research Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
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research The Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Clinical Manifestation of Drug-Induced Epigenetics Due to Endocrine Disruption
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
research Treating Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Easier Said Than Done
Progesterone treatment improved seizures in a woman with menstrual cycle-related epilepsy, but a wrong medication worsened her condition.
research Rodent Models in Placental Research: Implications for Fetal Origins of Adult Disease
Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
research The 'Bald' Phenotype (Androgenetic Alopecia) Is Caused by the High Glycemic, High Cholesterol, and Low Mineral 'Western Diet'
Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
research Proprietary Herbal Extract Downregulates the Gene Expression of IL-1α in HaCaT Cells: Possible Implications Against Nonscarring Alopecia
A herbal extract may help treat certain types of hair loss by reducing a specific gene's activity.
research Management of Hair Loss Associated with Endocrine Therapy in Patients with Breast Cancer: An Overview
Some breast cancer patients on hormone therapy experience hair loss, and treatments like certain topical inhibitors and supplements may help without harming their cancer prognosis.
research Is Paradoxical Hair Growth Caused by Low-Level Radiant Exposure by Home-Use Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Devices?
Home-use lasers and IPL devices are unlikely to directly cause paradoxical hair growth; it may be linked to inflammation or hormonal issues.
research Isolation and Quantification of Glycosaminoglycans from Human Hair Shaft
Human hair contains more glycosaminoglycans in children than adults, and these compounds decrease with age, possibly affecting hair thickness.
research Early Dengue Virus Infection in Human Skin: A Cycle of Inflammation and Infectivity
Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
research Raspberry Ketone: An Evidence-Based Systematic Review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
Raspberry ketone lacks sufficient human research to support health benefit claims and requires more rigorous studies to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
research Effect of Finasteride on Ovulation Induction in Nonresponder (Hyperandrogenic) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Women
Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.
research Female-Patterned Alopecia in Teenage Brothers with Unusual Histologic Features
Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
research Combined Analysis of Two Multicenter Studies of Finasteride 5 mg in the Treatment of Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride 5 mg effectively reduces urinary symptoms and PSA levels in men with enlarged prostates, with few sexual side effects.
research Assessment of the Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Interaction Between Terazosin and Finasteride
Terazosin and finasteride together cause no major issues.
research Serum Concentrations of Dihydrotestosterone Are Associated With Symptoms of Hypogonadism in Biochemically Eugonadal Men
Higher DHT levels are linked to fewer hypogonadism symptoms in men with normal testosterone levels.
research Testosterone Down-Regulates Expression of αVβ3-Integrin, E-Cadherin, and Mucin-1 During Uterine Receptivity Period in Rats
Testosterone reduces key molecules needed for early pregnancy in rats.
research Androgenetic Alopecia as an Early Marker of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Early hair loss may indicate future prostate issues.
research Hair Follicle Targeting with Nanoparticles
Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
research Male Pattern Baldness: Psychological Impact, Disease Association, and Treatment Options
Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
research From Bedside to Bench: Regulation of Host Factors in SARS-CoV-2 Infection
The conclusion is that certain genetic factors and blood types may affect COVID-19 severity, but changes in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes are not clearly linked to it.
research Trichodynia Revisited
Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition not directly linked to the amount or type of hair loss and may involve psychological factors, with treatments showing mixed results.
research In Vivo and In Silico Evaluation of the Ameliorative Effect of Hesperidin on Finasteride-Induced Testicular Oxidative Stress in Wistar Rats
Hesperidin protects rat testicles from finasteride damage and improves sperm health.
research Amelioration of Androgenetic Alopecia by Algal Oligosaccharides Prepared by Deep-Sea Bacterium Biodegradation
Algal oligosaccharides help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Ectodysplasin-A2 Induces Dickkopf 1 Expression in Human Balding Dermal Papilla Cells Overexpressing the Ectodysplasin A2 Receptor
A protein called ectodysplasin-A2 increases a hair growth inhibitor in balding cells, which could be a target for hair loss treatment.
research Emerging Topics in Cardiometabolic and Psychological Sequelae, Pathogenesis, and Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Review
The review concludes that more research is needed to better improve the health outcomes for people with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
research An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
research Exogenous Testosterone, Finasteride, and Castration Effects on Testosterone, Insulin, Zinc, and Chromium in Adult Male Rats
Testosterone and finasteride raise insulin and zinc, lower chromium in male rats.
research Finasteride 1 mg Has No Inhibitory Effect on Omeprazole Metabolism in Extensive and Poor Metabolizers for CYP2C19 in Japanese
Finasteride doesn't affect omeprazole metabolism in Japanese people.
research Metabolism of Finasteride in Rat Hepatic Microsomes: Age and Sex Differences and Effects of P450 Inducers
Finasteride metabolism varies by age, sex, and P450 inducers, with males processing it faster.