8 citations
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May 1996 in “Endocrinology” This study found that the androgen precursors DHEA and androstenedione stimulated androgen-sensitive parameters in the sebaceous glands of the skin in castrated male hamsters.
7 citations
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses various pathologies involving sebaceous glands, primarily and secondarily, but reports no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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August 2005 in “Evolutionary anthropology” Human hair is unique and important for understanding human evolution and identity.
7 citations
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July 2003 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews several benign skin conditions in newborns, emphasizing the importance of correct identification to prevent unnecessary concern and interventions, but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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November 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that women with acne and oligomenorrhea have higher levels of biologically active testosterone compared to those with acne and normal menstrual cycles.
5 citations
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September 2011 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study identified pantolactam based compounds as effective topical antagonists of the androgen receptor, reducing sebum components in a hamster model.
4 citations
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August 2015 in “Medical Hypotheses” This study discusses hormonal changes in gastroesophageal reflux disease that may affect sebaceous gland secretion but does not report new clinical results, suggesting a need for collaborative research in gastroenterology and dermatology.
3 citations
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November 2005 in “Women's health” This narrative review discusses various causes and treatments of hirsutism in women, emphasizing the importance of identifying androgen-secreting tumors, but does not present new study results.
3 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
3 citations
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October 1993 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of clinical hair loss without providing new clinical results.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study describes three adult dogs with sebaceous gland dysplasia, reporting that two showed moderate to marked improvement in symptoms with treatment, though ongoing management is required as the condition cannot be cured.
2 citations
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October 2010 in “European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics” Researchers developed a quick and sensitive way to measure finasteride in blood using a small sample size.
1 citations
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May 2014 in “Lipid Technology” This news review reports on the latest developments in lipid technology but presents no new research findings.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of molecular evolution” This study explored the molecular biology of skin adaptations in pangolins, revealing that certain genes for lipid synthesis have inactive patterns, while others related to skin function remain intact, suggesting complex evolutionary changes in their skin physiology.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds” This study demonstrated in rodent models that artificial dermal template treatment can induce full-thickness skin regrowth including skin epidermis and adnexa without the need for autologous skin grafts.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This article reports no new data; it describes the role of sebum in influencing the skin microbiome and epithelial tissues and discusses its altered composition during transit through the sebaceous duct.
1 citations
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February 2014 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” This study demonstrated that steroidal carbamates 7–10 altered mRNA expression related to lipid metabolism in hamster flank organs and inhibited 5α-reductase activity without binding to the progesterone receptor.
1 citations
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August 2004 in “Alternative & complementary therapies” Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.
1 citations
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February 2004 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article reviews the theory that certain cultural practices, like specific haircuts, contribute to common baldness but reports no new clinical findings.
September 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” This study found that men aged 33 to 44 with androgenetic alopecia experienced significant hair improvement over 7 months after treatment with autologous cells using the Rigenera® system, as evaluated by HairMetrix® technology.
September 2013 in “Metal Powder Report” This study found that dihydrotestosterone induces hair loss in male C57BL/6 mice, and this effect can be partially reversed by the androgen receptor antagonist bicalutamide.
November 2024 in “American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research” This abstract does not provide study results but outlines that acne is influenced by factors like androgens, sebum production, abnormal keratinization, and inflammatory reactions involving lymphocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils.
This study found that inhibiting AP-1 transcription factors in mice causes squamous tumors to transform into sebaceous tumors and regulates tumor cell lineage.
This study found that inhibiting AP-1 activity in mice can induce lineage transdifferentiation between squamous and sebaceous tumors, suggesting AP-1's role in maintaining tumor cell identity.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the diagnosis of alopecia in psoriasis, highlighting different hair loss types and the need to distinguish it from similar conditions, but reports no new clinical results.
This source outlines common health issues in weanling gerbils, including skin infections often tied to beta-hemolytic Staphylococcus aureus, and obesity-related conditions like diabetes, as well as respiratory infections and musculoskeletal problems, without detailing specific new study results.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp health is influenced by complex factors affecting sebaceous glands, including hormones, aging, and various substances.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
June 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The article concludes that hormonal therapy is an effective long-term acne treatment, even for those without hormonal imbalances.