research Overview of Treatment Methods for Hormonal Hair Loss
Choosing the right treatment for hair loss is complex and depends on effectiveness, side effects, practicality, and cost.
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research Recommendations on the Clinical Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Consensus Document from the Spanish Group of Trichology of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Dermatologists recommend oral dutasteride for male hair loss, low-dose oral minoxidil for female hair loss, and a multidisciplinary approach for young patients, with caution during pregnancy.
research The Spectrum of Fibrosing Alopecias
The document concludes that different types of permanent hair loss conditions are related and early treatment is key to preventing further damage.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Oral and Topical Spironolactone in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment: A Systematic Review
Spironolactone can effectively treat hair loss with manageable side effects.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Management, and Drug Repurposing
PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.
research Structural Perspectives on the Androgen Receptor, the Elusive Shape-Shifter
The androgen receptor's shape-changing ability helps it function but can lead to cancer treatment resistance.
research Topical Cyperus Rotundus Oil
Cyperus rotundus oil effectively reduces unwanted hair without side effects.
research Evaluation of a Novel Dry Eye Model Induced by Oral Administration of Finasteride
Finasteride causes reduced tear flow and severe eye inflammation.
research A Woman With Iatrogenic Androgenetic Alopecia Responding To Finasteride
EF and PXE not closely related.
research 5 mg/Day Finasteride Treatment for Normoandrogenic Asian Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride improves hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
research Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Pumpkin seed oil helps hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Hepatotoxicity with Low- and Ultralow-Dose Flutamide: A Surveillance Study on 203 Hyperandrogenic Young Females
Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.
research Enhancement of Percutaneous Absorption of Finasteride by Cosolvents, Cosurfactant, and Surfactants
Transcutol P best increases Finasteride absorption for hair loss treatment.
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 5α-Reductase Isozymes and Aromatase mRNA Levels in Plucked Hair from Young Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.
research Finasteride-Induced Gynecomastia in a 62-Year-Old Man
Finasteride caused enlarged breast tissue in a 62-year-old man.
research Discovery of Natural Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne and Beyond
Spironolactone is a low-cost, effective, and generally safe treatment for various skin conditions related to hormones.
research Natural Hair Supplement: Friend or Foe? Saw Palmetto, A Systematic Review in Alopecia
Saw palmetto supplements may modestly improve hair regrowth with few side effects, but more research is needed.
research Medications and Hair Transplantation
Minoxidil and finasteride combined can effectively treat hair loss.
research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update Of Treatment Options
Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Alopecia in Women
Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.
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 Clinical and Endocrine Effects of Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.
research RU 58841, A New Specific Topical Antiandrogen: A Candidate of Choice for the Treatment of Acne, Androgenetic Alopecia, and Hirsutism
RU 58841 may treat acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research Presentation of a Meningioma in a Transwoman After Nine Years of Cyproterone Acetate and Estradiol Intake: Case Report and Literature Review
A transwoman developed a brain tumor after nine years of hormone therapy, suggesting a possible link between the treatment and tumor development.
research What Every Physician Should Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.
research The Frequency of Metabolic Syndrome Is Higher Among Brazilian Women With PCOS, Menstrual Irregularity, and Hyperandrogenism
Brazilian women with PCOS and both menstrual irregularity and high male hormone levels have a higher chance of having metabolic syndrome.
research The Effect of 5-Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.