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Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
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research Exogenous Testosterone or Testosterone with Finasteride Increases Bone Mineral Density in Older Men with Low Serum Testosterone
Testosterone therapy increases bone density in older men with low testosterone levels.
research Androgen Therapy in Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.
research Androgen Therapy in Women: A Reappraisal: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
research Kinase Inhibition with BAY 43-9006 in Renal Cell Carcinoma
BAY 43-9006 helps control kidney cancer growth but doesn't significantly increase overall survival.
research Finasteride 5mg and Sexual Side Effects: How Many Are Related to a Nocebo Phenomenon?
Knowing about finasteride's sexual side effects increases reported dysfunction.
research Adverse Side Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy: Persistent Diminished Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, and Depression in a Subset of Patients
Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
research Acne, the Skin Microbiome, and Antibiotic Treatment
Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.
research Preventing the Development of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Surgery
Preoperative pain assessment, regional anesthesia, and vitamin C can help prevent CRPS after surgery.
research Cutaneous Reactions to Recombinant Cytokine Therapy
Recombinant cytokine therapy can cause skin reactions ranging from mild to severe.
research Minoxidil: A Review of Its Pharmacological Properties and Therapeutic Use
Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
research YAP And TAZ Are Essential For Basal And Squamous Cell Carcinoma Initiation
YAP and TAZ proteins are necessary for the development of two types of skin cancer.
research Ovarian Leukocyte Distribution and Cytokine/Chemokine mRNA Expression in Follicular Fluid Cells in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.
research Fulvestrant: A New Treatment Option for Advanced Breast Cancer - Tolerability Versus Existing Agents
Fulvestrant is a well-tolerated new treatment for advanced breast cancer that may delay chemotherapy.
research Sexual Dysfunction in Subjects Treated with Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis
Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.
research Effects of Minoxidil on Hemodynamics in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure
Minoxidil improves blood flow in heart failure patients.
research Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Hair Loss: A Review of Efficacy and Safety
Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.
research Association of Surgical Risk With Exogenous Hormone Use in Transgender Patients
Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.
research Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics of Minoxidil
Minoxidil treats high blood pressure and side effects can be managed.
research Development of Liposomal Systems of Finasteride for Topical Applications: Design, Characterization, and In Vitro Evaluation
Liposomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment, making it a promising option for topical use.
research Analysis of Hormone Antagonists in Clinical and Municipal Wastewater by Isotopic Dilution Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Researchers developed a method to detect hormone-blocking drugs in wastewater and found them in Beijing's sewage, suggesting they can survive sewage treatment.
research Finasteride for Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
research Minoxidil and the Treatment of Severe Hypertension
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause unwanted hair growth and other side effects.
research Differences in Perceptions of Beauty and Cosmetic Procedures in Ethnic Patients
The cosmetic industry should adapt to the varied beauty standards of ethnic groups and offer specialized treatments.
research Selective Non-Steroidal Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase Type 1
Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.
research Inhibition of Human Steroid 5β-Reductase (AKR1D1) by Finasteride and Structure of the Enzyme-Inhibitor Complex
Finasteride helps treat hair loss and prostate enlargement by blocking a specific enzyme.
research Physiopathology and Current Treatments of Androgenetic Alopecia: Going Beyond Androgens and Anti-Androgens
Hair loss treatments work better with lifestyle changes.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil controls blood pressure effectively, but may cause side effects like hypertrichosis.
research Long-Term Treatment of Refractory Hypertensive Patients With Minoxidil
Minoxidil controls blood pressure but may cause kidney damage and needs diuretics to prevent swelling.
research Advances in the Management of Cutaneous Toxicities of Targeted Therapies
Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.