31 citations
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July 2004 in “Molecular Medicine” This study found that mutant glucocorticoid receptors have defective transcriptional activity and dynamic motility issues in the nucleus, likely due to impaired interactions with nuclear molecules necessary for gene activation.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Exosomes and stem-cell therapies slightly outperform PRP in improving hair and skin, but more research is needed.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Exosomes and stem-cell therapies slightly outperform PRP in improving hair and skin, but more research is needed.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” This study suggests that Equisetum debile extracts, particularly the ethyl acetate fraction, may offer natural cosmeceutical benefits for treating hyperpigmentation, delaying skin aging, and remediating hair loss due to androgenic alopecia.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” January 2025 in “American Journal of Translational Research” This study reported that the combination of EE-CPA and raloxifene effectively manages PCOS-related infertility, enhancing pregnancy outcomes through improvements in metabolism, sex hormones, ovarian function, and endometrial receptivity, without significantly increasing adverse effects.
May 2008 in “Trends in Urology Gynaecology & Sexual Health” This study found that continuous use of loop diuretics may double the rate of bone loss in elderly men compared to intermittent or non-use.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, the reconstructed skin epidermal model derived from hair follicles showed gene expression and enzyme functionality consistent with native human skin, suggesting its viability for studying skin metabolism and potential toxicity of dermo-cosmetic ingredients.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” This study found that antroquinonol inhibited CD8+ T cell proliferation and reduced proinflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro, while also ameliorating H2O2-induced depigmentation and resisting reductions in hair follicle length, skin thickness, and tyrosinase expression in mice.
11 citations
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that LY320236 is a competitive inhibitor of type I and a non-competitive inhibitor of type II steroid 5alpha-reductase, indicating its potential as a dual inhibitor with differing modes of activity.
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December 2011 in “Molecules” This study reported that while no synthesized compounds surpassed finasteride in 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, certain 4-azasteroid-2-oximes exhibited notable inhibition.
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February 2009 in “Veterinární Medicína” This study found that deslorelin implants can effectively reduce estradiol levels and support hair regrowth in neutered ferrets with hyperoestrogenism caused by nodular hyperplasia of the adrenocortex.
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September 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that the DexIEME hydrogel promotes complete skin regeneration and scar attenuation in murine and porcine models, suggesting potential for treating deep dermal injuries.
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February 1993 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This research article focuses on nonsteroidal inhibitors of human type I steroid 5-alpha-reductase but reports no new results.
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November 2002 in “Clinical journal of oncology nursing” This article discusses arsenic trioxide as a treatment for refractory or relapsed acute promyelocytic leukemia, noting its effectiveness and manageable side effects.
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May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, hydrophilic EG7 PTK-UR foams promoted better wound healing and tissue integration in a porcine model compared to more hydrophobic PTK-UR variants and a polyester-based alternative, while matching a collagen-based standard.
32 citations
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September 2010 in “Stress” This study found that suppressing allopregnanolone production in late gestation fetal sheep altered CNS activity and behavioral responses to transient asphyxia, effects mitigated by an analog co-infusion.
The authors concluded that capecitabine and high-dose toremifene may be an effective treatment option for patients unable to undergo anthracycline or taxane therapies, based on one woman's cancer management.
November 2009 in “Regenerative Medicine” This industry report describes several new collaborations and licensing agreements in the field of regenerative medicine, focusing on stem cell technologies, and reports no new clinical results.
October 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” In this report, the author shares experiences from a six-month curricular internship, highlighting activities such as arterial pressure monitoring in a community pharmacy and addressing off-label rituximab use at a hospital, alongside discussions of hair loss treatments and nutritional supplementation for dysphagia in the elderly.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” This study found that in sleep-deprived rats, increased 5α-reductase expression and activity in the prefrontal cortex contributed to psychosis- and mania-like symptoms, which finasteride ameliorated in a dose-dependent manner.
October 2025 in “Actualización en Medicina de Familia” This review discusses several new pharmacological products, including those for cardiovascular prevention and overactive bladder, but notes challenges in defining their therapeutic roles and provides safety updates on existing medications; it reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “Trials” The Exfoliate-Dissolve-Repair skincare approach may effectively treat keratosis pilaris and reduce the need for corticosteroids.
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October 2020 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” This study investigated various synthesized 5-reductase inhibitors and found that compound 6 had the highest anti-androgenic activity and receptor affinity compared to finasteride, showing potential due to its improved efficacy and bioavailability for further research in treating lower urinary tract symptoms.
16 citations
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August 2022 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers discovered that ROR2, a Wnt receptor, plays a crucial role in regulating hair follicle stem cell self-renewal and maintenance, compensating for the absence of β-catenin.
In this study, exosomes were identified as influential in skin biology, demonstrating potential in accelerating wound healing by modulating inflammation and enhancing tissue regeneration, though their use remains primarily cosmetic pending FDA approval.
26 citations
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September 2024 in “Perspectives in Clinical Research” This article discusses drug repurposing as a strategy to find new uses for existing medications, highlighting its potential benefits like faster development and lower costs, while also addressing challenges such as drug specificity, ethical concerns, and regulatory issues.
12 citations
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October 1978 in “PubMed” This study found that the aromatic retinoic acid derivative Ro 10-9359 provided excellent results in 64% of severe psoriasis patients, especially in those with erythrodermic and pustular types, though relapses and side effects were noted.
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October 2008 in “Journal of medicinal chemistry” This study suggests that PF-0998425 is an effective androgen receptor antagonist for sebum control and androgenetic alopecia with rapid metabolism reducing the risk of systemic side effects.