research Serum Prostate Specific Antigen Levels in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.
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research Testosterone: The Male Sex Hormone
More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
research Topical Eflornithine: Efficacy in Reducing Unwanted Facial Hair Growth in Women
Eflornithine cream effectively reduces women's unwanted facial hair but hair returns if treatment stops.
research Comparison of High-Dose Finasteride (5 mg/day) Versus Low-Dose Finasteride (2.5 mg/day) in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.
research Long-Term Dutasteride Therapy in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Alters Glucose and Lipid Profiles and Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research Human Scalp Hair Follicles Express Prostaglandin E2 Lipid Mediator and Receptors for PGE2
Human scalp hair follicles have PGE2 and its receptors, which might affect hair growth.
research Sex Hormones and Antiandrogens Influence In Vitro Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells and Outer Root Sheath Keratinocytes of Human Hair Follicles
Certain sex hormones and antiandrogens can either slow down or speed up the growth of human hair follicle cells depending on their concentration.
research The Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma on Hair Regrowth: A Clinical Study
PRP injections help hair regrowth safely but may need more research.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Case Study and Treatment Options
Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
research Topical Finasteride Versus Topical Spironolactone in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Topical spironolactone works better than topical finasteride for hair loss.
research The Use of Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) in Hair Care Products
Saw palmetto in hair products might reduce hair loss but can cause side effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review and Emerging Treatments
Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.
research Androgen Receptor-Mediated Inhibition of Cutaneous Wound Healing
Blocking testosterone speeds up wound healing in males.
research Key Targets of Hormonal Treatment of Prostate Cancer: The Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase
Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
research Crosstalk Between Androgen and Wnt/β-Catenin Leads to Changes in Wool Density in FGF5-Knockout Sheep
Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.
research Androgen Receptor-Mediated Inhibition of Cutaneous Wound Healing
Blocking testosterone speeds up wound healing in males.
research Intracrine Androgen Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Action Revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research Relative Binding Affinity of Novel Steroids to Androgen Receptors in Hamster Prostate
New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
research Interaction of Spironolactone with Rat Skin Androgen Receptor
Spironolactone reduces the number of androgen receptor sites in rat skin by blocking them with its metabolite.
research Uromedic® Pumpkin Seed Derived Δ7-Sterols, Extract and Oil Inhibit 5α-Reductases and Bind to Androgen Receptor In Vitro
Pumpkin seed products may help improve prostate and bladder health by blocking certain enzymes and hormone receptors.
research Guava Leaf Extract as Bioactive Substances for Anti-Androgen and Antioxidant Activities
Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.
research Cyanidin-3-O-Glucoside And Its Derivative Vitisin A Alleviate Androgenetic Alopecia By Exerting Anti-Androgen Effect And Inhibiting Dermal Papilla Cell Apoptosis
C3G and Vitisin A may help prevent hair loss by blocking male hormones and stopping hair cell death.
research Androgen Biosynthesis Inhibitors And Androgen Receptor Antagonists
Anti-androgen drugs can treat conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness by blocking effects of testosterone and DHT.
research Germacrene Analogs Are Anti-Androgenic on Androgen-Dependent Cells
Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.
research Rapid Nongenomic Modulation by Neurosteroids of Dendritic Spines in the Hippocampus: Androgen, Estrogen, and Corticosteroid
Sex and stress steroids quickly change brain cell structures in the hippocampus.
research Nipple Differentiation in Fetal Male Rats Treated with an Inhibitor of the Enzyme 5α-Reductase: Definition of a Selective Role for Dihydrotestosterone
Blocking a specific enzyme in male rat fetuses leads to the development of nipples and feminized genitalia.
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 A New Way to Restore Tumor Suppressor Function
New treatments may restore cancer-blocking proteins, slow prostate cancer, identify drug targets, and potentially regrow hair.
research Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men with Suppressed Testosterone Production: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Testosterone increases muscle mass regardless of DHT conversion blocking.
research 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors reduce the effects of testosterone by blocking its conversion into a stronger form.