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![Androgenetic Alopecia – Current Status](/images/research/c882698f-6f0c-49b3-8344-a200ecbec165/small/2620.jpg)
research Androgenetic Alopecia – Current Status
The document discusses male and female pattern hair loss, its diagnosis methods, FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, their side effects, and the role of lifestyle changes.
![Ginseng in Hair Growth and Viability](/images/research/abb0d44c-de80-474a-bbc0-c25ebe428d28/small/12057.jpg)
research Ginseng in Hair Growth and Viability
Ginseng, especially its component ginsenosides, can promote hair growth, reduce hair loss, and potentially treat conditions like alopecia by affecting cell pathways and cytokines.
![Kinetic Analysis of LY320236: Competitive Inhibitor of Type I and Non-Competitive Inhibitor of Type II Human Steroid 5α-Reductase](/images/research/5cea0dec-640c-403b-b8ad-66fc23c654fa/small/15507.jpg)
research Kinetic Analysis of LY320236: Competitive Inhibitor of Type I and Non-Competitive Inhibitor of Type II Human Steroid 5α-Reductase
LY320236 is a strong blocker of two enzymes that change testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and might help treat conditions related to male hormones.
![Effect of Ficus Carica Leaf Extract on the Gene Expression of Selected Factors in HaCaT Cells](/images/research/be245faa-769f-4cf5-b192-0e12df9851ad/small/18272.jpg)
research Effect of Ficus Carica Leaf Extract on the Gene Expression of Selected Factors in HaCaT Cells
Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat skin disorders by reducing inflammation and androgen effects in skin cells.
![Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Unsaturated Carboxysteroids as Human 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: A Legitimate Approach](/images/research/d613c36b-5b4e-4e0d-aa71-08c368c85adb/small/28668.jpg)
research Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Unsaturated Carboxysteroids as Human 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: A Legitimate Approach
New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.
![Doping-Control Analysis of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Determination of Its Influence on Urinary Steroid Profiles and Detection of Its Major Urinary Metabolite](/images/research/3946b99a-8449-435d-8a7e-145cf585ee7f/small/2729.jpg)
research Doping-Control Analysis of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Determination of Its Influence on Urinary Steroid Profiles and Detection of Its Major Urinary Metabolite
Finasteride affects urinary steroid profiles and can potentially hide steroid abuse in sports drug testing.
![The Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Sophora Flavescens Extract and Its Molecular Regulation](/images/research/bb013c35-65f1-4167-b39e-3b214847e334/small/23273.jpg)
research The Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Sophora Flavescens Extract and Its Molecular Regulation
Sophora flavescens extract may help hair grow by affecting growth factors and blocking a hair-related enzyme.
![5α-Reductase Activity in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis](/images/research/a7e63a24-1a4d-44f8-b4d5-b311ea15d23e/small/13770.jpg)
research 5α-Reductase Activity in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
![Herbal Hair Gel Formulation with 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity and Standardization by HPTLC](/images/research/48c019e1-7289-4ce1-b4f2-d5460925d4e9/small/15640.jpg)
research Herbal Hair Gel Formulation with 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity and Standardization by HPTLC
The herbal hair gel could be a safe hair growth treatment with minimal side effects.
![Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Alopecia in Women](/images/research/7769f7bb-7928-44e2-a3ea-8527e359a9c0/small/15403.jpg)
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Alopecia in Women
Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.
![Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Finasteride](/images/research/d0376049-c5e2-4021-89e3-7e873427cf00/small/2091.jpg)
research Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Finasteride
Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.
![Effects of Subchronic Finasteride Treatment and Withdrawal on Neuroactive Steroid Levels and Their Receptors in the Male Rat Brain](/images/research/5224490e-cf92-4cf1-8e4a-5ad58a9623e9/small/3730.jpg)
research Effects of Subchronic Finasteride Treatment and Withdrawal on Neuroactive Steroid Levels and Their Receptors in the Male Rat Brain
Finasteride treatment changes brain steroid levels and receptors, affecting brain function even after stopping treatment.
