research The Biology and Clinical Application of Systemic Glucocorticoids
Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.
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research Hot Topics in Pediatric Dermatology
Covers common skin issues in kids, their diagnosis, treatment, and need for specialist care.
research Candidate SNP Markers of Reproductive Potential Predicted by Significant Change in Affinity of TATA-Binding Protein for Human Gene Promoters
Certain genetic markers linked to reproductive potential were identified by their impact on a protein's ability to bind to genes.
research C19 and C21 5β/5α Metabolite Ratios in Subjects Treated with the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Comparison of Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
research TSPO Ligand Etifoxine Attenuates LPS-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction in Mice
Etifoxine, an anxiety drug, can lessen brain inflammation and cognitive issues in mice, partly by increasing production of protective brain steroids.
research Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Sexual Function: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
5α-reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in men with enlarged prostate.
research Focal Neurotoxicity Associated With Topical 5-Fluorouracil
Topical 5-Fluorouracil can rarely cause nerve damage, especially in people with a certain genetic deficiency.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.
research Dihydrotestosterone Induces Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion of Human Glioblastoma Cell Lines
Dihydrotestosterone increases growth and spread of human brain cancer cells, and blocking its formation might help treat this cancer.
research Simultaneous Determination of Minoxidil and Minoxidil Sulfate by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with UV Detection and Its Applications
The study developed a method to detect minoxidil and its sulfate form, found that minoxidil sulfate is temperature-sensitive, and identified a way to potentially increase its stability for hair loss treatment.
research Emerging Medication for the Treatment of Male Hypogonadism
New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.
research Repurposing of Drugs as Novel Influenza Inhibitors From Clinical Gene Expression Infection Signatures
A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.
research Serum Lipidomic Changes and Sex Differences in Androgenetic Alopecia
People with androgenetic alopecia have different lipid levels in their blood, which vary between men and women, and may be linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
research The Important Role of Leptin in Modulating the Risk of Dermatological Diseases
Leptin, a hormone from fat cells, affects immune responses and can influence skin diseases and hair growth.
research Hair Zinc and Chromium Levels Associated with Reduced Likelihood of Age-Related Cognitive Decline in Centenarians and Oldest-Old Adults
Higher hair levels of zinc and chromium were linked to less cognitive decline in very old people.
research The Auxin-Regulated CrRLK1L Kinase ERULUS Controls Cell Wall Composition During Root Hair Tip Growth
ERULUS controls root hair growth by regulating cell wall composition and pectin activity.
research Saturable Binding of Finasteride to Steroid 5α-Reductase as Determinant of Nonlinear Pharmacokinetics
Finasteride's effect on hair loss and prostate enlargement depends on its binding to an enzyme, with maximum impact at 0.2 mg dose.
research Women's Health Considerations for Lipid Management
Manage women's cholesterol with diet, exercise, and careful treatment choices, especially during pregnancy, PCOS, and menopause.
research Attention to Innate Circadian Rhythm and the Impact of Its Disruption on Diabetes
Disrupting natural body clocks increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
research Antiandrogen Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Association of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Graves' Disease: Is Autoimmunity the Link Between the Two Diseases?
The document suggests that there might be an autoimmune link between polycystic ovary syndrome and Graves' disease.
research Effect of Metformin on Clinical and Biochemical Hyperandrogenism in Adolescent Girls with Type 1 Diabetes
Metformin improved menstrual cycle regularity and signs of hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes but did not improve blood sugar control.
research Thyroid Hormones Directly Alter Human Hair Follicle Functions: Anagen Prolongation and Stimulation of Both Hair Matrix Keratinocyte Proliferation and Hair Pigmentation
Thyroid hormones help hair grow, reduce hair loss, and increase hair pigment.
research Keratinocyte Growth Inhibition Through the Modification of Wnt Signaling by Androgen in Balding Dermal Papilla Cells
Androgens slow hair growth by altering Wnt signaling in balding cells.
research A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Finasteride to Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsute Women
Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.
research Cardiovascular Profile of Pharmacological Agents Used for the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Medications for PCOS don't seem to raise heart disease risk.
research Effects of Sex Steroid Deprivation and Administration on Hair Growth and Skin Sebum Production in Transsexual Males and Females
Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.
research Drug Eruptions in Dermatology
Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
research Acanthosis Nigricans and the Metabolic Syndrome
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that may indicate a higher risk for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and more research is needed to understand and treat it.
research Vitamin D Resistance: Tissue Resistance to Vitamin D and Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Types I and II
Some people have genetic mutations that make them resistant to vitamin D, leading to rickets even with enough vitamin D intake.