research Effects of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens and Gonadotropin Secretion in Hirsute Women
Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.
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research Investigation of the Cutaneous Penetration Behavior of Dexamethasone Loaded to Nano-Sized Lipid Particles by EPR Spectroscopy, and Confocal Raman and Laser Scanning Microscopy
Nano-sized lipid particles increase dexamethasone's skin penetration and create a reservoir in the skin layers.
research Structural and Dynamic Insights into Substrate Binding and Catalysis of Human Lipocalin Prostaglandin D Synthase
The research explains how a human enzyme binds and processes its substrate, which could relate to its role in biological functions and hair loss.
research Anti-Androgen Effects of Extracts and Compounds from Ganoderma Lucidum
Ganoderma lucidum may help treat prostate cancer by blocking male hormones and slowing cancer cell growth.
research Hair Matrix Cell Kinetics: A Selective Review
Hair growth is influenced by factors like genetics and nutrition, and more research is needed to understand hair loss and growth mechanisms.
research The Early Changes in Mouse Skin Following Topical Application of a Range of Middle Distillate Oil Products
Different oil products cause varying levels of skin irritation in mice, which could potentially lead to tumors.
research Epidermal Stem Cells in Hair Follicle Cycling and Skin Regeneration: A View From the Perspective of Inflammation
Inflammation plays a key role in activating skin stem cells for hair growth and wound healing, but more research is needed to understand how it directs cell behavior.
research Identification of Finasteride Metabolites in Human Bile and Urine by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Finasteride breakdown products found in bile and urine, helps understand drug safety and effectiveness.
research 17β-Estradiol Enhances Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Production and Dihydrotestosterone Antagonizes the Enhancement via the Regulation of Adenylate Cyclase in Differentiated THP-1 Cells
Estrogen increases blood vessel growth factor production, while testosterone blocks this increase.
research Geranylated Coumarins From Thai Medicinal Plant Mammea Siamensis With Testosterone 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity
Compounds from the plant Mammea siamensis may help treat hair loss.
research Analytical Chemistry Studying Historical Pharmaceuticals and Health Care Formulations
Analytical chemistry helps understand the makeup and use of ancient medicines, but it's complex and challenging.
research A Rapid Method for Obtaining Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, from Commercial Tablets
Quickly get finasteride from tablets using easy methods.
research Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Eclipta Alba: A Potential Phytopharmaceutical Targeting Adipocyte Differentiation
Eclipta alba extract may help treat obesity by blocking fat cell formation and lowering blood lipid levels.
research Evaluating the Antioxidant Effects of Human Hair Protein Extracts
Human hair protein extracts can protect skin cells from oxidative stress.
research Mouse Hair Cycle Expression Dynamics Modeled as Coupled Mesenchymal and Epithelial Oscillators
The study concluded that hair growth in mice is regulated by a stable interaction between skin cell types, and disrupting this can cause hair loss.
research Chemical Mechanism of the Covalent Modification of 5-Alpha-Reductases by Finasteride as Probed by Secondary Tritium Isotope Effects
Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.
research Demethylation of Methionine and Keratin Damage in Human Hair
Copper and iron cause keratin damage in hair by converting methionine to homocysteine.
research Recent Advances in Drug Design and Drug Discovery for Androgen-Dependent Diseases
New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.
research Evidence for Multiple, Developmentally Regulated Isoforms of Ptprq on Hair Cells of the Inner Ear
Ptprq has multiple forms that change during inner ear development.
research Expression of NAD+-Dependent 15-Hydroxyprostaglandin Dehydrogenase and Protection of Prostaglandins in Human Hair Follicle
A substance called compound-1 could help increase hair growth by maintaining prostaglandin levels in hair follicles.
research Bacillus/Trapa Japonica Fruit Extract Ferment Filtrate Enhances Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation via the Akt/ERK/GSK-3β Signaling Pathway
The extract from Bacillus/Trapa japonica fruit helps increase hair growth and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
research Quality Evaluation of the Finasteride Polymorphic Forms I and II in Capsules
Finasteride's polymorphic form affects capsule quality and drug effect, requiring strict control.
research A Semisynthetic Approach for the Simultaneous Reaction of Grape Seed Polymeric Procyanidins with Catechin and Epicatechin to Obtain Oligomeric Procyanidins in Large Scale
Created large amounts of grape seed compounds using a new method.
research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Caused by Skin Hypersensitivity to Monosulfiram
A woman's severe skin reaction was caused by an allergy to a skin treatment.
research Metabolism and Skin Diseases
Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
research Anti-Keratin Monoclonal Antibodies for Identifying Animal Hair Fibers
Scientists made antibodies to tell cashmere and wool apart, which could improve how we identify animal fibers.
research External Lipid Function in Ethnic Hairs
African hair has the most lipids, while Caucasian hair is more hydrated and stronger.
research Screening of Euphorbiaceae Plant Extracts for Anti-5α-Reductase Activity
Phyllanthus urinaria extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair-related enzyme.
research Antioxidant Efficacy and Effects on Expression of Growth Factors in Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells of Rosa Multiflora Root Extracts
Rosa multiflora root extracts may help promote hair growth and have anti-aging benefits.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Alopecia Areata: Intradermal Injection Versus Topical Application with Transepidermal Delivery via Either Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser or Microneedling
Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.