research Determination of Rat 5α-Reductase Type 1 Isozyme Activity and Its Inhibition by Novel Steroidal Oxazolines
New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
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research Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate: Benefits and Efficacy
Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate is a safe and effective birth control pill that also helps regulate menstrual cycles, reduces period pain, and treats certain skin and hair conditions.
research Growth Factor Cocktail Including Fibroblast Growth Factor 9 in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Cellcurin therapy with microneedling increases hair density and thickness in treating hair loss in men and women.
research An Isolated, Implausibly Large Effect in a Case-Control Study of Digit Ratio (2D:4D) and Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Comment on Unal
Digit ratio likely doesn't predict male hair loss.
research Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Flutamide Alone and Combined with an Oral Contraceptive for the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.
research Final Results of a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Two-Arm, Parallel Clinical Trial of Proxalutamide for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients: A Multiregional, Joint Analysis of the Proxa-Rescue AndroCoV Trial
Proxalutamide improved recovery, lowered death rates, and reduced hospital stay for COVID-19 patients.
research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Metabolic Syndrome: A Case-Control Study on 100 Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India
Androgenetic alopecia is significantly linked to metabolic syndrome.
research Finasteride Use and Risk of Male Breast Cancer: A Case-Control Study Using Individual-Level Registry Data from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden
Finasteride use is not clearly linked to an increased risk of male breast cancer.
research Hypertension: Sex-Related Differences in Drug Treatment, Prevalence and Blood Pressure Control in Primary Care
Women experience more side effects and have worse blood pressure control from hypertension treatments than men, despite using different medications.
research Implications of Neuroimaging for the Treatment of Epilepsy
Neuroimaging suggests that treatments targeting brain steroids could help control epilepsy, especially types linked to the menstrual cycle.
research Effectiveness and Safety of Hair Growth Formulation Containing Tectona Grandis L.f (Teak) Leaf Extract: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study on Males with Androgenic Alopecia
Teak leaf extract may effectively and safely promote hair growth in males with androgenic alopecia.
research Clinical Effectiveness of Finasteride Versus Hydroxychloroquine in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Finasteride was more effective than hydroxychloroquine in treating frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Stauntonia Hexaphylla Extract Ameliorates Androgenic Alopecia by Inhibiting Androgen Signaling in Testosterone-Induced Alopecia Mice
Stauntonia hexaphylla extract can help treat hair loss by blocking certain hormones.
research The Pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Understanding PCOS and Its Endocrinology
The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.
research Profile of the Progesterone Derivative Chlormadinone Acetate: Pharmacodynamic Properties and Therapeutic Applications
Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.
research Superiority of Dutasteride Over Finasteride in Hair Regrowth and Reversal of Miniaturization in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label, Evaluator-Blinded Study
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
research Comparison of Prevalence of Periodontal Disease in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Healthy Controls
Women with PCOS may be more likely to have gum disease than healthy women.
research The Beneficial Effects of Pumpkin (Cucurbita Pepo L.) Seed Oil for Men's Health
Pumpkin seed oil may improve prostate health, bladder control, and hair growth in men.
research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Finasteride Spray Solution for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Phase III, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
Topical finasteride is an effective and safer treatment for male hair loss.
research Quality Evaluation of the Finasteride Polymorphic Forms I and II in Capsules
Finasteride's polymorphic form affects capsule quality and drug effect, requiring strict control.
research Efficacy and Safety of Anti-Androgens in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.
research Selective Delivery of Tofacitinib Citrate to Hair Follicles Using Lipid-Coated Calcium Carbonate Nanocarriers Controls Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Areata
A new treatment using nanoparticles can effectively prevent and reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
research This Week in JAMA: March 7, 2012 Issue Highlights
Early surgery reduces seizure risk in drug-resistant epilepsy; testosterone to DHT conversion doesn't affect muscle anabolism; veterans with PTSD likely to have riskier opioid use; bevacizumab helps in hereditary bleeding disorder.
research Heat-Treated Limosilactobacillus Fermentum LM1020 with Menthol, Salicylic Acid, and Panthenol Promotes Hair Growth and Regulates Scalp Microbiome Balance in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Double-Blind, Randomized, and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Heat-treated Limosilactobacillus fermentum with menthol, salicylic acid, and panthenol promotes hair growth and balances scalp microbiome in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy of a Nutritional Supplement in Female Androgenic Alopecia
The nutritional supplement Pilopeptan® WOMAN improved hair growth and thickness in women with hair loss.
research Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil and Finasteride Association Compared to Monotherapy in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Assessor-Blinded, 3-Arm, Pilot Trial
Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for hair growth than using either one alone in men with hair loss.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Efficacy and Safety of Topical Finasteride Spray Solution for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Phase III, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of a Randomized, Active- and Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Different Doses of Dutasteride Versus Placebo and Finasteride in the Treatment of Male Subjects With Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride 0.5mg was found to be more effective than finasteride 1mg in treating male pattern hair loss, with similar side effects.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of a Randomized, Active- and Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Different Doses of Dutasteride Versus Placebo and Finasteride in the Treatment of Male Subjects with Androgenetic Alopecia
research The Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator GTx-024 (Enobosarm) Improves Lean Body Mass and Physical Function in Healthy Elderly Men and Postmenopausal Women: Results of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase II Trial
Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.