research Finasteride and Androgenic Alopecia: From Therapeutic Options to Medical Implications
Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.
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research Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical and Surgical Treatments
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.
research Finasteride
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer chances.
research Finasteride and Sexual Side Effects
Finasteride may cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but they are reversible and affect less than 2% of men.
research Comparison of Diane 35 and Diane 35 Plus Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.
research Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research Clinical and Endocrine Effects of Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.
research A Randomized Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Bilateral Comparison Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride 0.5% Solution in Combination with Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Facial Hirsutism
Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
research A Role for Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 1 in Vascular Remodeling During Endometrial Decidualization
The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.
research The Expression of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 in Follicular Dermal Papillae Correlates with Therapeutic Efficacy of Finasteride in Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher IGF-1 levels in hair follicles link to better finasteride results for hair loss.
research A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Investigate the Effects of Finasteride Combined with a Biodegradable Self-Reinforced Poly L-Lactic Acid Spiral Stent in Patients with Urinary Retention Caused by Bladder Outlet Obstruction
Combination therapy improves urinary flow and reduces residual urine, but needs better stent design.
research Low-Level Light Therapy and Hair Loss
Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
research Managing Patterned Hair Loss – A Hair Raising Task!
Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
research Persistent Gynecomastia Due to Short-Term Low-Dose Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.
research Lack of Effect of Topical Finasteride Suggests an Endocrine Role for Dihydrotestosterone
Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
research Rapid Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma by UPLC-MS/MS and Its Application to Clinical Pharmacokinetic Study
New method measures finasteride in blood quickly and accurately.
research Untargeted Metabolomics and Steroid Signatures in Urine of Male Pattern Baldness Patients After Finasteride Treatment for a Year
Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activity of Finasteride Against Glioblastoma Cells
High-dose finasteride may help treat glioblastoma but needs localized delivery for effectiveness.
research Comment on 'The Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Possible Etiological Mechanisms and Symptoms'
Some men experience persistent sexual, neurological, and psychological symptoms after stopping finasteride, but evidence of permanent damage is inconclusive.
research Hair Restoration: An Overview of Anatomy, Causes, and Treatments
The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.
research Improvement in Androgenetic Alopecia in 53-76-Year-Old Men Using Oral Finasteride
Finasteride increases hair count in middle-aged and elderly men without causing sexual dysfunction.
research Prolongation of Off-Cycle Interval by Finasteride Is Not Associated with Survival Improvement in Intermittent Androgen Deprivation Therapy in LNCaP Tumor Model
Finasteride doesn't improve survival in LNCaP tumor model during off-cycle of therapy.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review for Dermatologists
A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.
research A Prospective, 1-Year Trial Using Saw Palmetto Versus Finasteride in the Treatment of Category III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Finasteride improves chronic pelvic pain, saw palmetto doesn't.
research Finasteride and the Uncertainties of Establishing Harms
Finasteride's potential harms are hard to accurately measure.
research Comments Concerning the Real Risk of Sexual Adverse Events Secondary to the Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
research Clinical Case Notes: Malignant Melanoma in Eviscerated Eyeball
Finasteride, often used for hair loss, can potentially cause cataracts.
research Androgens and Hair Loss: An In-Depth Analysis of Androgenetic Alopecia
The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.
research The Efficacy and Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis and Benefit–Risk Assessment of Finasteride and Dutasteride
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss, but may cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
research Interventions for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Network Meta-Analysis
No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.