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January 1987 in “PubMed” This study found that a 1% 11a-hydroxyprogesterone lotion appeared to increase hair growth parameters in male androgenetic alopecia patients compared to untreated controls.
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September 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that women with PCOS who have an exaggerated 17-hydroxyprogesterone response to buserelin exhibit more severe hyperandrogenemia, increased insulin secretion, and reduced insulin sensitivity.
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April 2019 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that 11α-hydroxyprogesterone is a potent inhibitor of 11βHSD2 in vitro and may serve as a precursor to unique C11α-hydroxy steroids in prostate cancer tissue.
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June 1989 in “Steroids” In this study, the synthesis of C-4 and C-6 bridged haptens of 11 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone revealed an unexpected formation of a C-4 substituted product using a 6-bromo derivative, contrary to prior reports.
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July 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The antiandrogen 11α-hydroxyprogesterone effectively reduces skin oil and cholesterol when applied to the skin.