research Finasteride and Androgenic Alopecia: From Therapeutic Options to Medical Implications
Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.
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research Niosomal Delivery of Pumpkin Seed Oil: Development, Characterization, and Physical Stability
The pumpkin seed oil niosomes are promising for skin and hair treatments because they are stable and effectively deliver the oil.
research Repurposing Steroidogenesis Inhibitors for the Therapy of Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Promises and Caveats
Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
research Characterization of a Mouse Scube3 Reporter Line
Mouse Scube3 affects teeth, tongue, vibrissae, and eye development, but not facial structure or limb growth.
research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
research Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia Among Saudi Population
Androgenetic alopecia is more common in Saudi men than women.
research Heat-Killed Enterococcus Faecalis EF-2001 Induces Human Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation and Hair Regrowth in C57BL/6 Mice
Heat-killed Enterococcus faecalis EF-2001 may promote hair growth and transition hair follicles to the growth phase.
research Long-Term Differential Changes in Mouse Intestinal Metabolomics After Gamma and Heavy Ion Radiation Exposure
Heavy ion radiation has a more severe and long-lasting effect on mouse intestinal metabolites than gamma radiation.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Toxicity of Repeated Oral Intake of Organic Selenium, Inorganic Selenium, and Selenium Nanoparticles: A Review
Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.
research The Effect of GGC and CAG Repeat Polymorphisms on the Androgen Receptor Gene in Response to Finasteride Therapy in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Fewer GGC sequences in the androgen receptor gene improve finasteride treatment for hair loss.
research Whole-Genome Resequencing Reveals Selection Signal Related to Sheep Wool Fineness
Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
research Preventive Effects of Monascus on Androgen-Related Diseases: Androgenetic Alopecia, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, and Prostate Cancer
Monascus helps prevent baldness, prostate issues, and may be a natural alternative to medications.
research The Association of Male Pattern Baldness and Risk of Cancer and High-Grade Disease Among Men Presenting for Prostate Biopsy
Men with more advanced male pattern baldness have a higher risk of prostate cancer and more severe disease.
research Effects of Lifelong Testosterone Exposure on Health and Disease Using Mendelian Randomization
Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
research Recent Advances in Drug Design and Drug Discovery for Androgen-Dependent Diseases
New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Six Novel Susceptibility Loci for Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Unexpected Association with Common Diseases
Six new risk spots for early hair loss were found, which also link to Parkinson's disease and lower fertility. Two genes, FOXA2 and HDAC4, could be new treatment targets. Hair loss might also be connected to heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate cancer.
research Role of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Benign Prostatic Diseases
5α-reductase inhibitors help shrink the prostate, improve urinary symptoms, and may reduce prostate cancer risk.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Alter Steroid Metabolism and May Contribute to Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and Vascular Disease: A Medical Hypothesis
Some hair loss and prostate drugs might increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
research Author Response: Effects of Lifelong Testosterone Exposure on Health and Disease Using Mendelian Randomization
Long-term high testosterone levels can improve bone density and reduce body fat but may increase the risk of prostate cancer and high blood pressure.
research Analysis of Data From Breast Diseases Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Medicines for enlarged prostate may raise the risk of breast growth and tenderness but not breast cancer.
research Decision Letter: Effects of Lifelong Testosterone Exposure on Health and Disease Using Mendelian Randomization
Increased free testosterone can lead to stronger bones and less body fat but also higher risks of prostate cancer, hair loss, spine issues, and high blood pressure.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Use in Prostatic Disease and Beyond
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are used for prostate issues, hair loss, and excessive hair growth, may help with COVID-19, but can cause sexual and mental health side effects, and their use in preventing prostate cancer needs more examination.
research 25 Years of Estrogen Receptor Beta: A Personal Journey
ERβ has potential in treating prostate cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, but human studies are needed before clinical use.
research Effect of Flutamide and Two Novel Synthetic Steroids on GABA, Glutamine, and Some Oxidative Stress Markers in Rat Brain and Prostate
Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.
research Relation of Urinary Stone Disease with Androgenetic Alopecia and Serum Testosterone Levels
Balding and low testosterone increase risk of urinary stones.
research Non-Canonical Dimerization of the Androgen Receptor and Other Nuclear Receptors: Implications for Human Disease
Mutations in certain receptors can cause diseases and offer new treatment options.
research Androgens and Antiandrogens Influence on COVID-19 Disease in Men
Male hormones may make COVID-19 worse, while substances that block these hormones could lessen symptoms.
research Homology Modeling of 5-Alpha-Reductase 2 Using Available Experimental Data
Accurate protein modeling can help develop new treatments for prostate cancer and other diseases.
research Comorbidities in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
People with early-onset hair loss (AGA) have a higher risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate enlargement.