August 2002 in “Analytical Sciences” The document concludes that a compound with potential for treating prostate cancer and hair loss was successfully made and its detailed structure was confirmed.
This study found that in an ex vivo model simulating alopecia areata, the DHODH inhibitor farudodstat reduced T-cell proliferation and MHC protein expression in hair follicles, suggesting it may protect against immune privilege collapse without cytotoxic effects.
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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.
June 2010 in “Melanoma research” This study found that LDE225, a novel Smo antagonist, shows potential as a topical treatment for basal cell carcinoma due to its high affinity binding and effective inhibition of tumor growth in preclinical models.
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Repaglinide-loaded liponiosomal hybrids improve blood sugar control and insulin release better than regular Repaglinide.
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January 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study identified a compound heterozygous mutation in the 3 beta-HSD gene that confirmed inherited 3 beta-HSD deficiency in a Pakistani child with salt-wasting congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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July 2005 in “Steroids” In this study, researchers developed a sensitive LC–MS–MS assay to measure 3α-androstanediol levels in rat plasma and observed that testosterone raises these levels via a 5α-reductase pathway.
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January 1989 in “The Prostate/The prostate” This study found that early treatment with estradiol or dihydrotestosterone significantly reduced prostate adenocarcinoma development in Lobund-Wistar rats, while later treatments were ineffective.
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October 2023 in “Philosophical transactions - Royal Society. Biological sciences” This article reports that mutations in the PADI3 gene, affecting its activity or localization, cause uncombable hair syndrome and are linked to central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, particularly among women of African ancestry.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This report describes an exceptionally rare adrenal neoplasm in a post-menopausal woman that exclusively secreted DHEA-S, with significant serum level reduction following adrenalectomy.
August 2020 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study identified three EDAR gene variants potentially linked to hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in three Pakistani families, which could aid in genetic counseling for similar cases.
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March 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review suggests that the compound DRDE-07, originally a sulphur-mustard countermeasure candidate, could potentially be repurposed for skin protection due to its compatibility with pathways involved in oxidative stress and inflammation, though further experimental study is needed to confirm its therapeutic applicability in dermatology.
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October 2016 in “Steroids” This study developed and validated a label-free assay using LC-MS to screen for S5αR inhibitors, identifying Thai herbal extracts, Impatiens balsamina L. and Curcuma longa L., as promising sources.
July 2025 in “Jurnal Farmasi Sains dan Praktis” This study found that breast cancer patients treated with the docetaxel-doxorubicin regimen experienced various adverse drug reactions, with nausea being the most common and mainly mild in severity.
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October 2017 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that compound 3, a tetrahydropyridoindole carboxymethylated at position 5, significantly inhibited sorbitol accumulation in both rat eye lenses and tissues affected by diabetes, indicating its potential as a lead compound for ALR2 inhibition.
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November 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Albendazole can cause hair loss, and piroxicam can cause fixed drug eruption.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that in a mouse model of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia, treatment with lithium carbonate improved skin disease symptoms compared to controls, though disease severity varied and posed interpretation challenges.
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January 2003 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study reports that five new progesterone derivatives demonstrated inhibitory activity against the 5α-reductase enzyme and binding affinity for the androgen receptor in an in vitro hamster model.
June 2026 in “Eurasian Journal of Medicine” Baricitinib effectively regrew hair in a woman with alopecia universalis after other treatments failed.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the role of peptidylarginine deiminases in skin homeostasis and diseases, particularly in keratinocyte differentiation and hair disorders, but presents no new experimental findings.
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May 2022 in “Clinical endocrinology” This study found that measuring certain steroids in hair can help diagnose and monitor congenital adrenal hyperplasia in Indonesian patients, offering a simple noninvasive method for developing countries.
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December 2005 in “Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology & Metabolism” Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.
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June 2018 in “Life Sciences” This study found that Diabetex significantly improved wound healing and reduced fasting blood sugar in diabetic rats, showing potential as a safe and economic treatment strategy for diabetic-resistant wounds.
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May 2013 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study suggests that cutaneous adverse reactions to bortezomib and lenalidomide are more frequent than reported, impacting patients' quality of life and may require dermatological consultation for proper management.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, a mouse model of scarring alopecia demonstrated significantly reduced CD200R expression in affected skin, which may contribute to immune attacks on hair follicles.
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July 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study found that ion-paired solutions significantly improved the skin penetration of risedronate in hairless mice compared to risedronate alone.
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August 2024 in “Cureus” This study found that DALL-E 2 performed poorly in generating accurate images of most pediatric dermatological conditions, highlighting the need for more domain-specific and inclusive training data.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Farudodstat may help treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that various steroids affected the mRNA expression of enzymes involved in lipid metabolism in hamster flank organs, with different impacts depending on the steroid and combination used.