This preclinical study found that finasteride withdrawal in rats caused inflammation in the gut and hypothalamus, while allopregnanolone treatment partially reduced these effects, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for post-finasteride syndrome.
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
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May 2020 in “Clinical therapeutics” This review discusses the role of stress mediators in skin diseases and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest further research in skin psychoneuroimmunology.
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May 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This research highlights that psychological stress can adversely affect hair growth in mice, implicating potential pathways that may be relevant in understanding stress-induced hair growth inhibition in humans.
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February 2023 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This review discusses the dermatological effects and potential mechanisms of plant adaptogens, emphasizing their role in skin health and aging without presenting new experimental results.