7 citations,
May 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Isotretinoin therapy for acne can cause many reversible side effects, mainly mild skin conditions, and patient understanding of these effects can improve treatment adherence.
7 citations,
January 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Jagged1 and Epidermal Growth Factor together significantly increased hair growth in mice with androgen-suppressed hair.
5 citations,
July 2019 in “Nutrients” Low selenium intake may delay puberty in boys but not in girls.
4 citations,
June 2017 in “Endocrine Reviews” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “Genes” A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
2 citations,
December 2020 in “Frontiers in genetics” Researchers found genes linked to feather growth speed in Shouguang chickens, highlighting two genes that might explain differences in feathering.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
1 citations,
August 2022 in “Veterinary medicine and science” The main prostate diseases in dogs are benign growth, infections, and cancer, with various treatments ranging from drugs to surgery, but cancer treatments have limited success.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “Animals” Low zinc and selenium levels in sheep are linked to hair loss and thyroid problems.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Peach kernel extract may promote hair growth by boosting cell growth in hair follicles.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
September 2023 in “Animals” Hair follicle development in cashmere goats involves dynamic changes in proteins and metabolites, with key roles for oxytocin, MAPK, and Ca2+ pathways.
July 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Melatonin helps hair grow by activating the RORα receptor in goats.
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March 2023 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are used for prostate issues, hair loss, and excessive hair growth, may help with COVID-19, but can cause sexual and mental health side effects, and their use in preventing prostate cancer needs more examination.
58 citations,
November 2018 in “Cochrane library” Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.
35 citations,
October 2011 in “Medicine and science in sports and exercise” Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
28 citations,
April 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Tiny vesicles from stem cells could be a new treatment for healing wounds.
24 citations,
February 2016 in “PubMed” Royal jelly can protect the heart from damage caused by paclitaxel.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Breathing in high levels of certain air pollutants significantly increases women's risk of developing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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December 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
16 citations,
November 2021 in “Antioxidants” Managing oxidative stress might help treat low testosterone and related chronic diseases in aging men.
15 citations,
April 2022 in “Immunology” Men and women get COVID-19 at similar rates, but men tend to get sicker and have a higher risk of dying, while women usually have stronger immune responses and vaccine reactions.
13 citations,
April 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Acyzol could help treat conditions caused by zinc deficiency.
12 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.
9 citations,
June 2023 in “Cells” Certain natural and synthetic compounds may help treat inflammatory skin diseases by targeting a specific signaling pathway.
9 citations,
July 2021 in “Essays in Biochemistry” Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.
9 citations,
October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Pediatric endocrinologists should provide early fertility counseling and preservation options to young patients at risk of infertility.
9 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” Matriptase is highly active in hair follicles and sebaceous glands, especially during hair growth phases.
8 citations,
December 2022 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.