research Limitations of Human Occipital Scalp Hair Follicle Organ Culture for Studying the Effects of Minoxidil as a Hair Growth Enhancer
Scalp hair follicle culture has limits for testing minoxidil's hair growth effects.
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research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.
research Preparation of 4-Aryl-2-Trifluoromethylbenzonitrile Derivatives as Androgen Receptor Antagonists for Topical Suppression of Sebum Production
Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
research Finasteride and Suicide: A Postmarketing Case Series
Finasteride may increase suicide risk; more research needed.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Is Not Associated With Alterations in Sleep Spindles in Men Referred for Polysomnography
Finasteride doesn't affect sleep spindles in men.
research Hair Biology and Care Product Ingredients from Marine Organisms
Marine-derived ingredients show potential for hair health but need more human trials to confirm effectiveness.
research In This Issue
Advancements in hair biology include new treatments and tools for hair growth and alopecia.
research Molecular Mechanisms of Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
research Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men With Suppressed Testosterone Production
Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.
research Therapeutic Strategies for Treating Hair Loss
The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
research Adrenal Disorders and the Pediatric Brain: Pathophysiological Considerations and Clinical Implications
Adrenal disorders can cause lasting brain and behavior issues in children.
research Repurposing Existing Drugs for COVID-19: An Endocrinology Perspective
Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
research Sex Hormones and Sarcopenia in Older Persons
Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.
research Finasteride Treatment Inhibits Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis in Male Mice
Finasteride reduces new brain cells in male mice, possibly causing depression.
research A Bald Statement: Current Approaches to Manipulate Miniaturization Focus Only on Promoting Hair Growth
The conclusion is that future hair loss treatments should target the root causes of hair thinning, not just promote hair growth.
research MicroRNA in Skin Diseases
Certain microRNAs are linked to various skin diseases and could be used to diagnose and treat these conditions.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
research Exploring the Neural Mechanisms of Finasteride: A Proteomic Analysis in the Nucleus Accumbens
Finasteride affects brain processes related to neurotransmission and metabolism, potentially helping with neuropsychiatric conditions.
research Repurposing Steroidogenesis Inhibitors for the Therapy of Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Promises and Caveats
Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
research Minoxidil for Endocrine Therapy–Induced Alopecia in Women With Breast Cancer—Saint Agatha’s Blessing?
Topical minoxidil improves hair loss in 80% of women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy.
research Pattern Alopecia During Hormonal Anticancer Therapy in Patients with Breast Cancer
Some breast cancer patients on hormonal therapy may develop male or female pattern hair loss, which can sometimes be improved with topical treatments.
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 HIF-1α Stimulators Function Equally to Leading Hair Loss Agents in Enhancing Dermal Papilla Growth
HIF-1α stimulators, like deferiprone, work as well as popular hair loss treatments, minoxidil and caffeine, in promoting hair growth.
research Impact of Preservation Solutions on the Trichogenicity of Hair Micrografts Ascertained by Dermal Papilla Gene Expression
Chilled ATPv-supplemented saline best preserves hair grafts' key genes.
research Naturally Occurring Hair Growth Peptide: Water-Soluble Chicken Egg Yolk Peptides Stimulate Hair Growth Through Induction of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Production
Chicken egg yolk peptides can promote hair growth by increasing a specific growth factor.
research Effect of Allopregnanolone and Allotetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone on Spike-Wave Discharges in the EEG of Absence Epilepsy Rat Models
The steroids allopregnanolone and allotetrahydrodeoxycorticosteron worsened absence seizures in rats.
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 Association Between 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Use and the Risk of Depression: A Meta-Analysis
Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of mild depression.
research Sights for Sore Eyes and Disappointments in Psychopharmacology
The document concludes that there is hope for future psychopharmacology research despite challenges in treating schizophrenia.
research Influence of Saw Palmetto and Pygeum Africana Extracts on the Urinary Concentrations of Endogenous Anabolic Steroids: Relevance to Doping Analysis
Taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana can change the levels of certain steroids in urine, which could cause confusion in doping tests.