January 2010 in “Research and Practice on Chinese Medicines” Coffee extract and caffeotannic acid can help treat hair loss.
28 citations,
August 2014 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
16 citations,
August 2014 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Special nanoparticles increased skin absorption of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
7 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Early treatment of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may improve outcomes.
June 1993 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” Hexahydrobenzo[f]quinolines are effective at blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
235 citations,
September 2004 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Drugs that block DHT production can effectively treat enlarged prostate and improve urinary issues with some sexual side effects.
2 citations,
April 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and intralesional corticosteroids.
7 citations,
October 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” New treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia show promise, especially finasteride and dutasteride, with most patients seeing improvement or stabilization.
2 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some supplements may help with hair loss, but there's not enough strong evidence to recommend them without doctor advice.
July 2024 in “Age and Ageing” Men taking dutasteride may have a higher risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Higher doses of 5α-reductase inhibitors reduce mortality risk, while lower doses increase suicide risk.
5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for treating hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations,
December 2006 in “Lancet Oncology” Finasteride significantly reduces PSA levels in men, and doctors should adjust PSA readings for those taking the drug.
22 citations,
February 2002 in “Planta Medica” Compounds from Angelica koreana roots, especially osthenol, could be effective for treating conditions like prostate disease and hair loss.
31 citations,
September 2020 in “Clinical endocrinology” Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.
October 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” There have been major advances in diagnosing and treating hair loss over the last 30 years, with new drugs and improved hair transplant techniques.
15 citations,
January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
January 2020 in “대한피부과학회지” Dutasteride effectively increases hair density in women with hair loss.
10 citations,
May 2010 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The editorial concludes that the field of hair loss treatment has become more scientific and that effective treatments are important for self-esteem and job prospects.
3 citations,
August 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” Minoxidil is the only drug proven to improve female hair loss, and dextroamphetamine sulfate may be a new treatment for certain types of hair loss.
9 citations,
April 2020 in “The Journal of Urology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors don't cause depression.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia in men is often misdiagnosed and needs better diagnostic criteria and treatments.
August 2019 in “The Journal of Urology” Treatment with 5α-reductase inhibitors is linked to a delay in prostate cancer diagnosis and may affect survival rates.
23 citations,
July 1993 in “Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
34 citations,
February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
1 citations,
December 2023 in “Curēus” Tadalafil is effective for treating urinary symptoms in men with BPH.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” Personalized treatments for hair loss are becoming more effective by using genetic information.
September 2020 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” Three compounds were found to inhibit a prostate disease-related enzyme and reduce prostate size more effectively than the current treatment, suggesting they could be used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.