research Slow Progress in Prostate Cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.
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330-360 / 1000+ results research Therapy of Alopecia: Psychological Impact and Treatments
Minoxidil and finasteride are key treatments for hair loss.
research Cosmeceuticals
Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
research DNA Methylation Mediates LncRNA2919 Regulation of Hair Follicle Regeneration
DNA methylation controls lncRNA2919, which negatively affects hair growth.
research Two Cases of Paradoxical Nonscarring Alopecia After Mesotherapy with Dutasteride
Two people lost hair unexpectedly after getting a common hair loss treatment with a drug called Dutasteride.
research Association of Fibrosis in the Bulge Portion with Hair Follicle Miniaturization in Androgenetic Alopecia
Fibrosis in the bulge area of hair follicles can cause hair thinning in male pattern baldness, and drugs that inhibit fibrosis might help reverse this.
research Dual Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride on Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris
Dutasteride improved both hair loss and acne in two young men.
research Hair Follicle Regeneration In Vitro
Hair growth can be induced by transplanting certain cells, but these cells lose their properties during culturing. The best cell interaction happens in a liquid medium under gravity, and using collagen doesn't help. Future research could focus on using growth factors to stimulate these cells.
research Local Artemis Dysfunction May Be One Molecular Mechanism for Androgenetic Alopecia via Telomere Shortening
Artemis dysfunction might cause hair loss through telomere shortening.
research Mechanism of Action of Herbs and Their Active Constituents Used in Hair Loss Treatment
Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.
research Effects of a Novel Finasteride 0.25% Topical Solution on Scalp and Serum Dihydrotestosterone in Healthy Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
The 0.25% finasteride solution, when applied once a day, effectively reduces scalp DHT, potentially minimizing sexual side-effects linked to a systemic DHT reduction.
research Propranolol-Induced Alopecia
Propranolol can cause reversible hair loss.
research Metformin and Malignant Tumors: Not Over the Hill
Metformin, a diabetes drug, may help prevent and treat various cancers, but more research is needed.
research Floral Attractants in the Black Orchid Brasiliorchis Schunkeana: Clues for Presumed Sapromyophily and Potential Antimicrobial Activity
The black orchid Brasiliorchis schunkeana produces chemicals that attract certain insects and have potential antimicrobial properties.
research Leflunomide: An Unlikely Trigger and Mechanistically a Beneficial Drug for Alopecia Areata
Leflunomide is more likely to help treat alopecia areata than cause it.
research Topical Finasteride Therapy in Hirsutism
Topical finasteride may help treat facial hirsutism in women.
research Would You Recognize This Lesion as a Gumma Syphilitica?
LED light helps hair follicle cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating certain cell pathways.
research Wnt/β-Catenin and ERK Pathway Activation: The Possible Mechanism of Various LED Light Regulating the Proliferation of Human Outer Root Sheath Cells
LED light helps human hair root cells grow and move by activating certain cell pathways.
research Wnt/B-Catenin and ERK Pathway Activation: The Possible Mechanism of Various Light-Emitting Diode Light Regulates the Proliferation of Human Outer Root Sheath Cells
LED light helps human hair root cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating specific growth pathways.
research A Cornerstone of Hematological Science
The document concludes that accurately identifying leukemia types is crucial, and the risks of cancer from finasteride need careful evaluation against its benefits.
research Identification of Key Genes and Signaling Pathways Related to Hetian Sheep Wool Density by RNA-Seq Technology
Certain genes and pathways are linked to the production of finer and denser wool in Hetian sheep.
research Successful Rapid Subcutaneous Desensitization to Anakinra in a Case of Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity Reaction
A woman with a drug allergy to anakinra was successfully desensitized, allowing her to continue treatment without allergic reactions.
research Common Topical Medications
The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
research Teriflunomide and Its Mechanism of Action in Multiple Sclerosis
Teriflunomide helps reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms and is safe for most patients.
research APCDD1 Is a Novel Wnt Inhibitor Mutated in Hereditary Hypotrichosis Simplex
A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.
research Dihydrotestosterone-Inducible Dickkopf 1 from Balding Dermal Papilla Cells Causes Apoptosis in Follicular Keratinocytes
A substance called DKK-1 increases in balding areas and causes hair cells to die when exposed to DHT.
research Adverse Effects of Common Medications on Male Fertility
Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
research Finasteride Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss in Normoandrogenic Postmenopausal Women
Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.
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 Anti-Acne Agents Attenuate FGFR2 Signal Transduction in Acne
Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.