April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report documents successful virilization, including penile length increase, in a boy with partial androgen insensitivity syndrome using high-dose testosterone combined with anastrozole.
98 citations
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July 1983 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This study in the Arab population of Gaza described pseudohermaphroditism due to 17β-HSD deficiency, where individuals showed marked masculinization after puberty despite inadequate androgen proportions.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 1 citations
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August 2024 in “GeroScience”
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September 2014 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” This study found that men without prostate cancer carrying the A-allele of SNP rs1204038 had a 65% higher risk of PSA levels above 3 ng/mL compared to those with the G-allele, increasing referrals for further examination.
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September 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” In this case report, two adolescents developed androgenetic alopecia after treatment with anastrozole for idiopathic short stature, suggesting this potential side effect should be considered in pediatric patients using aromatase inhibitors.
February 2017 in “Cancer Causes & Control” In this study, Swedish men carrying the AR haplotype H2 were found to have a significantly lower risk of prostate cancer compared to those with the more common H1 variant.
70 citations
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March 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, a newly designed protein degrader targeting androgen receptors showed promise in reversing hair regrowth inhibition in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential as a novel and safe treatment strategy.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” In this large retrospective study, low-dose finasteride for androgenetic alopecia was associated with an increased risk of erectile dysfunction at one and three years among men aged 18-45.
This invention reports piperazine derivatives as potent inhibitors of type 3 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, suggesting potential therapeutic applications in treating prostate cancer, acne, and androgenic alopecia.
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February 2000 in “PubMed” This study found that overexpression of PKCepsilon in transgenic mice reduced papilloma development but accelerated carcinoma formation in a skin tumor promotion model.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the role of zinc and its transporters in skin health and disorders, providing an overview without presenting new clinical results.
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October 2001 in “Analytical Sciences” A new compound that could treat various androgen-related conditions was created and analyzed.
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August 2002 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that 17α‐estradiol increases aromatase activity in female hair follicles, which may explain its beneficial effects in treating androgenetic alopecia.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Loss of COL17A1 causes hair follicle stem cells to age and leads to hair loss.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study reports a rare instance of a virilizing androgen-only secreting adrenal cortical adenoma in a 13-year-old, with symptom resolution after surgical removal.
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March 2004 in “Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology” Using testosterone-stimulated weanling rats can effectively replace castrated rats for anti-androgen testing, reducing animal stress.
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January 2010 in “Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience” This study found that 3alpha-diol, an androgen metabolite, improved cognitive and affective performance in aged male rats, suggesting its role in countering age-related decline in hippocampally-influenced behaviors.
June 2010 in “Journal of Chemical Crystallography” This study determined the crystal structure and conformation of synthesized 17x-Acetoxy-pregn-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, revealing specific molecular interactions and structural details in an orthorhombic crystal system.
10 citations
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November 2019 in “Neuroendocrinology” This study shows that measuring 17-hydroxyprogesterone concentrations in scalp hair may be a useful noninvasive tool for monitoring treatment in adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
May 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study developed microneedles combining insulin-like growth factor-1 and type XVII collagen, showing more effective hair regeneration and reduced inflammation compared to minoxidil in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study found that a microneedle patch with recombinant collagen XVII significantly improved hair coverage, follicle density, and angiogenesis in an androgenic alopecia mouse model, showing potential as a novel therapeutic strategy alongside established treatments like minoxidil.
11 citations
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June 2019 in “Tissue & Cell” This study indicates that COL17A1 plays a crucial role in the differentiation process of hair-follicle-associated pluripotent stem cells.
April 1974 in “Pediatric Research”
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, a novel compound named AH-001 demonstrated effective androgen receptor protein degradation, reducing hair loss progression in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, with minimal systemic exposure and side effects, suggesting potential for safer treatment.
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July 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 87 citations
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April 1973 in “Endocrinology” This study found that in hamster flank organs, 17βC inhibited enlargement caused by topical testosterone but not by DHT, suggesting potential use in androgen-related skin disorders like acne.
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October 1995 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study found that the LH response to nafarelin effectively distinguished gonadotropin deficiency from constitutional delay of puberty, performing comparably to the sleep test and offering certain advantages.
This review discusses the characteristics and management of adolescent androgenetic alopecia, noting a lack of FDA-approved treatments and reporting no new clinical results.