research Novel Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase
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research Androgenetic Alopecia And Hair Growth Promotion: Present And Future
Current research explores hair growth drugs, while future research aims for personalized treatments.
research Drug Repositioning Approach to Target Viral and Host Cells for COVID-19 Treatment: A Review of In Vivo Experiments and Clinical Studies
Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 shows promise but requires more research to confirm effectiveness.
research Overactive Bladder in Men: Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft Among Women With Hirsutism
Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.
research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft Among Women With Hirsutism
Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.
research The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical and Surgical Treatments
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.
research Exercise Activates the PI3K-AKT Signal Pathway by Decreasing the Expression of 5α-Reductase Type 1 in PCOS Rats
Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and hormone regulation in PCOS rats.
research Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate for Use in Dermatological Disorders
Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.
research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
research A Study on Clinical Profile of Patients with Hirsutism
Most women with excess hair growth had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and severity wasn't linked to hormone levels.
research A Comparison Between Finasteride, Flutamide, and Finasteride Plus Flutamide Combination in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Flutamide works better than finasteride for hirsutism, and combining both is slightly better but not much.
research Hair Loss
Hair loss has many causes and treatments, and losing some hair daily is normal; proper diagnosis is key, and minoxidil can help treat it.
research Bicalutamide: A Review
Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Practical Review of Possible Medical Treatments Based on Over 350 Hidradenitis Patients
Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
research A Global Survey of Ethnic Indian Women Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Comorbidities, Concerns, Diagnosis Experiences, Quality of Life, and Use of Treatment Methods
Ethnic Indian women with PCOS often have early symptoms, delayed diagnosis, and need better information and support for treatment and lifestyle management.
research A Review of Hormonal Therapy for Female Pattern (Androgenic) Alopecia
Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.
research Bibliometric Study of Adaptogens in Dermatology: Pharmacophylogeny, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Mechanisms
Plant adaptogens may help treat skin diseases and improve skin health, but more research is needed to fully understand how they work.
research Targeting Integrin Pathways: Mechanisms and Advances in Therapy
New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
research A Review of Hormonal Therapy for Female Pattern (Androgenic) Alopecia
Hormonal therapies like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help some women with hair loss, but finasteride 1mg is not useful, and the effectiveness of other treatments is still unclear.
research Finasteride, a Type 2 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.
research Therapeutic Efficacy of a Combination Therapy of Topical 17α-Estradiol and Topical Minoxidil on Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Noncomparative, Retrospective Evaluation
Combination of 17α-estradiol and minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in most patients.
research Comparison of Spironolactone and Spironolactone Plus Metformin in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy and Narrative Review of Other Treatment Modalities in Androgenetic Alopecia
LLLT is a safe, promising hair loss treatment, but more research needed.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
research Efficacy of Myo-Inositol in the Treatment of Cutaneous Disorders in Young Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Myo-inositol helps improve skin conditions and metabolic profiles in young women with PCOS.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Clinical Aspects
The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.
research Clinico-Investigative Profile of Patients with Hirsutism in a Tertiary Level Institution
Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches
The document concludes that managing PCOS requires a comprehensive approach, including lifestyle changes and medication, to improve symptoms and reduce health risks.