research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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research Current Advances of Dendrobium Officinale Polysaccharides in Dermatology: A Literature Review
Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides may help with hair growth, skin moisturization, and protection against oxidative damage.
research Morphological Analysis of Polymers on Hair Fibers by SEM and AFM
Polyquaternium 7® builds up on hair, improving its look and feel, and AFM is good for measuring these changes.
research Biomaterials for In Situ Tissue Regeneration: Development and Perspectives
Smart biomaterials that guide tissue repair are key for future medical treatments.
research Skin Microbiome, Metabolome and Skin Phenome, from the Perspectives of Skin as an Ecosystem
Your skin is like an ecosystem, with its own community of microbes and substances that interact and affect its health.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Effect of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber Extract Mediated by the Activation of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling
Aconiti Ciliare Tuber extract may help hair grow by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
research Skin Applications of Cannabidiol: Sources, Effects, Delivery Systems, Marketed Formulations and Safety
CBD may improve skin and hair health, but its effective use and safety need more research.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2014 Objectives and Design Update
The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.
research Investigations on Kaempferol, Quercetin, and Other Flavonoids in Aquatic Plants of Iraqi Marshlands
Flavonoids in Iraqi marshland plants have potential health benefits like antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
research An Intrinsic Oscillation of Gene Networks Inside Hair Follicle Stem Cells: An Additional Layer That Can Modulate Hair Stem Cell Activities
Gene network oscillations inside hair stem cells are key for hair growth regulation and could help treat hair loss.
research Consensus on Women's Health Aspects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Amsterdam ESHRE/ASRM-Sponsored 3rd PCOS Consensus Workshop Group
Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.
research Physiological and Retinoid-Induced Proliferations of Epidermis Basal Keratinocytes Are Differently Controlled
Normal skin cell renewal doesn't need RAR signaling, but vitamin A-related skin thickening does.
research Menopausal Androgen Excess-Associated Cardio-Metabolic Risk: Clues for Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor (Case Report and Mini-Review of Literature)
High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.
research Gender Differences in Skin: A Review of the Literature
Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
research An Update on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
research Clinical, Metabolic, and Endocrine Parameters in Response to Metformin and Lifestyle Intervention in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Trial
Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.
research TGF-β Family Signaling in Stem Cells
TGF-β signaling is crucial for stem cell maintenance, differentiation, and has implications for cancer treatment.
research High Circulating Estrone and Low Testosterone Correlate with Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Men with Advanced Liver Disease
Men with advanced liver disease and high oestrone and low testosterone levels have worse health outcomes.
research Effects of Finasteride (MK-906), a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens in Male Volunteers
Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
research Revisiting Hyper- and Hypo-Androgenism by Tandem Mass Spectrometry
The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
research The Differences Between Aromatizable And Non-Aromatizable Androgens In Relation To Body Composition And Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors In Men
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.
research Solubility of Minoxidil in Binary Mixture of Ethanol and Water at Various Temperatures
Minoxidil dissolves better in ethanol-water mixtures at different temperatures, with water playing a key role.
research Moxibustion Improves Ovarian Function Based on the Regulation of the Androgen Balance
Moxibustion may help improve ovarian function by changing androgen levels.
research 5α-Reductase Type 2 Gene Variant Associations with Prostate Cancer Risk, Circulating Hormone Levels, and Androgenetic Alopecia
A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
research Original Research—Endocrinology: Comparison of the Steady-State Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism, and Variability of a Transdermal Testosterone Patch Versus a Transdermal Testosterone Gel in Hypogonadal Men
The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.
research The Effect of Rosehip Extracts Addition on Permanent Wave and Hair Dye During Repetition Procedure
Rosehip extract improves hair wave, thickness, and color vibrancy.
research Sex Hormones and Antiandrogens Influence In Vitro Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells and Outer Root Sheath Keratinocytes of Human Hair Follicles
Certain sex hormones and antiandrogens can either slow down or speed up the growth of human hair follicle cells depending on their concentration.
research Comparison of High-Dose Finasteride (5 mg/day) Versus Low-Dose Finasteride (2.5 mg/day) in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Combined with Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Finasteride and minoxidil together safely and effectively increase hair growth and density for androgenetic alopecia.
research Plant-Derived Biostimulants Differentially Modulate Primary and Secondary Metabolites and Improve the Yield Potential of Red and Green Lettuce Cultivars
Certain natural biostimulants can increase lettuce yield and improve its nutritional content.