research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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research Increased Androgen Binding Capacity in Sebaceous Glands in Scalp of Male-Pattern Baldness
Men with male-pattern baldness have more androgen receptors in their scalp's oil glands, which may contribute to hair loss.
research 5α-Reduced Glucocorticoids: A Story of Natural Selection
Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
research Which Chemicals Should Be Grouped Together for Mixture Risk Assessments of Male Reproductive Disorders?
Group a wide range of chemicals, not just phthalates, for assessing risks to male reproductive health.
research Nonsurgical Management of Facial Masculinization and Feminization
Injectables can feminize or masculinize a transgender person's face, but more research is needed for best practices.
research Effects of PNU157706, a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Rat Epididymal Sperm Maturation and Fertility
PNU157706 reduced rat sperm movement and fertility without affecting offspring health.
research Hedychium Spicatum: A Systematic Review on Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Future Prospects
Hedychium spicatum has medicinal properties but needs more research for scientific validation and use.
research Transdermal Film-Loaded Finasteride Microplates to Enhance Drug Skin Permeation: Two-Step Optimization Study
Optimized film improves finasteride skin absorption and treatment efficiency.
research Self-Organizing Hair Peg-Like Structures From Dissociated Skin Progenitor Cells: New Insights for Human Hair Follicle Organoid Engineering and Turing Patterning in an Asymmetric Morphogenetic Field
Researchers created early-stage hair-like structures from skin cells, showing how these cells can self-organize, but more is needed for complete hair growth.
research Hormonal and Surgical Treatment Options for Transgender Men (Female-to-Male)
Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.
research Fabrication of a 3D Hair Follicle-Like Hydrogel by Soft Lithography
Researchers created a 3D hydrogel that mimics human hair follicles, which may help with hair loss treatments.
research The Effects of Particle Properties on Nanoparticle Drug Retention and Release in Dynamic Minoxidil Foams
Particle properties affect drug retention and release in minoxidil foams, with lipid nanoparticles having higher loading capacity.
research Retinoid-Mediated Stimulation of Steroid Sulfatase Activity in Myeloid Leukemic Cell Lines Requires RARα and RXR and Involves the Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase and ERK-MAP Kinase Pathways
Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.
research Structural Features of the Alpha-Type Filaments of the Inner Root Sheath Cells of the Guinea Pig Hair Follicle
α-type filaments in guinea pig hair follicles have unique structural features.
research A Missing Piece: The Spiny Mouse And The Puzzle Of Menstruating Species
The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.
research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
research Alginate-Based Hydrogel Containing Minoxidil/Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex for Topical Alopecia Treatment
A new gel containing minoxidil can treat hair loss effectively, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment.
research New Biomarkers to Evaluate Hyperandrogenemic Women and Hypogonadal Men
The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.
research A Function for Rac1 in the Terminal Differentiation and Pigmentation of Hair
Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
research Pharmacological Options for Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
research Role of Environmental Factors and Gonadotoxin Exposure in Unexplained Male Infertility
Environmental factors and exposure to toxins may contribute to male infertility by affecting sperm and hormone function.
research Nanostructured Lipid Carrier for Hyperpigmentation Treatment: A Dermal Perspective
Nanostructured lipid carriers are effective for treating hyperpigmentation in women aged 30-40.
research The Role of 3Rs in the Age of One Health: Where We Are and Where We’re Going
Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
research Molecular Regulation and Cellular Heterogeneity in Skin Repair and Hair Follicle Regeneration
Ovol2 is crucial for hair growth and skin healing by controlling cell movement and growth.
research Behavioral Welfare Research for the Management of Sanctuary Chimpanzees
Chimp Haven uses a special system to check and improve the well-being of their chimpanzees, which could help other animal sanctuaries too.
research Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Internally Displaced School Children in the West and Littoral Regions of Cameroon
Many displaced schoolchildren in Cameroon are malnourished, with high rates of thinness, stunting, underweight, and deficiencies in iron and protein.
research Development of a Novel In Vitro Strategy to Understand the Impact of Shaving on Skin Health: Combining Tape Strip Exfoliation and Human Skin Equivalent Technology
The method effectively mimics shaving damage on skin for testing skincare products.
research Adverse Effects Associated with Long-Term Administration of Azole Antifungal Agents
Long-term use of azole antifungals can cause hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and severe skin reactions.
research Back to the Future: From Appendage Development Toward Future Human Hair Follicle Neogenesis
New hair follicles could be created to treat hair loss.