research Pathogenesis of Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness involves three mechanisms and finasteride can help reverse it.
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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 Simultaneous Determination of Androgens and Prostaglandins in Human Urine Using Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Researchers developed a reliable way to measure hormones in urine, showing that a baldness treatment doesn't change hormone levels.
research Drug Discovery for Alopecia: Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow
Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
research Shedding: How to Manage a Common Cause of Hair Loss
Manage hair shedding by identifying triggers, possibly using supplements or medications, and tracking with a health calendar.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.
research Synthesis and Actions of 5α-Reduced Metabolites of Testosterone in the Nervous System
Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
research Hair Growth Effects of Oral Administration of Finasteride, a Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, Alone and in Combination with Topical Minoxidil in the Balding Stumptail Macaque
Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.
research Gender-Specific Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Metabolic Syndrome in a Middle-Aged Korean Population
Female hair loss linked to metabolic syndrome, not in males.
research Finasteride Induced Depression: A Prospective Study
Finasteride may cause slight depression and anxiety.
research Molecular Mechanisms of Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
research Cedrol in Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) as a Promising Hair Growth Drug: The Effects of Oral and External Administration on Hair Regeneration and Its Mechanism
Cedrol from ginger can promote hair growth when taken orally.
research MitoQ Enhances CYP19A1 Expression to Stimulate WNT/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway for Promoting Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia
MitoQ may help treat hair loss by boosting hair growth pathways.
research C19 and C21 5β/5α Metabolite Ratios in Subjects Treated with the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Comparison of Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
research Virilizing Ovarian Tumor in a Woman with an Adrenal Nodule
A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Referral Center
Many women with hair loss also have thyroid issues, high blood pressure, and low Vitamin D.
research Lower Prostate Cancer Risk in Swedish Men with the Androgen Receptor E213 A-Allele
Swedish men with the E213 A-allele of the androgen receptor have a lower risk of prostate cancer.
research Eleven Pairs of Japanese Male Twins Suggest the Role of Epigenetic Differences in Androgenetic Alopecia
Epigenetic differences affect hair loss in identical Japanese male twins.
research Prioritizing Susceptibility Genes for the Prognosis of Male-Pattern Baldness With Transcriptome-Wide Association Study
Identified genes linked to male-pattern baldness may help develop new treatments.
research Weekly Treatment with SAMiRNA Targeting the Androgen Receptor Ameliorates Androgenetic Alopecia
A new treatment called SAMiRNA-AR68 increases hair count in people with hair loss, showing similar results to existing treatments but without side effects.
research The Pathogenesis and Treatment Progress of Androgenic Alopecia
Future treatments for androgenic alopecia may focus on reactivating hair follicle stem cells and improving drug delivery.
research Reversal of Baldness in Patient Receiving Minoxidil for Hypertension
Minoxidil helped bald patient regrow hair.
research Polymorphic CAG Repeat Numbers in the Androgen Receptor Gene of Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients
Longer CAG repeats in gene linked to more severe hair loss in females.
research The Association of Serum Adipokines, Insulin Resistance and Vitamin D Status in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher leptin and lower vitamin D levels may contribute to male pattern baldness.
research Hair Transplantation in the United States: A Population-Based Survey of Female and Male Pattern Baldness
Americans see hair transplants as valuable for treating hair loss and want them to be more affordable and tailored to each gender.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Advances in Knowledge of Androgens: How Intentional and Accidental Neurosteroid Changes Inform Us of Their Action and Role
Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
research The AR/miR-221/IGF-1 Pathway Mediates the Pathogenesis of Androgenetic Alopecia
A specific pathway involving AR, miR-221, and IGF-1 plays a key role in causing common hair loss.
research Alopecias: Practical Tips for the Management of Biopsies and Main Diagnostic Clues for General Pathologists and Dermatopathologists
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.