![Comparison of High-Dose Finasteride (5 mg/day) Versus Low-Dose Finasteride (2.5 mg/day) in the Treatment of Hirsutism](/images/research/8cee8a18-aa3a-4d60-ad0b-67e32d75f85e/small/2432.jpg)
research Comparison of High-Dose Finasteride (5 mg/day) Versus Low-Dose Finasteride (2.5 mg/day) in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.
![Cutaneous Androgen Metabolism: Basic Research And Clinical Perspectives](/images/research/22ca8539-6e7c-4269-937f-87a4b2b13a2e/small/28160.jpg)
research Cutaneous Androgen Metabolism: Basic Research And Clinical Perspectives
Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.
![Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatments and Efficacy](/images/research/cb52eb0d-1817-40ae-8939-eb8a29a45d9c/small/2275.jpg)
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatments and Efficacy
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
![The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management](/images/research/9cb0a692-838b-41fe-a028-0ecf21954008/small/14783.jpg)
research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
![Potential Factors Contributing to Androgenetic Alopecia](/images/research/67dfe231-d121-4208-a53b-9b3f8823b1e0/small/2098.jpg)
research Potential Factors Contributing to Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
![Hirsutism](/images/research/a65532ee-5118-4b83-a320-a202e67b3ed5/small/23421.jpg)
research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
![Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments](/images/research/925d19de-8ca0-4d51-99ff-222ace6cb768/small/12037.jpg)
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
![Hair Growth Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine BeauTop on Androgenetic Alopecia Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial](/images/research/0d501da7-2662-43f4-841d-9e7795c94e67/small/3951.jpg)
research Hair Growth Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine BeauTop on Androgenetic Alopecia Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
BeauTop improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Resistance Training Ameliorates Finasteride-Induced Disturbance in Protein Homeostasis in Skeletal Muscle of Rats
Resistance exercise can reduce muscle protein issues caused by finasteride.
![Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Human Type I Steroid 5α-Reductase](/images/research/66e4646f-8129-40fe-84f0-f0d93a41b309/small/21103.jpg)
research Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Human Type I Steroid 5α-Reductase
New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
![Receipt of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Before Radical Cystectomy: Do They Render High-Grade Bladder Tumors Less Aggressive?](/images/research/9ddec400-3fcd-493a-9412-ccc58a295b20/small/31801.jpg)
research Receipt of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Before Radical Cystectomy: Do They Render High-Grade Bladder Tumors Less Aggressive?
Taking 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors before bladder removal surgery might make high-grade bladder tumors less aggressive.
![Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase-Related Side Effects in Patients Seeking Medical Care for Sexual Dysfunction](/images/research/40fa159c-5d01-4d9f-948f-638a14c49cfe/small/20301.jpg)
research Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase-Related Side Effects in Patients Seeking Medical Care for Sexual Dysfunction
5α-reductase inhibitors may worsen sexual drive and spontaneous erections but don't worsen existing erectile or ejaculatory problems.
![Comprehensive Overview of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](/images/research/1bb738c4-df22-419b-afb9-639f7ea67eea/small/13968.jpg)
research Comprehensive Overview of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.
![The Efficacy and Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis and Benefit–Risk Assessment of Finasteride and Dutasteride](/images/research/caa0656c-06d1-453c-a738-66f3e8a1d5ab/small/3441.jpg)
research The Efficacy and Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis and Benefit–Risk Assessment of Finasteride and Dutasteride
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss, but may cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
![Sex Differences in the Effect of Finasteride on Acute Ethanol Withdrawal Severity in C57BL/6J and DBA/2J Mice](/images/research/f66aa477-6993-472c-a555-4feb295267ee/small/2743.jpg)
research Sex Differences in the Effect of Finasteride on Acute Ethanol Withdrawal Severity in C57BL/6J and DBA/2J Mice
Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal severity in male mice but increases it in female mice.
![Early Postnatal Allopregnanolone Levels Alteration and Adult Behavioral Disruption in Rats: Implications for Drug Abuse](/images/research/6e68d69f-3461-4669-bdd4-e85d7a708fc2/small/12075.jpg)
research Early Postnatal Allopregnanolone Levels Alteration and Adult Behavioral Disruption in Rats: Implications for Drug Abuse
Changing allopregnanolone levels in baby rats affects their adult behavior and alcohol use.