research Endocrine Control of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Hormones and metabolism play a complex role in prostate enlargement, and more research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment.
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research Matriptase Activation and Shedding with HAI-1 Induced by Steroid Sex Hormones in Human Prostate Cancer Cells, but Not in Breast Cancer Cells
Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.
research Finasteride for Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism: Androgen Role and Treatment Options
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Dutasteride
Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
research Intracrine and Myotrophic Roles of 5α-Reductase and Androgens
Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
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 Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Based Hair Steroid Profiling May Reveal Pathogenesis in Hair Follicles of the Scalp
Analyzing hair with this method can help understand and monitor scalp conditions and treatment effects.
research Dihydrotestosterone Regulates Hair Growth Through the Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway in C57BL/6 Mice and In Vitro Organ Culture
Dihydrotestosterone affects hair growth by changing the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, with low levels helping and high levels hindering growth.
research Activation of Androgen Receptor Sensitizes Breast Carcinomas to NVP-BEZ235's Therapeutic Effect Mediated by PTEN and KLLN Upregulation
Breast cancer treatments work better with AR activation, improving results and reducing side effects.
research Oral Testosterone in Oil: Pharmacokinetic Effects of 5α-Reduction by Finasteride or Dutasteride and Food Intake in Men
Taking oral testosterone with finasteride or dutasteride doubles testosterone levels, and food slightly affects it.
research Consequences of Steroid-5α-Reductase Deficiency and Inhibition in Vertebrates
Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Drug Safety and Therapeutic Strategies
Personalized treatment with inhibitors, minoxidil, and laser therapy helps hair loss.
research Plasma Androsterone/Epiandrosterone Sulfates as Markers of 5α-Reductase Activity: Effect of Finasteride in Normal Men
Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.
research Dihydrotestosterone Induces Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion of Human Glioblastoma Cell Lines
Dihydrotestosterone increases growth and spread of human brain cancer cells, and blocking its formation might help treat this cancer.
research Aromatase Inhibition by Letrozole Attenuates Kainic Acid-Induced Seizures but Not Neurotoxicity in Mice
Letrozole reduces seizures but not brain damage in mice.
research Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia
Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.
research Alopecia: The Search for Novel Agents Continues
Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Predominant Expression of 5 Alpha-Reductase Type 1 in Pubic Skin from Normal Subjects and Hirsute Patients
The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
research Therapeutic Control of Androgen Action
Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.
research Clascoterone as a Novel Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia
Clascoterone may be a promising treatment for hair loss.
research Human Scalp Hair: Modulation by Various Factors and Hormones - Do Estrogens Inhibit or Stimulate? A Perplexing Perspective
The effects of estrogen on human scalp hair growth are unclear and need more research.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss by promoting hair growth and density.
research Is Finasteride Also Effective for Acne Vulgaris?
Finasteride is not expected to be effective for treating Acne vulgaris.
research An Updated Etiology of Hair Loss and the New Cosmeceutical Paradigm in Therapy: Clearing the Big Eight Strikes
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
research Managing Patterned Hair Loss – A Hair Raising Task!
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.
research Androgens Inhibit Phagocytosis by Macrophages via the Androgen Receptor In Vitro
Male hormones can decrease the ability of immune cells to fight bacteria.
research Protease Nexin-1 Is Expressed in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Is Affected by Androgen
Protease Nexin-1 is found in human hair growth cells and is affected by male hormones.
research The Role of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibition in Suppressing Progression of Male Androgenetic Alopecia and the Potential Application of Saw Palmetto Extracts
Saw palmetto extracts might help treat male hair loss and need more research.
research Dermal Fibroblasts Enhance Growth Factors Production by Androgens and Modulate Keratinocyte Proliferation and Differentiation
Androgens increase growth factors in skin cells, which may lead to acne.