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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.
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September 1964 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports that new compounds with anti-androgenic effects were found to counteract testosterone in animals without significant estrogenic activity, indicating potential for managing androgen-related conditions.
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April 2022 in “Neuroscience Letters” In this animal study, finasteride significantly improved autism-like symptoms in rats by reversing biochemical markers and enhancing behaviors, potentially due to its antioxidant and anti-androgen effects.
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June 1999 in “Steroids” This study found that compound 10 inhibited testosterone conversion to DHT in hamster flank organs and seminal vesicles, whereas compound 11's inhibitory effect varied with dose, linked to halogen electronegativity differences.
November 2023 in “PubMed” In this study using animal models, umbilical cord stem cell conditioned media combined with oral anti-androgens improved hair regeneration in androgenetic alopecia, enhancing hair follicle cycles and reducing inflammation, suggesting potential as a promising therapy.