research Contraceptive Use in Acne
Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
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30-60 / 759 results research Scalp Microbiome and Sebum Composition in Japanese Male Individuals with and without Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with androgenetic alopecia have different scalp oils and microbes compared to those without.
![Activity of 17β-(N-Alkyl/Arylformamido) and 17β-[(N-Alkyl/Aryl) Alkyl/Arylamido]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Hamster Flank Organ and Ear](/images/research/861159f1-7bd4-420c-a16b-4829458efe68/small/15592.jpg)
research Activity of 17β-(N-Alkyl/Arylformamido) and 17β-[(N-Alkyl/Aryl) Alkyl/Arylamido]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Hamster Flank Organ and Ear
The compounds tested could potentially treat hair loss and alopecia.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
research Lipid Droplets And Associated Proteins In Sebocytes
Sebum from sebocytes is important for skin health and linked to conditions like acne and hair loss.
research Evaluation of New Pregnane Derivatives as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New pregnane derivatives are effective at inhibiting an enzyme linked to hair loss and reducing oil gland activity.
research Sexual Hormones in Human Skin
Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
research Acne, the Skin Microbiome, and Antibiotic Treatment
Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.
research Oral Spironolactone Therapy for Female Patients with Acne, Hirsutism, or Androgenic Alopecia
Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.
research Estrogen Functions in Skin and Skin Appendages
Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.
research Hair Follicles and Associated Glands as Androgen Targets
Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
research Endogenous Retinoids in the Hair Follicle and Sebaceous Gland
Maintaining the right amount of retinoic acid is crucial for healthy hair and skin.
research New Pharmaceutical Concepts for Sebaceous Gland Diseases: Implementing Today's Pre-Clinical Data into Tomorrow's Daily Clinical Practice
New treatments for skin conditions related to the sebaceous gland are being developed based on current research.
research Transfollicular Drug Delivery: Current Perspectives
Transfollicular drug delivery is promising but needs more research to improve and understand it better.
research Superoxide Dismutase Loaded Niosomes Delivery to Hair Follicles: Permeation Through Synthetic Membrane and Guinea Pig Skin
Niosomes can effectively deliver Superoxide Dismutase to hair follicles, potentially helping prevent hair loss.
research Androgenic Effect of Testosterone and Its Metabolites in Relation to Their Biotransformation in the Skin
Testosterone and some of its forms can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in skin.
research Pilosebaceous Physiology in Relation to Hirsutism and Acne
Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
research Targeted Delivery of a Poorly Water-Soluble Compound to Hair Follicles Using Polymeric Nanoparticle Suspensions
Nanoparticles effectively deliver water-insoluble drugs to hair follicles, stimulating hair growth without irritating the skin.
research Emerging Therapies for Acne Vulgaris
New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.
research Percutaneous Drug Delivery to the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles could be used to deliver drugs effectively, with the right understanding and methods.
research Actions of Isotretinoin and Etretinate on the Pilosebaceous Unit
Isotretinoin shrinks sebaceous glands without affecting hair or skin color, unlike etretinate.
research Enhancement of Follicular Delivery of Finasteride by Liposomes and Niosomes
Liposomes and niosomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
research RU 58841, A New Specific Topical Antiandrogen: A Candidate of Choice for the Treatment of Acne, Androgenetic Alopecia, and Hirsutism
RU 58841 may treat acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research Is The Metabolism Of Testosterone To 5α-Dihydrotestosterone Required For Androgen Action In The Skin?
Testosterone conversion to 5α-DHT may not be essential for its effects on the skin.
research Chapter 20: Advances in Dermatological Treatments
New treatments for skin diseases are more effective and patient-friendly, but many still lack a cure.
research A Practitioner's Guide to Hair Loss: Part 2—Diet, Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, Aromatherapy, and Psychosocial Aspects
Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.
research Acne Protection: Measures and Miseries
Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
research Selective Follicular Targeting by Modification of the Particle Sizes
Medium-sized particles penetrate hair follicles better than smaller or larger ones, which could improve delivery of skin treatments.
research Transfollicular Drug Delivery: Is It a Reality?
Hair follicles may soon be used more for targeted and systemic drug delivery.