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Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.
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research Sexual Hormones in Human Skin
Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
research The Role of 3Rs in the Age of One Health: Where We Are and Where We’re Going
Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
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.
research Hormonal and Genetic Etiology of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
research Testosterone Deficiency Is Not Protective Against the Development of Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate in a Type 1 Diabetic Patient
Low testosterone does not prevent prostate cancer in men with type 1 diabetes.
research Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Men Receiving Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Population-Based Cohort Study
Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
research Modulating Testosterone Pathway: A New Strategy to Tackle Male Skin Aging?
Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.
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 Sebocytes Are the Key Regulators of Androgen Homeostasis in Human Skin
Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.
research Disorders Linked to Insufficient Androgen Action in Male Children
Male children's genital development issues can be caused by genetic mutations or environmental factors affecting hormone action.
research Causes of Hair Loss and Developments in Hair Rejuvenation
Some hair loss can be treated, especially in women due to nutrition, but some types remain untreatable.
research Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Sexual Function: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
research A Population-Based Nested Case-Control Study: The Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and the Increased Risk of Osteoporosis Diagnosis in Patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.
research 5α-Reductase Activity in the Human Hair Follicle Concentrates in the Dermal Papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
research Physiopathological Role of the Enzymatic Complex 5α-Reductase and 3α/β-Hydroxysteroid Oxidoreductase in the Generation of Progesterone and Testosterone Neuroactive Metabolites
The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
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 Hair Growth Defects in Insig-Deficient Mice Caused by Cholesterol Precursor Accumulation and Reversed by Simvastatin
Mice lacking Insig proteins had hair growth problems due to cholesterol buildup, but this was fixed by the drug simvastatin.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update
Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
research Disorders Linked to Insufficient Androgen Action in Male Children
Insufficient androgen action in male fetuses can cause genital development issues due to genetic mutations or environmental chemicals.
research Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride and Dutasteride Use: It's Time to Sound the Alarm
Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
research Is There a Role for 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Transgender Individuals?
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may not be effective or safe for transgender individuals, and more research is needed.
research Sexual Dysfunction in Subjects Treated with Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis
Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.
research Approach to Investigation of Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
research Novel Lead Generation Through Hypothetical Pharmacophore Three-Dimensional Database Searching: Discovery of Isoflavonoids as Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Rat 5α-Reductase
Researchers found new potential but less potent rat enzyme inhibitors using a 3D model.
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 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 Co-Administration of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Worsens the Adverse Metabolic Effects of Prescribed Glucocorticoids
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors with prednisolone can worsen its negative effects on metabolism.
research The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition With Dutasteride and Finasteride on Bone Mineral Density, Serum Lipoproteins, Hemoglobin, Prostate Specific Antigen, and Sexual Function in Healthy Young Men
Dutasteride and finasteride do not significantly affect bone density, blood fats, or blood production, but slightly lower PSA levels and minimally impact sexual function in healthy young men.