research 5α-Reduced Glucocorticoids: A Story of Natural Selection
Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
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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 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 Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma by Liquid-Liquid Extraction and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Valid method measures finasteride in plasma, simple, fast, and affordable.
research Relations Between Sex Hormone Levels and Characteristics of Hair and Skin in Healthy Young Men
Higher androgen levels do not cause baldness in men.
research Production Rates of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Women with female-pattern baldness produce more testosterone, but 5a-reductase inhibition treatment won't help.
research Minoxidil in Refractory Hypertension
Minoxidil effectively controls severe high blood pressure in children with few side effects.
research Androgen Regulation of a Specific Gene in Hamster Flank Organs
Male hormones control a specific gene in hamster skin, with different hormones having varying effects.
![Synthesis of Spiro[cyclohexane-1,2'-[2H]indene] Derivatives as Inhibitors of Steroid 5α-Reductase](/images/research/d91300a7-4d66-4d2c-90ac-293b0dbc5ff5/small/21048.jpg)
research Synthesis of Spiro[cyclohexane-1,2'-[2H]indene] Derivatives as Inhibitors of Steroid 5α-Reductase
Compound 15a was effective in inhibiting 5α-reductase.
research Amla Oil, A Pharmaceutical Product Based on Traditional Knowledge for Hair Loss Treatment
Amla oil may help treat hair loss.
research Regarding Prostate-Specific Antigen: Let's Not Shoot the Messenger
The drugs finasteride and dutasteride reduce low-grade prostate cancers but may double the risk of high-grade cancers.
![The Synthesis of (−)-4-Methyl-8-Chloro-Trans-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-Octahydrobenzo-[f]-Quinolin-3-One-[3-14C] (LY300502-14C) via a Circuitous Route](/images/research/73bab8dc-bdf0-45e3-8ef7-73d0d4b93cb1/small/21074.jpg)
research The Synthesis of (−)-4-Methyl-8-Chloro-Trans-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-Octahydrobenzo-[f]-Quinolin-3-One-[3-14C] (LY300502-14C) via a Circuitous Route
Scientists made a carbon-14 labeled version of a drug with a 48% yield and over 99% purity.
research Is Finasteride Also Effective for Acne Vulgaris?
Finasteride is not expected to be effective for treating Acne vulgaris.
research Understanding Hair Loss
Finasteride improves hair growth and satisfaction in men with male pattern baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
research QSAR Analysis of a Series of Hydantoin-Based Androgen Receptor Modulators and Corresponding Binding Affinities
Researchers developed reliable models to predict how well certain compounds bind to androgen receptors, emphasizing the importance of atomic electronegativity.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Female Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride may help postmenopausal women with hair loss but is not effective for all and should be used cautiously in premenopausal women.
research Update on Medical Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Castration is preferred for non-breeding male dogs with BPH, but other treatments are available with specific pros and cons.
research Treatment of Hair Loss
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
research Lack of Efficacy of Finasteride in Postmenopausal Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
research The Importance of Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibition in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride
Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
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 Anti-Cancer Properties of Olive Oil Secoiridoid Phenols: A Systematic Review of In Vivo Studies
Olive oil compounds may help prevent cancer in animals, but human results are mixed.
research Minoxidil in Resistant Hypertension
Minoxidil with propranolol and diuretics lowers blood pressure but causes fluid retention and hair growth.
research Minoxidil in Severe Hypertension with Renal Failure
Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure without major side effects.
research Pharmacokinetic Studies of Minoxidil
Minoxidil quickly leaves blood, turns into urine metabolites, and has lasting blood pressure-lowering effects.
research Structure of Human Type II 5 Alpha-Reductase Gene
The human type II 5α-reductase gene has a specific structure important for understanding certain medical conditions.
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 Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
research Perspectives of Kennedy's Disease
Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.
research Male Pattern Hair Loss: Current Understanding
Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.