research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Male Reproduction
5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
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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 A Connection Between the Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore, Autophagy, and Cerebral Amyloidogenesis
Dutasteride may help reduce brain plaque linked to Alzheimer's by affecting cell energy structures and waste removal.
research Re-Investigating the Basement Membrane Zone of Psoriatic Epidermal Lesions: Is Laminin-511 a New Player in Psoriasis Pathogenesis?
Laminin-511 may contribute to psoriasis by affecting skin cell growth and survival.
research Ppp2r2a Knockout Mice Reveal That Protein Phosphatase 2A Regulatory Subunit, PP2A-B55α, Is an Essential Regulator of Neuronal and Epidermal Embryonic Development
The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
research Utilizing Electromagnetic Radiation for Hair Growth
Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
research Inhibitory Effects of Serenoa Repens on the Kinetics of Pig Prostatic Microsomal 5α-Reductase Activity
Saw palmetto extract can block the enzyme that converts testosterone in pig prostate cells.
research Anti-Androgenic Curcumin Analogues as Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Some curcumin-like compounds can effectively and safely block the enzyme linked to hair loss and other conditions related to male hormones.
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 Intracrine Testosterone Activation in Human Pancreatic Beta-Cells Stimulates Insulin Secretion
Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.
research Androgenetic, Diffuse, and Senescent Alopecia in Men: Practical Evaluation and Management
The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.
research Expression of E-SOD, GPX5 mRNAs and Immunoexpression of Cu/ZnSOD in Epididymal Epithelial Cells of Finasteride-Treated Rats
Finasteride changes antioxidant enzyme expression, possibly affecting sperm protection in rats.
research Protein Kinase C Epsilon, Which Is Linked to Ultraviolet Radiation-Induced Development of Squamous Cell Carcinomas, Stimulates Rapid Turnover of Adult Hair Follicle Stem Cells
PKC ε increases hair follicle stem cell turnover and may raise skin cancer risk.
research Heme Oxygenase and the Skin in Health and Disease
HO-1 helps skin health and healing but can worsen melanoma; it's a potential treatment target for skin diseases.
research Toll-Like Receptor 3 Agonist, Polyinosinic-Polycytidylic Acid, Upregulates Carbonic Anhydrase II in Human Keratinocytes
A substance called poly(I:C) increases a protein called carbonic anhydrase II in skin cells, which might help with skin defense and healing.
research Comprehensive Transcriptome Profiling of Balding and Non-Balding Scalps in Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type I Patient
The study found genetic differences related to hair development that may explain hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I.
research Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol, Isolated from Ishige Okamurae, Increases Prostaglandin E2 through the Expression of Cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 in HaCaT Human Keratinocytes
A compound from brown algae boosts the production of a certain inflammatory substance in skin cells.
research Effects of Flavonoid Derivatives on Human Microvascular Endothelial Cells
Some flavonoids may help with hair growth by affecting blood vessel function in hair follicles.
research Tp63-Expressing Adult Epithelial Stem Cells Cross Lineage Boundaries Revealing Latent Hairy Skin Competence
Adult stem cells with Tp63 can form hair and skin cells when placed in new skin, showing they have hidden abilities for skin repair.
research Protein Kinase Akt2/PKBβ Is Involved in Blastomere Proliferation of Preimplantation Mouse Embryos
Akt2 protein is essential for normal cell division in early mouse embryos.
research Drug Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: First Italian Questionnaire Survey on Dermatologists' Opinions about Finasteride
Finasteride is considered the best treatment for hair loss, despite side effects.
research Therapeutic Control of Androgen Action
Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.
research Risk of Rhabdomyolysis from 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Starting 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis in older men, but is linked to a higher risk of muscle conditions.
research The Effect of 1540-nm Fractional Erbium-Glass Laser in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Laser treatment effectively increases hair density and thickness in androgenic alopecia.
![Discovery of 7-Methoxy-6-[4-(4-Methyl-1,3-Thiazol-2-yl)-1H-Imidazol-5-yl]-1,3-Benzothiazole (TASP0382088): A Potent and Selective Transforming Growth Factor-β Type I Receptor Inhibitor as a Topical Drug for Alopecia](/images/research/9620bd26-3366-4f2a-bcac-f511697bbc41/small/35997.jpg)
research Discovery of 7-Methoxy-6-[4-(4-Methyl-1,3-Thiazol-2-yl)-1H-Imidazol-5-yl]-1,3-Benzothiazole (TASP0382088): A Potent and Selective Transforming Growth Factor-β Type I Receptor Inhibitor as a Topical Drug for Alopecia
A new compound shows promise as a topical treatment for hair loss.
research Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Lung Function: A Reason for Discontinuation During COVID-19 Pandemic?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors might worsen lung recovery in COVID-19 patients, suggesting a pause in their use.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Multicenter Review of 355 Patients
The study suggests hormonal factors may play a role in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and that treatments like oral antiandrogens and steroids could be beneficial.
research Narrowband UVB Treatment Induces Expression of WNT7B, WNT10B, and TCF7L2 in Psoriasis Skin
Narrowband UVB treatment increases certain gene expressions in psoriasis skin and improves symptoms.
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 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Risk of Male Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase the risk of breast cancer in men.