research The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer, and Depression
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.
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research Neuroactive Steroid Levels Are Modified in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma of Post-Finasteride Patients Showing Persistent Sexual Side Effects and Anxious/Depressive Symptomatology
Finasteride use changes brain chemicals, causing lasting sexual issues and anxiety/depression.
research Patients Treated for Male Pattern Hair Loss with Finasteride Show Altered Levels of Neuroactive Steroids in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma After Discontinuation
Finasteride affects brain and blood steroids, causing lasting sexual and emotional side effects.
research Female Type of Adult Acne: Physiological and Psychological Considerations and Management
Adult female acne requires a comprehensive treatment approach, including medical options and lifestyle changes, with attention to psychological well-being.
research Hair Biology
The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
research Interaction of Chronic Ethanol Exposure and Finasteride: Sex and Strain Differences
Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal effects, especially in female mice.
research Testosterone Target Therapy: Focus on Immune Response, Controversies, and Clinical Implications in Patients with COVID-19 Infection
Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.
research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria
Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.
research Growth Hormone-Responsive Alopecia in Dogs
The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.
research Solubilities of Flutamide, Dutasteride, and Finasteride as Antiandrogenic Agents in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide: Measurement and Correlation
Flutamide, dutasteride, and finasteride dissolve differently in supercritical carbon dioxide, with dutasteride dissolving the least.
research Alterations of Gut Microbiota Composition in Post-Finasteride Patients: A Pilot Study
Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.
research Isoallopregnanolone Reduces Tic-Like Behaviors in the D1CT-7 Mouse Model of Tourette Syndrome
Isoallopregnanolone may be a safe and effective treatment for reducing tics in a mouse model of Tourette syndrome.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Exerts Neuroprotection Against Ischemic Brain Injury in Aged Male Rats
Finasteride helps protect brain in old male rats.
research Hominis Placenta Facilitates Hair Regrowth by Upregulating Cellular Proliferation and Expression of Fibroblast Growth Factor-7
Hominis Placenta helps hair grow back by increasing cell growth and a specific growth factor.
research The Anxiolytic-Like Effects of Estazolam on a PTSD Animal Model
Estazolam reduces anxiety-like behavior in PTSD by increasing allopregnanolone levels.
research Macular Abnormalities Associated With 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, drugs for prostate issues and hair loss, may lead to eye abnormalities in men.
research Hyperadrenocorticism in Ferrets
Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.
research The Anti-Androgen Combination, Flutamide Plus Finasteride, Paradoxically Suppressed LH and Androgen Concentrations in Pregnant Spotted Hyenas, but Not in Males
Flutamide and finasteride reduced sex hormones in pregnant hyenas, but increased them in males.
research Effect of Finasteride on the Ovulatory Function of Normal Women
Finasteride doesn't affect ovulation in normal women.
research Early Postnatal Neuroactive Steroid Manipulation Differentially Affects Recognition Memory and Passive Avoidance Performance in Male Rats
Changing neuroactive steroids in baby male rats affects their memory and learning differently as they grow up.
research Adverse Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: Is There Cause for Concern?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may cause sexual side effects, breast complications, and other health risks in men with hair loss.
research The Epidemiology of Hospital-Treated Alopecia Areata in Denmark, 1995–2016
In Denmark from 1995 to 2016, hospital-treated alopecia areata cases increased, mostly affecting women and those over 50.
research Beyond Counting Sheep: Exploring the Link Between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Sleep Health
PCOS often leads to sleep problems, especially obstructive sleep apnea, affecting overall health.
research Phytoestrogens and Early Onset Androgenic Alopecia: A Study in Ndola, Zambia
Eating a lot of soy might lower the chance of early hair loss in men likely to get it.
research Transsexualism
The document concludes that transsexual individuals often experience improved quality of life after transitioning, despite higher risks of psychiatric issues and mortality.
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research Antiexudative Effects of Finasteride and a New Pyrazolo[C]Pyridine Derivative GIZh-72 in Acetic Acid-Induced Experimental Peritonitis
Finasteride and GIZh-72 reduce inflammation, with GIZh-72 being more effective.
research The Plastic and Functional Changes in Hippocampal Neurons During Pregnancy, Delivery, and Postpartum Are Reversed by Offspring Deprivation
Pregnancy and nursing increase certain brain activities in rats, but these changes disappear when the babies are taken away.
research 5α-Reductases in Human Physiology: An Unfolding Story
We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
research Testosterone Therapy for Women with Low Sexual Desire: A Position Statement from the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.
research Comprehensive Clinical Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effective management of PCOS includes lifestyle changes, medication for menstrual regulation, fertility treatments, and cosmetic issue remedies.