research Effects of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens and Gonadotropin Secretion in Hirsute Women
Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.
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research Treatment of Androgen Excess in Females: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.
research Effects of Flutamide, a Pure Antiandrogen, on Endocrine Parameters in the Adult Female Rat
Flutamide, an antiandrogen, has minimal impact on female rat endocrine systems and does not significantly change their reproductive cycles.
research Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer: An Umbrella Review of Prospective Observational Studies and Mendelian Randomization Analyses
Physical activity, height, and smoking affect prostate cancer risk.
research Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Trends and Procedures for Male Patients
More men are getting cosmetic surgery, with nose jobs and hair transplants being popular, and choosing a qualified surgeon is important.
research Clinical Development of Topoisomerase-Interactive Drugs
New drugs targeting DNA enzymes show promise for cancer treatment but have side effects like immune system suppression and hair loss.
research Androgen Metabolism as It Affects Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia
Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research VP-16-213 (Etoposide): The Mandrake Root from Issyk-Kul
Etoposide is effective in treating several cancers, especially small cell lung cancer, with acceptable side effects.
research The Basic Science of Hair Biology
Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
research Interpretation Of The Yak Skin Single-Cell Transcriptome Landscape
The study mapped yak skin cells to understand hair growth better.
research Management of Adult Facial Vascular Anomalies
Treat adult facial vascular anomalies with lasers, surgery, or observation, depending on the patient's specific condition.
research Identification of a New Plant Extract for Androgenic Alopecia Treatment Using a Non-Radioactive Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cell-Based Assay
A new plant extract from Avicennia marina could potentially be used to treat common hair loss.
research Vitamin D: More Than a Bona Fide Hormone
Vitamin D is important for bones, hair, blood pressure, and breast development.
research The Retinoic Acid-Related Orphan Receptor Alpha May Be Highly Involved in the Regulation of Seasonal Hair Molting
RORA plays a key role in controlling seasonal hair molting by affecting hair follicle cell activity.
research Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Studies of Glycyrrhiza Glabra: A Medicinal Plant Review
Licorice has many health benefits but more research is needed to fully understand them.
research Hormonal and Genetic Etiology of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
research Other Antiandrogens: Alternative Treatments for Acne and Hirsutism
Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.
research Reversible Decreases of Fertility in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats Treated Orally with Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.
research Pharmacological and Phytochemical Updates on Citrullus Colocynthis and Citrullus Lanatus
Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.
research A Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review on Cynomorium Songaricum as Functional and Medicinal Food
Cynomorium songaricum has many health benefits and could help with hair regrowth.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Combined with Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Finasteride and minoxidil together safely and effectively increase hair growth and density for androgenetic alopecia.
research Finasteride and Male Fertility
Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
research Ketoconazole Use in the Treatment of Ovarian Hyperandrogenism
Ketoconazole can treat ovarian hyperandrogenism but should be used cautiously with monitoring and birth control.
research Ketoconazole Therapy for Women with Acne and/or Hirsutism
Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Pathophysiological Aspects in Man and Animals
research Proscar (Finasteride) Inhibits 5α-Reductase Activity in the Ovaries and Testes of Lytechinus Variegatus Lamarck (Echinodermata: Echinoidea)
Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.
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 Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism in a Shi Tzu Dog Treated with Twice-Daily Oral Trilostane: A Case Report
A Shi Tzu dog with high cortisol levels improved after increasing the dose of trilostane.
research Androgen Receptor-Mediated Inhibition of Cutaneous Wound Healing
Lowering testosterone speeds up wound healing in male mice.