monkeys to test a hair loss treatment called minoxidil, which showed positive results.
research Adipocyte-Myofibroblast Transition as a Possible Pathophysiological Step in Androgenetic Alopecia
AMT may cause hair loss and changing dWAT activity could help treat it.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
research Hirsutism
The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.
research Androgenetic, Diffuse, and Senescent Alopecia in Men: Practical Evaluation and Management
The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.
research Nanomilled Oral Testosterone Plus Dutasteride Effectively Normalizes Serum Testosterone in Normal Men With Induced Hypogonadism
A combination of nanomilled oral testosterone and dutasteride normalized testosterone levels in men with low testosterone and is safe for short-term use.
research The Diagnosis and Management of Hirsutism
The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.
research Androgenetic Alopecia And Hair Growth Promotion: Present And Future
Current research explores hair growth drugs, while future research aims for personalized treatments.
research An Overview of Management of Drug-Induced Hair and Nail Disorders
Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
research Conditions Simulating Androgenetic Alopecia
Different hair loss types need accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.