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Dermoscopy has improved skin cancer diagnosis and has expanding applications in dermatology, but requires staying updated with new research and techniques.
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research Recent Advances in Thiasteroids Chemistry
New sulfur-containing steroid analogs show promise for more targeted medical treatments.
research Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action
Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research Dermoscopy Research: An Update
Dermoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis of skin lesions and our understanding of their morphology and biology.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Antiviral and Anti-Tumor Activities of Some Steroidal Cyanopyridinone Derivatives
Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.
research Human Androgenic Steroids Affect Growth of Dermatophytes In Vitro
Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.
research Diet and Acne
Diet changes can help reduce acne by limiting certain hormones.
research Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Pharmacological Activity of New Steroidal Antiandrogens and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
research Molecular Interactions of New Pregnenedione Derivatives
The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.
research Curcumin Derivatives Inhibit Testicular 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase 3
Curcumin and its derivatives can block an enzyme important for making testosterone, with one derivative being particularly strong.
research Estrogen-Dependent Development of Sex Differences in Somatostatin Neurons of the Hypothalamic Periventricular Nucleus
Male rats have more somatostatin neurons than females due to testosterone converting to estrogen during early development.
research Finasteride in Biological Fluids: Extraction and Separation by a Graphitized Carbon Black Cartridge and Quantification by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Method accurately measures finasteride in human plasma.
research Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone can reduce hair growth and testosterone in hirsutism, but is less effective than combined treatments.
research Hirsutism and Virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
research Anti-Androgenic Curcumin Analogues as Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Some curcumin-like compounds can effectively and safely block the enzyme linked to hair loss and other conditions related to male hormones.
research The Effects of Topical Diazoxide on Hair Follicular Growth and Physiology of the Stumptailed Macaque
Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.
research Stability Studies of Antiandrogenic Compounds in Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb. Extract
Germacrone in Curcuma aeruginosa extract degrades at high temperatures but is stable in certain solutions and unaffected by pH levels.
research Combination of an Antiandrogen and a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor: A Further Step Towards Total Androgen Blockade?
Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.
research Lack of Endocrine Systemic Side Effects After Topical Application of Spironolactone in Men
Topical spironolactone cream doesn't cause hormone-related side effects in the body.
research In Vivo Uptake and Metabolism of Testosterone by the Skin and Other Tissues of the Rat
Rat skin takes up and processes testosterone differently than other organs, with testosterone being more important for the skin than its metabolite 5α-DHT.
research 11α-Hydroxyprogesterone, a Potent 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Inhibitor, Is Metabolized by Steroid-5α-Reductase and Cytochrome P450 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase to Produce C11α-Derivatives of 21-Deoxycortisol and 11-Hydroxyandrostenedione In Vitro
11α-Hydroxyprogesterone is changed into different substances by certain enzymes and may play a role in prostate cancer.
research Field Melanin Mapping of the Hairless Scalp
The study found a specific pattern of uneven melanin distribution on balding scalps that could help understand skin diseases caused by light exposure.
research Drug Safety Evaluation of Exemestane
Exemestane is effective and safe for treating certain breast cancers, with mild side effects, but needs more research on long-term effects.
research An Extraordinary Stroke
Untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to complications like stroke and needs glucocorticoid treatment.
research Relative Binding Affinity of Novel Steroids to Androgen Receptors in Hamster Prostate
New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
research Parenteral and Oral Cyproterone Acetate Treatment in Severe Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate implants were more effective at reducing facial hair and improving skin in severe hirsutism than oral treatment.
research Effect of Finasteride on the Ovulatory Function of Normal Women
Finasteride doesn't affect ovulation in normal women.
research Molecular Interactions of Natural and Synthetic Steroids in Female Hamsters’ Flank Organs
Testosterone, progesterone, and levonorgestrel change enzyme levels related to fat production in hamster skin, which could affect skin oil and acne.
research A Case of Severe Hyperandrogenism, Acanthosis Nigricans, and Overt Diabetes: The Use of Non-Invasive Methods for Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, and Management
Non-invasive imaging helped diagnose a woman's severe hormone imbalance and diabetes, and medication successfully treated her condition.