research Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
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research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
research Chapter 17: Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs)
Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.
research Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, Compliance, Financial Considerations, and Ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Overview
Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.
research A Review: Different Types of Plants and Their Extract Use in Hair Loss and Hair Growth Therapy
Herbal treatments are effective and preferred for hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Use of Cyproterone Acetate in the Treatment of Acne, Hirsutism, and Virilism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
research The Role of Androgen and Androgen Receptor in Skin-Related Disorders
Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.
research Comparison of Spironolactone, Flutamide, and Finasteride Efficacy in the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.
research Treatment of Hirsutism and Acne with Cyproterone Acetate
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
research Male Hormonal Contraception: Looking Back and Moving Forward
New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.
research Female Adolescent Hair Disorders
Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
research Topical Antiandrogen Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris
Topical therapies show promise for hair loss and acne treatment with minimal side effects.
research Herbal Hair Gel Formulation with 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity and Standardization by HPTLC
The herbal hair gel could be a safe hair growth treatment with minimal side effects.
research Mesotherapy as a Promising Alternative to Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Mesotherapy is a promising alternative to minoxidil for hair loss with mild side effects.
research The Importance of Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibition in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride
Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with the Pure Antiandrogen Flutamide
Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.
research Development and Homeostasis of the Sebaceous Gland
The document concludes that understanding the sebaceous gland's development and function is key to addressing related skin diseases and aging effects.
research Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Finasteride
Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.
research Comparison of Cyproterone Acetate Plus Ethinyl Estradiol and Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.
research Ketoconazole Therapy for Women with Acne and/or Hirsutism
Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
research Androgens Affect the Activity of Human Sebocytes in Culture Depending on the Localization of the Sebaceous Glands, and Their Effect Is Antagonized by Spironolactone
Male hormones affect oil-producing skin cells differently based on their body location, and the drug spironolactone can reduce these effects.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
research Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Pharmacological Activity of New Steroidal Antiandrogens and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
research Finasteride and Androgenic Alopecia: From Therapeutic Options to Medical Implications
Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.
research Encapsulation of Finasteride with Native and Modified Gamma-Cyclodextrins: Extensive Characterization of the Complexes
Finasteride's solubility improves with native y-CDs, enhancing hair loss treatment and reducing side effects.
research Glucocorticoid and Sex Hormone Receptors: Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Relevance
Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.
research Arecaceae
Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.