research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors for Prostate Cancer Chemoprevention: An Updated Cochrane Systematic Review
5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
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research Low-Level Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Review
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective treatment for common hair loss, but more research is needed to find the best power and wavelength for treatment.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome and Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma with Microneedling in Androgenetic Alopecia Along with Dermoscopic Pre- and Post-Treatment Evaluation
PRP with microneedling effectively treats hair loss, and dermoscopy helps evaluate results.
research Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Pumpkin seed oil helps hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Letter: Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treating Male Pattern Baldness
Injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can increase hair growth rate and density in male pattern baldness.
research Investigation of the Plausibility of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Syndrome
The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
research Unchanged Androgen-Binding Properties of Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin in Male Patients with Liver Cirrhosis
SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Emerging Clinical Problem
Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, neurological, and physical side effects in some people after taking finasteride.
research An Overview of Herbal Alternatives in Androgenetic Alopecia
Herbal alternatives like saw palmetto and green tea may offer safe, effective treatment for hormonal hair loss.
research Topically Used Herbal Products for the Treatment of Hair Loss: Preclinical and Clinical Studies
Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Finasteride Nano-Transferosomal Gel Formula for Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: Ex Vivo Investigational Approach
NTF gel improves finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment, reducing side effects.
research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
research Young Men's Coping with Androgenetic Alopecia: Acceptance Counts When Hair Gets Thinner
Acceptance reduces hair loss distress and medical consultations; coping mechanisms increase them.
research Evaluation of the Effect of Injection of Dutasteride as a Mesotherapeutic Tool in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males
Dutasteride mesotherapy helps treat male hair loss but may harm sperm and sexual function.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
research Enhanced Skin Permeation of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Entrapped into Surface-Modified Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles
Special nanoparticles increased skin absorption of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
research Preformulation Studies of Finasteride to Design Matrix Systems for Topical Delivery
research Asymptomatic Hyperprolactinemia Resulting from Macroprolactinemia
Some patients with high prolactin levels don't show symptoms because they have a form of the hormone that's less active.
research Controversies in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: The History of Finasteride
Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in most patients, but concerns about rare sexual side effects exist.
research Prospective Randomized Study of Sexual Function in Men Taking Dutasteride for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride safely treats hair loss without harming sexual function.
research Prevalence of Hyperprolactinaemia in Female Premenopausal Blood Donors
A small number of premenopausal female blood donors had high prolactin levels, often due to stress, and retesting is recommended to prevent misdiagnosis.
research The Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Clinical Manifestation of Drug-Induced Epigenetics Due to Endocrine Disruption
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
research Testosterone Treatment in Women: An Overview
Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.
research Safety and Efficacy of Transdermal Testosterone for Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research Skin Deposition and Permeation of Finasteride In Vitro: Effects of Propylene Glycol, Ethanol, and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Propylene glycol and ethanol increase finasteride skin absorption, sodium lauryl sulfate doesn't.
research Finasteride for Hair Loss: A Review
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
research Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman Secondary to Testosterone-Secreting Ovarian Stromal Tumor with Acoustic Schwannoma
A 63-year-old woman's male-like symptoms were caused by a rare testosterone-producing ovarian tumor, treated by removing her ovaries and fallopian tubes.
research Alopecia Due to High Androgen Index Contraceptives
Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.
research Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report
Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.