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GlossaryDeoxycorticosterone

steroid hormone regulating salt and water balance in kidneys

Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It plays a role in regulating salt and water balance in the body by acting on the kidneys to promote sodium retention and potassium excretion. This hormone is a precursor in the biosynthesis of aldosterone, another key hormone involved in electrolyte and fluid balance.

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research The Endocrine System and Hair Growth in the Rat

28 citations, March 1942 in “Journal of Endocrinology”

Male rats grow hair faster than females, and certain hormones can slow or slightly increase hair growth, but not significantly beyond natural rates.

The Effects of Synthetic and Natural Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex on Melanin Deposition in Adrenalectomized Black Rats Fed Diets Adequate and Deficient in Vitamin B1

research The Effects of Synthetic and Natural Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex on Melanin Deposition in Adrenalectomized Black Rats Fed Diets Adequate and Deficient in Vitamin B1

27 citations, October 1945 in “Endocrinology”

Synthetic hormone treatment reduces melanin and hair growth in rats.

research Suspected Calcinosis Cutis and Demodicosis Secondary to Exogenous Steroid Administration in a Dog with Hypoadrenocorticism

January 2020 in “Frontiers in Medical Case Reports”

A dog developed skin issues from too many steroids, but reducing steroids and using a specific treatment fixed the problems.

research Sexual Hormones in Human Skin

305 citations, February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research”

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 Cutaneous Androgen Metabolism: Basic Research And Clinical Perspectives

233 citations, November 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

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The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.

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KX-826 hair loss treatment completed trials with mild side effects. GT20029 may be ultimate cure, destroying androgen receptors causing baldness.