research Biology of Hair Growth
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
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research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Management
The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
research Ameliorative Effects of Rutin Against Metabolic, Biochemical, and Hormonal Disturbances in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Rats
Rutin may help treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in rats.
research Topical Melatonin for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Melatonin solution helps treat hair loss in men and women.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
research Global Photographic Assessment of Men Aged 18 to 60 Years with Male Pattern Hair Loss Receiving Finasteride 1 mg or Placebo
Finasteride significantly improves hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research Effect of Citrullus Colocynthis Schrad Fruits on Testosterone-Induced Alopecia
Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract may effectively treat testosterone-related hair loss, similar to finasteride.
research Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss with the Androgen Receptor Antagonist Flutamide
Flutamide improves female hair loss when other treatments fail, but may cause liver toxicity.
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 Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Emerging Clinical Problem
Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, neurological, and physical side effects in some people after taking finasteride.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Men: Presentation of 12 Cases and Literature Review
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in men is often missed and can come with symptoms like facial bumps and hair loss on eyebrows and limbs.
research Contribution of Androgens to Chronic Allograft Nephropathy Is Mediated by Dihydrotestosterone
Male hormones worsen kidney transplant damage, but blocking them helps.
research The Androgen Receptor and Its Use in Biological Assays: Looking Toward Effect-Based Testing and Its Applications
Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.
research Expression of Concern: Potential Risk for Developing Severe COVID-19 Disease Among Anabolic Steroid Users
Anabolic steroid users may face higher risk of severe COVID-19.
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 Pharmacologic Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Prostatic Disease
5α-Reductase inhibitors can help treat hair loss, acne, and prostate issues by reducing DHT levels.
research The Steroidogenesis Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces the Response to Both Stressful and Rewarding Stimuli
Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.
research In Vitro and In Vivo Structure-Activity Relationships of Novel Androgen Receptor Ligands with Multiple Substituents in the B-Ring
Certain changes to the B-ring of androgen receptor ligands can increase their effectiveness for potential treatments of muscle and bone conditions.
research Histological Evaluation of Follicular Delivery of Arginine via Nanostructured Lipid Carriers: A Novel Potential Approach for the Treatment of Alopecia
Using tiny fat particles to deliver arginine to hair follicles could be a new way to treat hair loss.
research How to Diagnose and Treat Women with Excessive Hair
Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.
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 Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone can reduce hair growth and testosterone in hirsutism, but is less effective than combined treatments.
research Alopecia Areata in a Rhesus Monkey (Macaca Mulatta)
The monkey's hair loss was due to an autoimmune disease, not genetics.
research Germacrone and Sesquiterpene-Enriched Extracts from Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb. Increase Skin Penetration of Minoxidil, a Hair Growth Promoter
Certain extracts from Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. and germacrone can boost the skin's absorption of minoxidil, a hair growth promoter, making it more effective.
research Effectiveness of Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate in Treating Dermatological Conditions Related to High Androgen Levels
The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.
research A Woman With Iatrogenic Androgenetic Alopecia Responding To Finasteride
EF and PXE not closely related.
research The Direct Inhibitory Effect of Dutasteride or Finasteride on Androgen Receptor Activity Is Cell Line Specific
Dutasteride and finasteride affect different cell types differently.