research Is Dehydroepiandrosterone a Hormone?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
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research Cost-Effectiveness of Palliative Chemotherapy in Advanced Gastrointestinal Cancer
Palliative chemotherapy is cost-effective for advanced gastric and colorectal cancer but not clearly for pancreatic-biliary cancer.
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.
research Cutaneous and Ocular Late Complications of Sulfur Mustard in Iranian Veterans
Iranian veterans exposed to sulfur mustard suffer from long-term skin itching and eye damage, with some risk of skin cancer and ongoing management challenges.
research Intracrinology and the Skin
DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
research The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine: A Comprehensive Review
Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.
research Steroids And Steroid-Like Compounds
Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.
research C19 and C21 5β/5α Metabolite Ratios in Subjects Treated with the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Comparison of Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
research Tritiated Thymidine: Effect of Decomposition by Self-Radiolysis on Specificity as a Tracer for DNA Synthesis
Decomposed tritiated thymidine is less accurate for DNA tracing, and hair changes can indicate malnutrition.
research The Prevalence of Idiopathic Hirsutism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
About 13% of women had idiopathic hirsutism and 8.5% had polycystic ovary syndrome in a group of Iranian women.
research Anti-Androgenic Activity of Myricae Cortex: Isolation of Active Constituents from Bark of Myrica Rubra
The bark of Myrica rubra contains compounds that can block testosterone effects and might help prevent hair loss.
research Effect of Varied Hair Protein Fractions on the Gel Properties of Keratin/Chitosan Hydrogels for Use in Tissue Engineering
Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
research Prenatal Serological Diagnosis of Intrauterine Cytomegalovirus Infection
Blood tests confirmed a baby in the womb had a CMV infection.
research Anti-Androgenic and Hair Growth Promoting Activities of Lygodii Spora (Spore of Lygodium Japonicum): Active Constituents Inhibiting Testosterone 5α-Reductase
Lygodii Spora extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
research How to Speak Postmodern: Medicine, Illness, and Cultural Change
The document suggests medicine should integrate biological and cultural factors and focus on holistic, equitable care.
research Local and Systemic Reduction by Topical Finasteride or Flutamide of Hamster Flank Organ Size and Enzyme Activity
Topical finasteride and flutamide reduce gland size and enzyme activity, with flutamide being more potent, potentially treating acne, seborrhea, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia.
research Enzyme Treatment of Wool and Specialty Hair Fibers
Enzymes xylanase and pectinase clean wool and specialty hair fibers effectively without damage, offering an eco-friendly alternative to soap and hot water.
research Relative Influence of Ethanol and Propylene Glycol Cosolvents on Deposition of Minoxidil into the Skin
Ethanol over 50% helps minoxidil absorb better into skin.
research Telogen Effluvium: Acute and Chronic Hair Loss Conditions
Telogen effluvium is a hair loss condition with acute cases resolving quickly and chronic cases potentially lasting longer, sometimes requiring treatment.
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 Acute Diffuse and Total Alopecia of the Female Scalp: A New Subtype of Diffuse Alopecia Areata That Has a Favorable Prognosis – A Reply
The condition called 'acute diffuse and total alopecia of the female scalp' is actually a known condition named alopecia areata incognita.
research Purification and Characterization of Rat Liver Minoxidil Sulphotransferase
Enzyme purified and characterized for minoxidil sulphation in rat liver.
research Preparation of Finasteride Capsules-Loaded Drug Nanoparticles: Formulation, Optimization, In Vitro, and Pharmacokinetic Evaluation
Finasteride capsules with nanoparticles improve drug delivery, solubility, stability, and effectiveness.
research Biomechanical Properties of Scalp Flaps and Their Correlations to Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Procedures
Scalp flaps are stiffer than skin from other body areas, which helps in planning reconstructive and cosmetic head surgeries.
research Carthami Flos: A Review of Its Ethnopharmacology, Pharmacology, and Clinical Applications
Safflower has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and shows promise in treating heart, brain, and inflammatory conditions, but more research is needed to ensure its safety.
research Polyphenols from the Heartwood of Cercidiphyllum Japonicum and Their Effects on Proliferation of Mouse Hair Epithelial Cells
Extracts from Cercidiphyllum japonicum wood can stimulate mouse hair cell growth like common hair growth treatments.
research Safe Selection of Genetically Manipulated Human Primary Keratinocytes with Very High Growth Potential Using CD24
Researchers found a safe and effective way to pick genetically modified skin cells with high growth potential using CD24.
research Submental Fat Reduction by Mesotherapy Using Phosphatidylcholine Alone vs. Phosphatidylcholine and Organic Silicium: A Pilot Study
Both mesotherapy treatments reduced under-chin fat equally and were safe with mild side effects.
research Effect of Ethosomal Minoxidil on Dermal Delivery and Hair Cycle of C57BL/6 Mice
Ethosomal minoxidil improves hair growth by penetrating deeper into skin and shortening hair cycle.