This study found that in men with androgenetic alopecia, nitric oxide synthase protein expression was significantly higher at androgenetic sites compared to non-androgenetic sites or those of healthy controls, suggesting a possible role in hair follicle regulation.
January 2003 in “Zhonghua shiyan waike zazhi” This study found that androgen is essential for erectile function in rats, and suggests that its effects may be partly mediated through nitric oxide synthase positive neurons in the medial preoptic area.
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February 2015 in “PubMed” This study found that azelaic acid and finasteride significantly increased iNOS expression and nitric oxide levels, which was associated with improved survival of skin flap grafts in rats.
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January 2009 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” This study concluded that finasteride-induced DHT deficiency intensified constitutive iNOS expression in rat testicular and epididymal cells, suggesting a complex regulatory relationship needing further investigation.
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June 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This article reviews the role of nitric oxide in skin health, including its influence on immune responses and potential therapeutic applications for contact dermatitis, but reports no new clinical results.