research TSPO Ligand Etifoxine Attenuates LPS-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction in Mice
Etifoxine, an anxiety drug, can lessen brain inflammation and cognitive issues in mice, partly by increasing production of protective brain steroids.
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research Discriminating in Favor of or Against Men with Increased Risk of Finasteride-Related Side Effects?
Finasteride treats baldness but may cause lasting sexual side effects.
research Simulative Evaluation of Taurine Against Alopecia Caused by Stress in Caenorhabditis Elegans
Taurine might help prevent hair loss caused by stress.
research The Influence of Finasteride on Mean and Relative Spectral Density of EEG Bands in a Rat Model of Thioacetamide-Induced Hepatic Encephalopathy
Finasteride may protect brain and improve behavior in rats with liver failure.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.
research Finasteride Induced Depression: A Prospective Study
Finasteride may cause slight depression and anxiety.
research The Efficacy and Use of Finasteride in Women: A Systematic Review
Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.
research Finasteride Inhibited Brain Dopaminergic System and Open-Field Behaviors in Adolescent Male Rats
Finasteride affects young male rats' brain function and behavior negatively.
research A 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride, Increases Differentiation and Proliferation of Embryonal Carcinoma Cell-Derived Neural Cells
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 Expression and Roles of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory (StAR) Protein in Non-Classical, Extra-Adrenal, and Extra-Gonadal Cells and Tissues
The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.
research Persistent Escalation of Alcohol Consumption by Mice Exposed to Brief Episodes of Social Defeat Stress: Suppression by CRF-R1 Antagonism
Blocking CRF-R1 can reduce alcohol intake in stressed mice.
research Dutasteride Reduces Alcohol’s Sedative Effects in Men in a Human Laboratory Setting and Reduces Drinking in the Natural Environment
Dutasteride makes alcohol less sedating and may lead to less drinking in men.
research Hedonic Sensitivity to Natural Rewards Is Affected by Prenatal Stress in a Sex-Dependent Manner
Prenatal stress changes how male and female rats enjoy rewards differently, linked to sex hormones.
research Allopregnanolone Promotes Proliferation and Differential Gene Expression in Human Glioblastoma Cells
Allopregnanolone increases growth and changes gene activity in human brain cancer cells.
research The Steroidogenesis Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces the Response to Both Stressful and Rewarding Stimuli
Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.
research Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Potentiates Antinociceptive Effects of Morphine, Prevents the Development of Morphine Tolerance and Attenuates Abstinence Behavior in the Rat
Finasteride boosts morphine's pain relief, stops tolerance, and reduces withdrawal in rats.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 Deficiency Leads to Reduced Dominance-Related and Impulse-Control Behaviors
Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Impairs Cognitive Performance, Alters Dendritic Morphology, and Increases Tau Phosphorylation in the Hippocampus of Male 3xTg-AD Mice
Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.
research Allopregnanolone Is Required for Prepulse Inhibition Deficits Induced by D1 Dopamine Receptor Activation
Allopregnanolone is needed for certain brain processing issues caused by D1 dopamine receptor activation.
research The Anxiolytic-Like Effects of Estazolam on a PTSD Animal Model
Estazolam reduces anxiety-like behavior in PTSD by increasing allopregnanolone levels.
research Molecular Basis of Androgen Action on Human Sexual Desire
Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.
research Research Brief: Self-Reports of Persistent Antiandrogenic, Estrogenic, Physical, and Psychological Effects of Finasteride Usage Among Men
Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.
research Prostate Specific Antigen as a Predictive Factor for Androgenemia in Women
PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.
research Vitamin D Deficiency Among Depressed Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iraq
Most women with depression in the study had low vitamin D levels.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: When Will We Get the Courage to Fight the Dictating Pharma Industry Despite Awareness of Sexual, Neurological, and Metabolic Side Effects in Young Men for Over a Decade
Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
research A Comment on the Post-Finasteride Syndrome
The true incidence of post-Finasteride syndrome is unclear, and more research is needed.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces Opioid Self-Administration in Animal Models of Opioid Use Disorder
Finasteride reduces opioid use and withdrawal symptoms in animals.
research Comparison of Alopecia Severity and Blood Level of Testosterone in Men Suffering Schizophrenia with Control Group
Men with more severe hair loss had a lower risk of schizophrenia, but hair loss and testosterone levels were not linked.
research The Biological Actions of Dehydroepiandrosterone Involve Multiple Receptors
DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.