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research Human androgenic steroids affect growth of dermatophytes in vitro

24 citations , September 1996 in “Mycoses”

This study found that androgenic steroids, particularly androstenedione and androstanedione, significantly reduced the growth of certain dermatophytes, suggesting hormonal influence on fungal infections in hair follicles.

research An Updated Etiology of Hair Loss and the New Cosmeceutical Paradigm in Therapy: Clearing ‘the Big Eight Strikes’

July 2023 in “Cosmetics”

This review concluded that the efficacy of cosmeceutical hair serums for addressing hair loss lies in their use of bioactive peptides and plant compounds, like flavonoids and sterols, that target eight key contributing factors identified in hair loss conditions.

research The Role of Sebaceous Gland Activity and Scalp Microfloral Metabolism in the Etiology of Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff

241 citations , August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

This review discusses the roles of sebaceous gland activity, Malassezia yeast, and individual susceptibility in scalp flaking disorders, including dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, but reports no new experiment results.