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360-390 / 1000+ results![Network-Based Approaches Reveal Potential Therapeutic Targets for Host-Directed Antileishmanial Therapy Driving Drug Repurposing](/images/research/52df65f2-0e7e-4f7b-9818-9d3e61a75f25/small/17089.jpg)
research Network-Based Approaches Reveal Potential Therapeutic Targets for Host-Directed Antileishmanial Therapy Driving Drug Repurposing
Researchers identified five new potential targets for leishmaniasis treatment, suggesting repurposing existing drugs could be effective.
research How actual is the treatment with antiandrogen alone in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome?
Antiandrogens help manage PCOS symptoms but need careful monitoring.
research Exploring Hormone Therapy Effects on Reproduction and Health in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.
![Flutamide-Loaded Zein Nanocapsule Hydrogel, a Promising Dermal Delivery System for Pilosebaceous Unit Disorders](/images/research/9cb36e0e-3a8b-4349-a5f4-c4599e8eba1d/small/13686.jpg)
research Flutamide-Loaded Zein Nanocapsule Hydrogel, a Promising Dermal Delivery System for Pilosebaceous Unit Disorders
The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.
![Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Reproductive and Metabolic Disorder Necessitating Early Recognition and Treatment](/images/research/09b6ae31-62a2-43dc-afd7-af4b2fb8b787/small/15118.jpg)
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Reproductive and Metabolic Disorder Necessitating Early Recognition and Treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.
![Topical Finasteride Therapy in Hirsutism](/images/research/a4b06143-f5f3-4f25-ad80-526a690edd5c/small/2327.jpg)
research Topical Finasteride Therapy in Hirsutism
Topical finasteride may help treat facial hirsutism in women.
![Pharmacology of antiandrogens](/images/research/9736f472-c5fd-4aba-8ddc-36ced78bcea4/small/21199.jpg)
research Pharmacology of antiandrogens
Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.
![PHARMACOLOGICAL BASIS FOR CLINICAL USE OF ANTIANDROGENS](/images/research/a12eaef4-a63a-484f-a4e3-bed72029bf97/small/28330.jpg)
research PHARMACOLOGICAL BASIS FOR CLINICAL USE OF ANTIANDROGENS
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
![The Metabolism and Control Mechanism of Human Hair Follicles](/images/research/d4daed18-3645-444f-bbfa-b55762e99337/small/28051.jpg)
research The Metabolism and Control Mechanism of Human Hair Follicles
Human hair follicles have a unique metabolism that changes between growth stages and may contribute to baldness.
![Pattern Alopecia during Hormonal Anticancer Therapy in Patients with Breast Cancer](/images/research/bbf61035-5197-4655-b8d0-1c5bf3ee2260/small/15642.jpg)
research Pattern Alopecia during Hormonal Anticancer Therapy in Patients with Breast Cancer
Some breast cancer patients on hormonal therapy may develop male or female pattern hair loss, which can sometimes be improved with topical treatments.
![Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism](/images/research/2399fad2-d963-4e89-ab68-d201100101c0/small/20259.jpg)
research Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.
![Cardiovascular profile of pharmacological agents used for the management of polycystic ovary syndrome](/images/research/b4805b59-e359-431d-ba54-06fde73d443d/small/12165.jpg)
research Cardiovascular profile of pharmacological agents used for the management of polycystic ovary syndrome
Medications for PCOS don't seem to raise heart disease risk.
![Contribution of androgens to chronic allograft nephropathy is mediated by dihydrotestosterone](/images/research/8ada9483-9703-4b18-8362-f341bd0feced/small/20481.jpg)
research Contribution of androgens to chronic allograft nephropathy is mediated by dihydrotestosterone
Male hormones worsen kidney transplant damage, but blocking them helps.
![Lean Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](/images/research/2083c0d2-1cb1-429b-8d0c-7b3b00ccd85d/small/13754.jpg)
research Lean Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS in lean women is a serious health condition with implications beyond fertility, affecting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.
research The enzyme and inhibitors of 4-ene-3-oxosteroid 5α-oxidoreductase
Inhibitors of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase could potentially treat disorders like prostate cancer and baldness.
![Persistent Gynecomastia due to Short-term Low-dose Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia](/images/research/bc9d1fdd-b5b0-4602-9402-92ceb63a99da/small/26954.jpg)
research Persistent Gynecomastia due to Short-term Low-dose Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.
![The pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome: trying to understand PCOS and its endocrinology](/images/research/0297d08f-d1db-45f9-b2da-5ed9bc22112b/small/15295.jpg)
research The pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome: trying to understand PCOS and its endocrinology
The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.
![Hair and Scalp](/images/research/5c4e53aa-a7d7-4e55-8b75-da7b3b2a8db8/small/15927.jpg)
research Hair and Scalp
PRP may help with hair loss and improve hair quality with few side effects, but more research is needed.
![Alopecia With Endocrine Therapies in Patients With Cancer](/images/research/4b7e101c-c4a3-4887-be53-727015e20eb3/small/18977.jpg)
research Alopecia With Endocrine Therapies in Patients With Cancer
Endocrine therapies for cancer significantly increase the risk of hair loss.
![Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism](/images/research/998dfe19-9941-43ab-a186-352816bd1ae4/small/20235.jpg)
research Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism
Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.
![Steroid sulfatase inhibitors](/images/research/52498d9d-c334-450d-93c1-65c39b5053e2/small/15381.jpg)
research Steroid sulfatase inhibitors
Steroid Sulfatase inhibitors show promise in treating hormone-dependent disorders like cancers, hair loss, and acne, with 667COUMATE being a potential candidate for breast cancer treatment trials.
![Iron deficiency and hair loss: The jury is still out](/images/research/a90d2c42-dc92-47ec-ada0-c2ebccfb05de/small/23420.jpg)
research Iron deficiency and hair loss: The jury is still out
More research is needed to determine if iron deficiency causes hair loss.
![Spironolactone‐induced hepatitis](/images/research/bd70d5f1-10fc-4958-bde4-dbd3fb47ac20/small/28180.jpg)
research Spironolactone‐induced hepatitis
A woman's liver problems improved after she stopped taking spironolactone.
![Menopause](/images/research/0b55b403-3e81-446c-9180-031ecb7dbbcd/small/15134.jpg)
research Menopause
The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
![Industry update: the latest developments in the field of therapeutic delivery, July 2018](/images/research/7d8fbe0d-1e7c-4d27-ac1f-c42ccc700a8c/small/13602.jpg)
research Industry update: the latest developments in the field of therapeutic delivery, July 2018
New partnerships, clinical trials, and drug approvals marked progress in therapeutic delivery in July 2018.
![Lichen Planopilaris](/images/research/6d089182-a698-4c2e-a4fb-6c035f6b5760/small/17785.jpg)
research Lichen Planopilaris
Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.
![The North American Menopause Society Recommendations for Clinical Care of Midlife Women](/images/research/8fa66429-78d7-4420-966b-f8f12a706cbf/small/18775.jpg)
research The North American Menopause Society Recommendations for Clinical Care of Midlife Women
The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
![Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men—A Review of the Prevalence and Risk Factors](/images/research/71666c97-1f9e-4b34-9151-be0a5b9f73b5/small/18128.jpg)
research Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men—A Review of the Prevalence and Risk Factors
Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.
![Drug Reactions Affecting Hair: Diagnosis](/images/research/76ef6df1-4a0e-42bd-a64c-b06cade9a630/small/24883.jpg)
research Drug Reactions Affecting Hair: Diagnosis
Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.