research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox with Clinical Consequences
Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
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research Effects of In Utero Exposure to D-004, a Lipid Extract from Roystonea Regia Fruits, in the Male Rat: A Comparison with Finasteride
D-004 may be a natural alternative to finasteride for treating enlarged prostate and male baldness.
research Testosterone Treatment in Women: An Overview
Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.
research Treating Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Easier Said Than Done
Progesterone treatment improved seizures in a woman with menstrual cycle-related epilepsy, but a wrong medication worsened her condition.
research Adrenal Steroid Precursors Exert Potent Androgenic Action in the Hamster Sebaceous Glands of Flank Organs and Ears
Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.
research Topical Antiandrogen Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris
Topical therapies show promise for hair loss and acne treatment with minimal side effects.
research Rodent Models in Placental Research: Implications for Fetal Origins of Adult Disease
Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
research Clinicopathological Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Early treatment of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may improve outcomes.
research An Updated Review of the Sebaceous Gland and Its Role in Health and Diseases Part 2: Pathophysiological Clinical Disorders of Sebaceous Glands
Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
research Shedding Light on Therapeutics in Alopecia and Their Relevance to COVID-19
Some alopecia treatments might help treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.
![Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and Molecular Docking of 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one Analogs Containing the Piperazine Moiety](/images/research/2ecf4eed-7dbe-4f1a-83db-739625546cdd/small/31808.jpg)
research Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and Molecular Docking of 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one Analogs Containing the Piperazine Moiety
Analog 23 is a promising compound for prostate cancer treatment.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome – Does It Really Exist?
Post-finasteride syndrome's existence is uncertain; more research needed.
research Becker’s Nevus Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient
A girl with Becker's nevus syndrome showed good improvement in breast development using spironolactone.
research Evaluation of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride on Reproduction and Gonadal Development in Medaka, Oryzias Latipes
Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.
research Hyperandrogenism-Insulin Resistance-Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome
The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.
research Deoxycorticosterone’s Anticonvulsant Effects in Infant Rats Are Blocked by Finasteride, but Not by Indomethacin
Finasteride blocks deoxycorticosterone's anticonvulsant effects in infant rats, but indomethacin doesn't.
research The Role of Metformin in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helps improve symptoms and reproductive outcomes in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Bone Density Is Normal in Male Rats Treated with Finasteride
Finasteride doesn't affect bone density in male rats.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Associated Hirsutism in Adolescents
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.
research The Postnatal Offspring of Finasteride-Treated Male Rats Shows Hyperglycemia, Elevated Hepatic Glycogen Storage, and Altered GLUT2, IR, and AR Expression in the Liver
Finasteride-treated male rats' offspring had altered glucose metabolism, potentially increasing diabetes risk.
research COVID-19, Androgens, and Androgenic Alopecia
COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
research The Psychological and Aesthetic Impact of Age-Related Hair Changes in Females
Hair loss affects women's self-esteem; treatments like minoxidil can help.
research Prenatal Androgenization of Ewes as a Model of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
research Prostate Specific Antigen in Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A New Insight
PSA levels are higher in women with PCOS, but FAI is a more accurate marker for diagnosis.
research Optimization of Microstructured Biodegradable Finasteride Formulation for Depot Parenteral Application
Improved finasteride formula allows slow, sustained release and better absorption for patients.
research Increased Androgen Receptor Messenger RNA in Frontal-Parietal Hair Follicles of Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with hair loss have more androgen receptors in certain hair follicles.
research Hair Loss and the Applied Techniques for Identification of Novel Hair Growth Promoters for Hair Regrowth
Many products for hair re-growth exist, but a perfect treatment without side effects has not yet been found.
research The Promoter of an Androgen Dependent Gene in the Hamster Flank Organ
Researchers found a gene in hamsters that responds to male hormones and may be indirectly controlled by them.
research Recent Therapeutic Developments for Acne
New acne treatments include combination creams, advanced retinoids, and light therapies, focusing on safety and patient adherence.