research What Do We Know About 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride are effective for treating enlarged prostate and male pattern hair loss.
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research Pharmacotherapy for Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective long-term treatments for male hair loss.
research Common Hair Loss Disorders
Hair loss affects both genders and can impact well-being, with treatments available for various types.
research Adverse Events with Finasteride or Dutasteride: FAERS
Lower finasteride doses had more side effects; dutasteride caused back pain; more research needed on post-finasteride syndrome.
research Assessing Finasteride-Associated Sexual Dysfunction Using the FAERS Database
Finasteride use linked to increased risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger people.
research Comment on 'Low Dose Oral Minoxidil for Treating Alopecia: A 3-Year North American Retrospective Case Series': Adding Further Evidence About Side Effects
Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss seems to have rare side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety.
research Alopecia Universalis Treated With Tofacitinib: The Role of JAK/STAT Inhibitors in Hair Regrowth
Tofacitinib helped a woman with total-body hair loss grow her hair back.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Medications for Treatment
Certain medications can help treat PCOS symptoms, but they aren't FDA-approved for this use.
research Case of Infective Endocarditis Caused by Implanted Artificial Hair Pyoderma
A man got heart infection from scalp infection caused by artificial hair implants.
research 5-Bromo-2′-Deoxyuridine Induced Effluvium via p53-Mediated CD326-Positive Keratinocyte Apoptosis in C57BL/6 Mice
A chemical called 5-Bromo-2′-deoxyuridine caused rapid hair loss in mice by killing certain skin cells through a specific cell death pathway.
research New Allergens for the 21st Century
Recognizing new allergens can help reduce contact dermatitis cases.
research SALT II: A New Take on the Severity of Alopecia Tool for Determining Percentage Scalp Hair Loss
The updated SALT II tool offers a more precise way to measure scalp hair loss.
research Monoclonal Antibody Against Prolactin Receptor: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Repeated Subcutaneous Administrations in Postmenopausal Women
The drug BAY 1158061 is safe, well-tolerated, and shows potential for treating diseases related to prolactin.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Food Supplement Containing L-Cystine, Serenoa Repens Extract, and Biotin for Hair Loss in Healthy Males and Females: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Controlled Clinical Trial
The food supplement with L-cystine, Serenoa repens extract, and biotin safely reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in men and women.
research Photobiomodulation Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Clinician’s Guide to Home-Use Devices Cleared by the FDA
FDA-cleared devices may help treat hair loss, but more research needed; consult dermatologist before use.
research In Vitro and In Vivo Assessment of Metabolic Drug Interaction Potential of Dutasteride with Ketoconazole
Taking Dutasteride with Ketoconazole can increase Dutasteride's effects and side effects.
research Chrysanthemum Species Used as Food and Medicine: Understanding Quality Differences on the Global Market
Some Chrysanthemum samples from the USA, Europe, and China differ in quality and some contain harmful cadmium.
research Why Do Promising Therapies Stall in Development and How Can We Move Them Forward?
Most drugs fail to reach the market, but understanding their properties and using strategies like early toxicity tests and drug repurposing can help advance their development.
research Practical and Theoretical Distinctions Between Drugs and Cosmetics
The article concludes that products can affect the body without being drugs as long as they don't claim to treat or prevent diseases, except for cosmetic sunscreens.
research Isolation and Structural Identification of a Novel Minoxidil Analogue in an Illegal Dietary Supplement: Triaminodil
A new minoxidil-like substance, triaminodil, was found in an illegal hair growth supplement.
research Physicochemical Characterization of Chitosan-Decorated Finasteride Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Skin Drug Delivery
Chitosan-decorated nanoparticles can improve skin delivery and reduce side effects of finasteride.
research Oral Testosterone With and Without Concomitant Inhibition of 5α-Reductase by Dutasteride in Hypogonadal Men for 28 Days
Taking oral testosterone with or without dutasteride increases testosterone levels and could be an effective treatment for low testosterone.
research Cepharanthine: A Review of the Antiviral Potential of a Japanese-Approved Alopecia Drug in COVID-19
Cepharanthine, a Japanese hair loss drug, shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment but needs more testing.
research Smoothened Receptor Inhibitor Vismodegib for the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Analysis of Efficacy and Side Effects
Vismodegib is effective for basal cell carcinoma but has severe side effects.
research Improved Forensic Hair Evidence for Drugs of Abuse by Mass Spectrometry
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
research Application of Validated UV Spectrophotometric and Colorimetric Method to Quantify Minoxidil in the Development of Trilayer Dissolving Microneedle: Proof of Concept in Ex Vivo and In Vivo Studies in Rats
The UV–Vis Spectrophotometry method effectively measures minoxidil in rat skin for alopecia treatment.
research Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Finasteride With Tamsulosin Hydrochloride: An Open-Label, Randomized, Three-Period Crossover Study in Healthy Chinese Male Volunteers
Finasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride can be safely taken together without significant interaction.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Topical Finasteride for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Review of the Current Literature
Topical finasteride is promising for hair loss with minimal side effects but needs more research and approval.
research Red Ginseng Monograph
Red ginseng may improve immunity, fatigue, memory, blood circulation, and menopausal symptoms, and is generally safe to consume.
research Applications of Marine Organism-Derived Polydeoxyribonucleotide: Its Potential in Biomedical Engineering
PDRN, derived from salmon sperm, shows promise in healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and regenerating tissues, but more research is needed to understand its mechanisms and improve its use.