research What Do We Know About 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors?
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.
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research Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action
Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
research Dual Deficiency of Melatonin and Dihydrotestosterone Promotes Stromal Cell Damage and Mediates Prostatitis via the cGAS-STING Pathway in Sleep-Deprived Mice
Lack of sleep in mice leads to prostatitis by reducing certain hormones and activating an inflammatory pathway, which can be temporarily fixed with normal sleep.
research Dihydrotestosterone and 5α-Reductase: Role in Hair Loss and Prostate Health
Dihydrotestosterone and 5α-Reductase play a role in hair loss and prostate health, and finasteride can increase hair growth in men without affecting sperm production, but it doesn't work for postmenopausal women with hair loss.
research Side Gland of Suncus Murinus as a New Model of Sebaceous Gland: 5α-Reductase, Androgen Receptor, and Nuclear Androgen Content in Male and Female Animals
The side gland of Suncus murinus is a good model for studying human sebaceous glands.
research Isolation and HPLC Quantitative Determination of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors from Tectona Grandis Leaf Extract
Teak leaf extract contains compounds that could help treat hair loss.
research Association of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Male Pattern Baldness
Men with enlarged prostates often have more severe baldness.
research Steroidal 5α-Reductase and 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase (CYP17) Inhibitors Useful in the Treatment of Prostatic Diseases
Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
research Pharmacokinetic Parameters and Mechanisms of Inhibition of Rat Type 1 and 2 Steroid 5α-Reductases: Determinants for Different In Vivo Activities of GI198745 and Finasteride in the Rat
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research Finasteride, Not Tamsulosin, Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction and Decreases Testosterone Levels in Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
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 Effect of Citrullus Colocynthis Schrad on Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract and its compound may help treat enlarged prostate.
research Efficacy and Side Effects of Drugs Commonly Used for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.
research Characteristics of Flutamide Action on Prostatic and Testicular Functions in the Rat
Flutamide combined with an LHRH agonist effectively inhibits prostate growth, suggesting it could treat prostate cancer.
research Is COVID-19 a Risk Factor for Progression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Exacerbation of Its Related Symptoms?: A Systematic Review
COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.
research Long-Term Dutasteride Therapy in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Alters Glucose and Lipid Profiles and Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research Androgen Receptor Polymorphism-Dependent Variation in Prostate-Specific Antigen Concentrations of European Men
Certain genetic variants in the androgen receptor are linked to higher PSA levels, potentially affecting prostate cancer screening outcomes.
research Matrix Effect in Quantitative LC/MS/MS Analyses of Biological Fluids: A Method for Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma at Picogram Per Milliliter Concentrations
Method detects finasteride in plasma at very low concentrations.
research Influence of Saw Palmetto and Pygeum Africana Extracts on the Urinary Concentrations of Endogenous Anabolic Steroids: Relevance to Doping Analysis
Taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana can change the levels of certain steroids in urine, which could cause confusion in doping tests.
research Update on Medical Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Castration is preferred for non-breeding male dogs with BPH, but other treatments are available with specific pros and cons.
research Associations Between Serum Dihydrotestosterone Levels, Lipid Parameters, and Anthropometric Measurements in Male Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Men with Type 2 Diabetes have lower DHT levels, which may affect fertility and lipid profiles.
research Finasteride Is the Main Inhibitor of 5α-Reductase Activity in Microdissected Dermal Papillae of Human Hair Follicles
Finasteride potentially treats hair loss by reducing DHT production.
research Development of a Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry-Based Inhibition Assay for Screening Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase in Human and Fish Cell Lines
A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
research Penis Endocrinology
Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.
research Studies on the Disposition of Finasteride: Absorption, Distribution, and Excretion of (14C)finasteride After Single Oral or Intravenous Administration in Rats
Finasteride has different absorption and metabolism in male and female rats, with higher concentrations in certain organs and mostly excreted through feces.
research Finasteride: A Slow-Binding 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride slowly binds to 5-alpha-reductase, affecting enzyme stability and inhibitor potency.
research Saturable Binding of Finasteride to Steroid 5α-Reductase as Determinant of Nonlinear Pharmacokinetics
Finasteride's effect on hair loss and prostate enlargement depends on its binding to an enzyme, with maximum impact at 0.2 mg dose.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: A New Hope in Dermatology?
Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research The Effects of Oral 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Penile Intracavernosal Pressures and Penile Morphology in a Rat Model
Oral finasteride and dutasteride may negatively affect erectile function in rats.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.