research Novel Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase
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research Epidermal Stem Cells in Hair Follicle Cycling and Skin Regeneration: A View From the Perspective of Inflammation
Inflammation plays a key role in activating skin stem cells for hair growth and wound healing, but more research is needed to understand how it directs cell behavior.
research Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Fortified Biscuits as a Nutritional Supplement for Zinc Deficient Rats
Zinc oxide nanoparticle biscuits improved growth and health in zinc-deficient rats without toxicity.
research Recent Advances in Drug Design and Drug Discovery for Androgen-Dependent Diseases
New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.
research Exclusive Androgenic Effect of Dehydroepiandrosterone in Sebaceous Glands of Rat Skin
DHEA acts like a male hormone on rat skin glands and doesn't turn into female hormones there.
research Adrenal Steroid Precursors Exert Potent Androgenic Action in the Hamster Sebaceous Glands of Flank Organs and Ears
Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.
research In Vitro Methodology, Hormonal and Nutritional Effects, and Fiber Production in Isolated Ovine and Caprine Anagen Hair Follicles
Angora goat hair grows faster and produces more protein than cashmere goat hair, and certain hormones and nutrients positively affect hair growth and protein synthesis.
research The Role of Androgens in Hormone Replacement Therapy
Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
research Differential Impact of Environmental Factors on Systemic and Localized Autoimmunity
Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
research Recent Therapeutic Developments for Acne
New acne treatments include combination creams, advanced retinoids, and light therapies, focusing on safety and patient adherence.
research Pantolactams as Androgen Receptor Antagonists for the Topical Suppression of Sebum Production
Pfizer found that pantolactam-based compounds can reduce sebum (skin oil) production when applied topically.
research Determination of Rat 5α-Reductase Type 1 Isozyme Activity and Its Inhibition by Novel Steroidal Oxazolines
New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Evaluation of Their Potential Confounding Effect on GC-C-IRMS Doping Analysis
5α-reductase inhibitors can interfere with doping tests by masking banned substances.
research Microbial Oxidation of Finasteride with Macrophomina Phaseolina (KUCC 730)
research Long-Term Satisfaction and Tolerability with Low-Dose Flutamide: A 20-Year Surveillance Study on 120 Hyperandrogenic Women
Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
research Early Postnatal Allopregnanolone Levels Alteration and Adult Behavioral Disruption in Rats: Implications for Drug Abuse
Changing allopregnanolone levels in baby rats affects their adult behavior and alcohol use.
research Developing Human Fetal Skin Demonstrates a Unique Lymphocyte Signature
Fetal skin has unique immune cells different from adult skin.
research Novel Advances of Histone Modification in Inflammatory Skin Diseases and Related Treatment Methods
Histone modification is key in treating chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
research Phase-Specific Differential Regulation of Mechanical Allodynia in a Murine Model of Neuropathic Pain by Progesterone
Progesterone initially worsens but later reduces neuropathic pain in mice, through different mechanisms.
research Semecarpus Anacardium Linn. Leaf Extract Exhibits Activities Against Breast Cancer And Prolongs The Survival Of Tumor-Bearing Mice
Semecarpus anacardium leaf extract fights breast cancer and extends survival in mice.
research The Itchy Scalp: An Overview of Scalp Pruritus and Its Management
Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
research Improved Forensic Hair Evidence for Drugs of Abuse by Mass Spectrometry
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
research Evaluation of Hair Follicles as a Surrogate Tissue for Pharmacodynamic Response in Xenograft Tumors
Hair follicles can be used to quickly assess drug effects in cancer treatment.
research Pharmacological Basis for Clinical Use of Antiandrogens
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
research Ritlecitinib And Brepocitinib Demonstrate Significant Improvement In Scalp Alopecia Areata Biomarkers
Two drugs, ritlecitinib and brepocitinib, improved scalp hair loss condition markers.
research Consumption of Fish Oil High-Fat Diet Induces Murine Hair Loss via Epidermal Fatty Acid Binding Protein in Skin Macrophages
Eating a high-fat fish oil diet caused mice to lose hair due to a specific immune cell activity in the skin linked to a protein called E-FABP.
research Vitamin D And Skin Diseases: A Review
Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
research Perilla Frutescens: A Rich Source of Pharmacologically Active Compounds
Perilla frutescens, an East Asian plant, contains 400 bioactive compounds that have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anticancer effects, and can treat conditions like diabetes, skin allergies, and neurological disorders.
research Autophagy: Guardian of Skin Barrier
Autophagy helps keep skin healthy and may improve treatments for skin diseases.
research Cannabinoid Compounds as a Pharmacotherapeutic Option for the Treatment of Non-Cancer Skin Diseases
Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.