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60-90 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Effect of Topical Finasteride in Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
research Efficacy and Safety of Anti-Androgens in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.
research Effect of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Hair Growth: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
research Female Pattern Alopecia: Current Perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
research A Prospective Trial of the Effects of Isotretinoin on Quality of Life and Depressive Symptoms
Acne treatment, including isotretinoin, improves quality of life and does not worsen depression.
research Long-Term Dutasteride Therapy in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Alters Glucose and Lipid Profiles and Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research Hirsutism: From Diagnosis to Use of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.
research An Overview of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors—Reply
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
research Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Hirsutism: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society
Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.
research Diagnosis and Management of the Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.
research Mesotherapy Using Dutasteride-Containing Preparation in Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: Photographic, Morphometric and Ultrastructural Evaluation
Dutasteride-containing mesotherapy effectively treats female hair loss, improving density and thickness with minimal side effects.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review for Dermatologists
A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.
research Comprehensive Clinical Management of Hirsutism
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
research The First Visit: Consultation and Workup Before Sperm Banking
A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.
research Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Modeling Approach for Dose Prediction of the Optimal Long-Acting Injectable Formulation of Finasteride
Optimal long-acting finasteride injection dose found: 16.8 mg, effective for one month.
research A Woman With Iatrogenic Androgenetic Alopecia Responding To Finasteride
EF and PXE not closely related.
research Effects of In Utero Exposure to Finasteride on Androgen-Dependent Reproductive Development in Male Rats
Exposure to finasteride in the womb caused lasting reproductive issues in male rats.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.
research Finasteride Inhibits Melanogenesis Through Regulation of the Adenylate Cyclase in Melanocytes and Melanoma Cells
Finasteride reduces melanin production, possibly treating hyperpigmentation and melanoma, but needs more safety research.
research Androgen Dependence of Hirsutism, Acne, and Alopecia in Women
Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia: An Update, Looking to the Future
The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
research Treatment Strategies for Alopecia
Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
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 The Clinical Development of a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.
research Alteration of Ethanol Drinking in Mice via Modulation of the GABAA Receptor with Ganaxolone, Finasteride, and Gaboxadol
Three drugs change mice's alcohol drinking patterns by affecting GABAA receptors.
research The Effect of St. John's Wort on the Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism, and Biliary Excretion of Finasteride and Its Metabolites in Healthy Men
St. John's wort increases finasteride metabolism, reducing its effectiveness; use caution when combining them.
research Ketoconazole as an Adjunct to Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Ketoconazole shampoo with finasteride improves hair density in men with hair loss.