research Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men – Short Version
Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
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research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Pharmacological Therapy of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia/Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: An Overview for the Practicing Clinician
Medications have become the main treatment for enlarged prostate symptoms, replacing surgery and watchful waiting.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.
research Safety of Testosterone Treatment in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women
Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
research Potential Adverse Effects of Long-Term Testosterone Therapy
Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.
research Safety of Testosterone Use in Women
Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.
research Dutasteride
Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
research Hair Growth: Focus on Herbal Therapeutic Agents
Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Male Pattern Baldness: Current Treatments, Future Prospects
Current treatments for male pattern baldness include minoxidil and finasteride, with new options being developed.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.
research Elevated Aldosterone Levels in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher aldosterone levels link to hair loss and high blood pressure.
research Risk-Benefit Ratio in the Treatment of Psoriasis with Systemic Retinoids
Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.
research High Circulating Estrone and Low Testosterone Correlate with Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Men with Advanced Liver Disease
Men with advanced liver disease and high oestrone and low testosterone levels have worse health outcomes.
research Evaluation of the Effect of Injection of Dutasteride as a Mesotherapeutic Tool in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males
Dutasteride mesotherapy helps treat male hair loss but may harm sperm and sexual function.
research Safety Aspects of Androgen Treatment with 5α-Dihydrotestosterone
DHT is a strong androgen that may pose less risk to the prostate compared to testosterone.
research Long-Term Detection of Methyltestosterone Use by a Yeast Transactivation System
A yeast-based test can detect the steroid methyltestosterone in urine longer than traditional methods.
research Alopecia And Hirsutism: Pathogenesis And Management Strategies
The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
research Effects on Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Gene Expression of Thai Rice Bran Extracts and Molecular Dynamics Study on SRD5A2
Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.
research Oral Medications for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Literature Review
Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.
research Finasteride for Prostatic Disease: An Updated and Comprehensive Review
Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.
research Fortnightly Review: Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is more popular and cost-effective, but outcomes depend on the surgeon's skill and all procedures have potential complications.
research Male Fertility and Skin Diseases
Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
research Sex Hormones and Antiandrogens Influence In Vitro Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells and Outer Root Sheath Keratinocytes of Human Hair Follicles
Certain sex hormones and antiandrogens can either slow down or speed up the growth of human hair follicle cells depending on their concentration.
research Usefulness of Home-Use Microneedle Devices in the Treatment of Pattern Hair Loss
Home-use microneedle devices might safely boost 5% minoxidil's effectiveness for hair growth.
research Use of Spironolactone in Dermatology: Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Hirsutism
Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical and Surgical Treatments
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.
research Encapsulation of Finasteride with Native and Modified Gamma-Cyclodextrins: Extensive Characterization of the Complexes
Finasteride's solubility improves with native y-CDs, enhancing hair loss treatment and reducing side effects.
research Preponderance of Serum and Intra-Hepatic 5α-Dihydrotestosterone in Males with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Despite Low Circulating Androgen Levels
Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.