research Use of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Dermatology: A Narrative Review
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.
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research Identification of Beta-Sitosterol and Stigmasterol as Possible Inhibitors of 5 Alpha-Reductase 1: An In-Silico Study
Beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol might help prevent hair loss by blocking a specific enzyme.
research Development of a Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry-Based Inhibition Assay for Screening Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase in Human and Fish Cell Lines
A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
research Reversible Decreases of Fertility in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats Treated Orally with Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.
research 18-β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid Promotes Hair Growth by Stimulating the Proliferation of Dermal Papilla Cells and Outer Root Sheath Cells, and Extends the Anagen Phase by Inhibiting 5α-Reductase
Licorice extract helps hair growth and may treat hair loss.
research Overexpression of Aldo-Keto Reductase 1C3 in LNCaP Cells Diverts Androgen Metabolism Towards Testosterone Resulting in Resistance to the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Too much AKR1C3 enzyme causes resistance to finasteride by increasing testosterone.
research Extract of Plumbago Zeylanica Enhances the Growth of Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells with Down-Regulation of 5α-Reductase Type II
Plumbago zeylanica extract helps hair growth and reduces a hair loss-related enzyme.
research Pumpkin Seed Oil-Loaded Niosomes for Topical Application: 5α-Reductase Inhibitory, Anti-Inflammatory, and Anti-Hair Loss Effects
Pumpkin Seed Oil in niosomes may help treat hair loss and improve hair growth.
research Effects of Finasteride (MK-906), a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens in Male Volunteers
Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
research Aphalangia Possibly Linked to Unintended Use of Finasteride During Early Pregnancy
Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
research Germacrene Analogs Are Anti-Androgenic on Androgen-Dependent Cells
Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.
research Hair Loss in Women with Hyperandrogenism: Four Cases Responding to Finasteride
Finasteride improves hair loss in women with hyperandrogenism.
research Steroidogenic Isoenzymes in Human Hair and Their Potential Role in Androgenetic Alopecia
Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.
research Herbal Extracts Induce Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation of Human Hair Follicles
Herbal extracts may help hair grow and could be an alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments.
research Inhibition of Inflammatory Gene Expression in Keratinocytes Using a Composition Containing Carnitine, Thioctic Acid, and Saw Palmetto Extract
The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.
research Disease Versus Disease: How One Disease May Ameliorate Another
Some diseases can improve the outcomes of other diseases, leading to new treatment possibilities.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Efficacy of Treatment Modalities
Some treatments can stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed to find effective treatments, and hair transplants often fail.
research Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
research Modulating Testosterone Pathway: A New Strategy to Tackle Male Skin Aging?
Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.
research Evaluating Antiinflammatory and Antiandrogenic Effects of Garden Cress (Lepidium Sativum L.) in HaCaT Cells
Garden cress extract may help treat skin inflammation and androgen-related disorders.
research Selections from Current Literature: Androgenetic Alopecia - The Science Behind a New Oral Treatment
New oral treatment, finasteride, effectively and safely treats common hair loss.
research Androgens and Androgen Receptor Action in Skin and Hair Follicles
Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.
research The Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Asiasari Radix Extract and Its Molecular Regulation
Asiasari radix extract promotes hair growth and increases protein synthesis and cell proliferation.
research The Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Sophora Flavescens Extract and Its Molecular Regulation
Sophora flavescens extract may help hair grow by affecting growth factors and blocking a hair-related enzyme.
research In Vitro and In Vivo Regulation of SRD5A mRNA Expression of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extract from Asparagus Racemosus Root as Anti-Sebum and Pore-Minimizing Active Ingredients
Asparagus racemosus root extract reduced sebum and pore size in men but not in women.
research Estrogen and Androgen Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Hormonal interactions, especially involving DHT and estrogen, play a key role in BPH development and treatment.
research Promotion of Hair Growth by Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Rosemary leaf extract may be an effective natural treatment for hair growth and male pattern baldness.
research Lanostane-Type Triterpenes from the Sclerotium of Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga Mushrooms) as Proproliferative Agents on Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
Chaga mushrooms contain compounds that may promote hair growth better than common treatments.
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.
research Acne
Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.