research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
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research Dutasteride Reduces Alcohol’s Sedative Effects in Men in a Human Laboratory Setting and Reduces Drinking in the Natural Environment
Dutasteride makes alcohol less sedating and may lead to less drinking in men.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Hair loss in women, often not related to male hormones, increases with age and can cause significant emotional distress.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Trilogy: A Translational and Clinical Review
The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Reduce Remission Time of COVID-19: Results From a Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Interventional Trial in 130 SARS-CoV-2 Positive Men
5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitors shorten COVID-19 recovery time in men.
research Use of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Dermatology: A Narrative Review
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.
research Change in Hair Growth-Related Gene Expression Profile in Human Isolated Hair Follicles Induced by 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors – Dutasteride and Finasteride – in the Presence of Testosterone
Dutasteride and finasteride can help increase hair growth gene expression but need further improvement.
research Malus Pumila Mill. Cv Annurca Apple Extract Might Be Therapeutically Useful Against Oxidative Stress and Patterned Hair Loss
Annurca apple extract may help treat hair loss and protect against oxidative stress.
research Pharmacophore and Atom-Based 3D QSAR Studies on the Novel 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
The developed model can predict effective 5-alpha-reductase enzyme inhibitors.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
research Sexual, Physical, And Overall Adverse Effects In Patients Treated With 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis
Medications for hair loss and prostate issues can significantly increase the risk of sexual side effects and other negative symptoms.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men: Established Options and Emerging Therapies
New treatments for male pattern hair loss look promising, but established treatments are still the main option.
research Table 2
Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might decrease the risk. AST also lessens the chance of cancer coming back but doesn't really affect survival rates. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits for different bladder cancers.
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 Finasteride-Induced Depression: New Insights Into Possible Pathomechanisms
Finasteride may increase depression by reducing brain cell growth.
research Evaluation of the Therapeutic Effects of AGA Drugs by Measuring Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Dihydrotestosterone in Hair
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively reduce DHT in hair, which may help evaluate their treatment success for hair loss.
research Genetic and Molecular Aspects of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is mainly caused by genetic factors and increased androgen activity, leading to hair follicle miniaturization.
research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
research The Medicinal Activity of Lyophilized Aqueous Seed Extract of Lepidium Sativum L. in an Androgenic Alopecia Model
The seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. can potentially treat hair loss, showing effects similar to 5% minoxidil.
research Assessing Dutasteride-Associated Sexual Dysfunction Using the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Dutasteride is linked to a higher chance of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger males and the elderly.
research Physical Treatments and Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia
Low-level laser therapy is the most supported treatment for hair loss, but other methods show promise.
research Hair Restoration: Looking Beyond Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Hair Transplantation
Need better hair loss treatments beyond minoxidil, finasteride, and transplants.
research Effect of Coffee Berry Extract on Anti-Aging for Skin and Hair: In Vitro Approach
Coffee berry extract may help slow skin aging and prevent hair loss.
research The Persistent Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Used in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia on Men’s Health
Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss can cause lasting sexual, physical, mental, and vascular health issues in men, even after stopping the medication.
research A Role for Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 1 in Vascular Remodeling During Endometrial Decidualization
The enzyme 5α-reductase is important for proper blood vessel development during the fertility-related transformation of the uterus lining.
research Classification Scale for Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Scale created to measure hair loss in men and women; MK-386 reduces acne; Niaspan treats dyslipidemia; minoxidil increases heart rate.
research In Vitro Main Pathways of Steroid Action in Cultured Hair Follicle Cells: Vascular Approach
Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.
research Recommendations on Trichological Treatments During COVID-19 Pandemic
Use telemedicine and strict hygiene for safe hair and scalp treatments during COVID-19.
research Should Finasteride Be Routinely Given Preoperatively for TURP?
Finasteride may reduce bleeding after TURP, but more research needed.
research TGF-β2 Is Specifically Expressed in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Modulates Hair Folliculogenesis
TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.