research Using 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Safely: What Primary Care Physicians Need to Know
5 alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, cognitive, and muscle side effects, and may slightly increase aggressive cancer risk.
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research Finasteride
Finasteride treats hair loss and prostate issues by lowering certain hormone levels.
research Influence of Clinical and Sociodemographic Factors on the Management, Costs, and Outcomes of Acute Urinary Retention in the Acute Care Setting
Early intervention for acute urinary retention can reduce costs and improve care.
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 Dutasteride
Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
research Effects of Finasteride on Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
Finasteride reduces prostate bleeding by affecting blood vessel growth.
research Validated HPTLC Method for the Simultaneous Determination of Alfuzosin, Terazosin, Prazosin, Doxazosin, and Finasteride in Pharmaceutical Formulations
Method can accurately measure five BPH drugs at once.
research The Steroidogenesis Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces the Response to Both Stressful and Rewarding Stimuli
Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.
research Short-Term Biomarkers of Cigarette Smoke Condensate Tumor Promoting Potential in Mouse Skin
Cigarette smoke condensates increase tumor-promoting markers in mouse skin, especially around hair follicles.
research Finasteride Treatment and Neuroactive Steroid Formation
Finasteride treatment can decrease certain steroids and increase others, possibly leading to depression symptoms in some cases.
research Therapeutic Control of Androgen Action
Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.
research Patterns of Finasteride Use in the Male Populations of Four Nordic Countries: A Cross-National Drug Utilization Study
Finasteride use varies among Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, with higher usage in Finland and Sweden.
research A Retrospective Study of Clinical Outcomes of Alpha-Blocker or Finasteride Monotherapy Followed by Combination Therapy: Determination of the Period of Combination Therapy of Alpha-Blocker and Finasteride
Combination therapy for 9+ months maintains symptom improvements after stopping alpha-blockers or finasteride.
research Is Dutasteride a Therapeutic Alternative for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.
research Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activity of Finasteride Against Glioblastoma Cells
High-dose finasteride may help treat glioblastoma but needs localized delivery for effectiveness.
research Reply to Finasteride and Dutasteride May Reduce Melanoma Risk
Finasteride and dutasteride may lower melanoma risk, with teenage acne possibly indicating higher risk.
research Tamsulosin Versus Finasteride: Effect on Bother and Urinary Flow
Tamsulosin works faster, but both drugs have similar effects after 6 months.
research Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Men Receiving 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Men taking dutasteride may have a higher risk of age-related macular degeneration.
research Design of Liposome Formulations for CRISPR/Cas9 Enzyme Immobilization: Evaluation of 5-Alpha-Reductase Enzyme Knockout for Androgenic Disorders
New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
research Maculopapular Drug Eruption Caused by Finasteride: A Case Report
A man's rash caused by Finasteride improved after stopping the drug and starting new treatments.
research Detection of Circulating Prostate Cancer Cells by Means of an Antibody-Conjugated Nanoparticulate Biosensor
The document concludes that a new biosensor can efficiently detect prostate cancer cells and that standardized referrals help find significant cancers effectively.
research Every Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Is Not Just Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
TURP specimens should be checked for various tumors, not just common prostate issues.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces Opioid Self-Administration
Finasteride may help reduce opioid use.
research Finasteride And Dutasteride May Reduce Melanoma Risk
Finasteride and dutasteride might lower melanoma risk.
research Finasteride 5mg and Sexual Side Effects: How Many Are Related to a Nocebo Phenomenon?
Knowing about finasteride's sexual side effects increases reported dysfunction.
research The Clinical Development of a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.
research Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Human Type I Steroid 5α-Reductase
New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
research Structure of Human Type II 5 Alpha-Reductase Gene
The human type II 5α-reductase gene has a specific structure important for understanding certain medical conditions.
research The Enzyme and Inhibitors of 4-Ene-3-Oxosteroid 5α-Oxidoreductase
Inhibitors of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase could potentially treat disorders like prostate cancer and baldness.
research Antiandrogenic Therapy With Finasteride Attenuates Cardiac Hypertrophy and Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Finasteride helps reduce heart issues and improves heart function.