research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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research Mechanism-Based Inhibition of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase by Finasteride: Enzyme-Catalyzed Formation of NADP-Dihydrofinasteride, a Potent Bisubstrate Analog Inhibitor
Finasteride effectively blocks enzyme causing male pattern baldness.
research Structure of Human Type II 5 Alpha-Reductase Gene
The human type II 5α-reductase gene, linked to certain male health conditions, has a specific structure and low similarity to other related genes.
research Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Finasteride
Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.
research The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer, and Depression
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.
research Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function, Sexual Desire, and Ejaculation
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.
research Anti-Androgenic Activities of Ganoderma Lucidum
Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-Alpha-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.
research Anti-Androgenic Activities of the Triterpenoids Fraction of Ganoderma Lucidum
The triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum can block testosterone effects and may help treat enlarged prostate.
research Intraoperative Floppy-Iris Syndrome and Finasteride Intake
Finasteride may cause floppy-iris syndrome during cataract surgery, so check patients' medical history.
research 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors: What's New?
A new drug, dutasteride, is at least as effective as the older drug, finasteride, for treating enlarged prostate and may have additional uses.
research Clinical Application of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
5α-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, effectively treat BPH, male baldness, and hirsutism, with potential for acne and prostate cancer prevention.
research 5α-Reductases in Human Physiology: An Unfolding Story
We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
research Anti-Androgenic Effect of Sesquiterpenes Isolated from the Rhizomes of Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb.
Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
research Effect of Finasteride and/or Terazosin on Serum PSA: Results of VA Cooperative Study #359
Finasteride reduces PSA levels, terazosin doesn't affect them, and tracking prostate cancer in patients taking finasteride could be difficult.
research Finasteride and Sexual Side Effects
Finasteride may cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but they are reversible and affect less than 2% of men.
research Reduced Levels of 5-Alpha Reductase 2 in Adult Prostate Tissue and Implications for BPH Therapy
Some men's prostate tissues have low enzyme levels due to genetic changes, possibly affecting treatment for prostate enlargement.
research Antiandrogens: Clinical Applications
Antiandrogens help treat hormone-related conditions in both men and women.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency
5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.
research Patients With a Large Prostate Show a Higher Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia
Large prostate links to more hair loss, but age of onset doesn't affect it.
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.
research Clinical Relevance of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone Metabolism in Women
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: A Surmountable Challenge for Clinicians
Finasteride can cause serious side effects in some men, needing more research for treatment.
research Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Men Receiving Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Population-Based Cohort Study
Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
research Finasteride-Associated Cataract And Intraoperative Floppy-Iris Syndrome
Finasteride may cause cataracts and floppy-iris syndrome.
research In Vivo Time-Dependent Inhibition of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase by Finasteride
Finasteride poorly inhibits type 1 5AR, affecting its effectiveness.
research Long-Term Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and the Risk of Male Breast Cancer
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Antiviral and Anti-Tumor Activities of Some Steroidal Cyanopyridinone Derivatives
Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.
research The Placebo Effect And Randomized Trials: Analysis Of Conventional Medicine
The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.
research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men
Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.