New acne treatments like clascoterone and minocycline foam are effective, and using antibiotics carefully is important to avoid resistance.
August 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” New treatments for common hair loss might be safer and more effective than current options.
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
February 2017 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Hair loss can be treated with common methods like minoxidil and finasteride, but new potential treatments include growth factors, cytokines, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.
November 2022 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Long-term use of androgens can help manage Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) but may cause serious side effects, so alternative treatments with fewer side effects are being considered.
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November 2009 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.
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March 2014 in “Herba Polonica” Plant extracts may help treat hormone-related hair loss.
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February 2021 in “BMJ” High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.
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August 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology” Tamoxifen may cause female hair loss by increasing androgen receptor expression.
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January 2022 in “Clinical cancer investigation journal” Certain Dibenzo derivatives may help treat prostate cancer.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” The document concludes that targeting the androgen receptor may be a promising breast cancer treatment, especially for certain types.
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August 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better ways to test and understand SARMs to make safer and more effective treatments.
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July 2003 in “Drug Development Research” Fluridil promotes hair growth safely and effectively for androgenetic alopecia.
May 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Androgen receptors in the mouse brain may explain cognitive and mood changes in prostate cancer treatment.
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January 2004 in “Journal of medicinal chemistry” Researchers developed new compounds that target the androgen receptor effectively with fewer side effects.
February 2024 in “Cancers” New treatments targeting androgen receptors show promise for drug-resistant prostate cancer.
November 2023 in “Bioorganic Chemistry” Drugs targeting the Androgen Receptor are effective for treating prostate cancer and other androgen-related conditions.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Certain gene variations are linked to severe acne in Egyptian patients and could guide treatment choices.
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April 2011 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” Androgens increase muscle mass by promoting myoblast growth through ornithine decarboxylase.
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May 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.
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May 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” NcoA4 may have roles beyond helping control gene activity, possibly affecting cell behavior and stability.
May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.
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December 2020 in “Dermatological reviews” COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Scopolin and scopoletin from Merremia peltata leaves may help treat hair loss and showed promising results in rabbit tests.
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November 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.
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January 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) shows potential for treating androgen-related conditions but may be limited in treating prostate cancer.
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May 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Clascoterone may be a promising treatment for hair loss.