research Steroidal 5α-Reductase and 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase (CYP17) Inhibitors Useful in the Treatment of Prostatic Diseases
Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
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research Should We Offer Thoracic Medial Branch Block Instead of Thoracic Vertebroplasty for Pain Management?
Thoracic medial branch block may be a simpler and effective alternative to thoracic vertebroplasty for pain management.
research Aging and Immortality: Quasi-Programmed Senescence and Its Pharmacologic Inhibition
The conclusion is that using drugs to block the TOR pathway might slow aging and prevent age-related diseases.
research Anti-Androgenic Activities of the Triterpenoids Fraction of Ganoderma Lucidum
The triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum can block testosterone effects and may help treat enlarged prostate.
![Synthesis and Activity of 8-Substituted Benzo[c]quinolizin-3-ones as Dual Inhibitors of Human 5α-Reductases 1 and 2](/images/research/efc54340-66d6-4f27-9930-045ac023f903/small/15248.jpg)
research Synthesis and Activity of 8-Substituted Benzo[c]quinolizin-3-ones as Dual Inhibitors of Human 5α-Reductases 1 and 2
New compounds were made that effectively block enzymes related to prostate issues and hair loss.
research New Aromatic Esters of Progesterone as Antiandrogens
New progesterone-based compounds can block male hormones.
research Androgenic and Anti-Androgenic Effects of Progesterone Derivatives with Different Halogens as Substituents at the C-6 Position
Different halogens on progesterone derivatives can either block or mimic male hormone effects, depending on their type and amount.
![Synthesis and 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of 8-Substituted Benzo[ƒ]Quinolinones Derived from Palladium Mediated Coupling Reactions](/images/research/2aedba8c-b0ac-4fa3-9ac7-9f375a016bba/small/15581.jpg)
research Synthesis and 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of 8-Substituted Benzo[ƒ]Quinolinones Derived from Palladium Mediated Coupling Reactions
Some newly made compounds can block an enzyme linked to hair loss and prostate growth, with one in particular being very selective.
![Synthesis and In Vitro Study of 17β-[N-Ureylene-N,N′-Disubstituted]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as Selective Inhibitors of Type I 5α-Reductase](/images/research/d19df8a7-8de6-4430-8a0d-4ffa1f502985/small/15608.jpg)
research Synthesis and In Vitro Study of 17β-[N-Ureylene-N,N′-Disubstituted]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as Selective Inhibitors of Type I 5α-Reductase
New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.
research The Antiandrogenic Action of 4-Androsten-3-One-17β-Carboxylic Acid and Its Methyl Ester on Hamster Flank Organ
The chemicals 17βC and its methyl ester can block the effects of testosterone on hamster skin but not the effects of DHT.
research Novel Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase
New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
research Biological Activity of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens may help treat conditions like excessive hair growth, prostate tumors, male baldness, and acne by blocking male hormone effects.
research A New Label-Free Screen for Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Using LC-MS
Researchers developed a new method to find substances in herbs that can block a specific enzyme linked to hair loss.
research Inhibition of Rat 5α-Reductase Activity and Testosterone-Induced Sebum Synthesis in Hamster Sebocytes by an Extract of Quercus Acutissima Cortex
An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
research Effect of Cyclosporin on Hair-Existing Area of Nude Mice
Cyclosporin extends hair growth in mice, but high-dose corticosteroids block this effect.
research Patient Registry of Outcomes in Spasticity Care
The data suggests that dosing differences can help manage spasticity in patients with upper motor neuron dysfunction.
research Postsurgical Paresthesias of the Occipital Region: A Case Report
The man's scalp tightness after hair surgery affects his life and work, and it's unclear if it's due to the surgery or a mental health issue.
research Skin Abnormality and Hair Loss: The Reproductive Endocrinological Viewpoint
Hormonal imbalances can cause skin and hair problems in women, and treatments that block male hormones can help.
research Androgenic Alopecia: Characteristics and Perspectives
Male pattern baldness is mainly caused by a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and drugs that can block this hormone might help prevent hair loss.
research Exploiting the Origins of Ras-Mediated Squamous Cell Carcinoma to Develop Novel Therapeutic Interventions
Researchers found that hair follicle stem cells can become squamous cell carcinoma due to Ras activation, which could lead to new treatments.
research Selective Inhibition by Minoxidil of Prostacyclin Production by Cells in Culture
Minoxidil stops cells from making prostacyclin, which may help with hair growth. More research is needed.
research Modified Phenol Peels for Treatment-Refractory Hyperpigmentation of Lichen Planus Pigmentosus: A Retrospective Clinico-Dermoscopic Analysis
Modified phenol peels effectively reduced stubborn skin pigmentation in patients with Lichen Planus Pigmentosus.
research Plasma Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone in Cryptorchid Boys Treated with HCG
research Metabolism of Androgens by Isolated Human Beard Hair Follicles
Human beard hair follicles change testosterone into other related hormones, but don't much change androstenedione into testosterone.
research Epilepsy Drug May Also Treat Baldness
research Nutritional Factors Influencing Hair and Wool Growth
research Effect of Extreme Consumption of Clove on the Morphology of Mice and Liver Tissue
Eating too much clove can cause serious liver damage.
research Pilomatricoma With Florid Osseous Metaplasia: A Cytologist’s Perspective
A rare skin tumor with bone formation was successfully removed without recurrence.
research Exploring Rat Corpus Cavernosum Alterations Induced by Finasteride Treatment and Withdrawal
Finasteride changes hormone levels and certain proteins in rats, but these effects can be reversed after stopping the drug.
research Research on Hair Removal Algorithm of Dermatoscopic Images Using Maximum Variance Fuzzy Clustering and Optimized Criminisi Algorithm
The new hair removal algorithm for skin images works better for detecting and fixing hair, improving melanoma diagnosis.