research The Effect of Minocycline on the Metabolism of Androgens by Human Oral Periosteal Fibroblasts and Its Inhibition by Finasteride
Minocycline may cause hair loss by increasing DHT levels, but finasteride can help counteract this effect.
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research Structural Changes in Human Skin After Topical Application of Glucocorticoids Assessed by In Vivo Imaging Technologies
Topical glucocorticoids thin the skin and change collagen structure.
research The Distribution of Estrogen Receptor Beta Is Distinct to That of Estrogen Receptor Alpha and the Androgen Receptor in Human Skin and the Pilosebaceous Unit
Estrogen Receptor ß (ERß) is the main hormone controller in human skin and hair follicles, not Estrogen Receptor α (ERα) or the Androgen Receptor (AR).
research Topographical and Developmental Studies on Target Sites of 1,25 (OH)₂ Vitamin D₃ in Skin
Vitamin D3 affects cell differentiation in specific skin areas.
research The Effect of Spironolactone on Genital Skin 5α-Reductase Activity
Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Potential Therapeutic Applications of Bee Venom on Skin Disease and Its Mechanisms: A Literature Review
Bee venom might be a good alternative treatment for various skin conditions because it has many healing properties.
research Hairless Is a Nuclear Receptor Corepressor Essential for Skin Function
Hairless protein is crucial for healthy skin and hair, and its malfunction can cause hair loss.
research Effect of Alpha Lipoic Acid on Smoking-Induced Skin Damage
Alpha Lipoic Acid helps protect skin from smoking damage.
research Thyroid Autoimmunity in Patients with Skin Disorders
People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
research Sebocytes Are the Key Regulators of Androgen Homeostasis in Human Skin
Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.
research Regulation of Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase in the Skin of Normal and Hirsute Women
The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.
research Minimum Structural Requirements for Minoxidil Inhibition of Lysyl Hydroxylase in Cultured Fibroblasts
Minoxidil needs specific structure to block lysyl hydroxylase; exploring alternatives may keep benefits without this effect.
research Relations Between Sex Hormone Levels and Characteristics of Hair and Skin in Healthy Young Men
Higher androgen levels do not cause baldness in men.
research Exclusive Androgenic Effect of Dehydroepiandrosterone in Sebaceous Glands of Rat Skin
DHEA acts like a male hormone on rat skin glands and doesn't turn into female hormones there.
research Expression of Type 1 5α-Reductase and Metabolism of Testosterone in Reconstructed Human Epidermis: A New Model for Screening Skin-Targeted Androgen Modulators
The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.
research Through the Lens of Hair Follicle Neogenesis: A New Focus on Mechanisms of Skin Regeneration After Wounding
Hair can regrow in large wounds through a process similar to how hair forms in embryos, and understanding this could lead to new treatments for hair loss or scarring.
research Hedgehog Signaling in Papillary Fibroblasts Is Essential for Hair Follicle Regeneration During Wound Healing
Hedgehog signaling in certain cells is crucial for hair growth during wound healing.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatology: Boon or Bane?
Platelet-rich plasma might help with hair growth and skin conditions, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness and safety.
research The Role of Nuclear Hormone Receptors in Cutaneous Wound Repair
Nuclear hormone receptors play a significant role in skin wound healing and could lead to better treatment methods.
research Estrogens And The Hair Follicle
Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.
research Pharmacological Mobilization of Endogenous Stem Cells Significantly Promotes Skin Regeneration After Full-Thickness Excision: The Synergistic Activity of AMD3100 and Tacrolimus
Using the drugs AMD3100 and Tacrolimus together greatly improves skin healing and hair growth after a deep skin cut by increasing stem cells in the wound.
research The Novel Mechanisms and Applications of Exosomes in Dermatology and Cutaneous Medical Aesthetics
Exosomes can improve skin health and offer new treatments for skin repair and rejuvenation.
research Hedgehog Signaling Reprograms Hair Follicle Niche Fibroblasts to a Hyper-Activated State
Overactivating Hedgehog signaling makes hair follicle cells in mice grow hair faster and create more follicles.
research Stereocontrolled Synthesis of All Eight Stereoisomers of the Putative Anti-Androgen Cyoctol
Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
research Trichoblastoma with Sebaceous and Sweat Gland Differentiation
A rare benign skin tumor showed unusual features of sebaceous and sweat glands, important for correct diagnosis.
research Unraveling the Link Between Ectodermal Disorders and Primary Immunodeficiencies
Skin abnormalities can indicate immunodeficiency due to shared origins with the immune system.
research Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Skin Diseases
Mesenchymal stem cells show promise for treating various skin conditions and may help regenerate hair.
research Applications of Human Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Skin Organoids in Dermatology
Skin organoids from stem cells can help study and treat skin issues but face some challenges.
research Urtica Dioica Extract Downregulates the Gene Expression of 5α-Reductase Type II in HaCaT Cells: Possible Implications Against Androgenic Skin Diseases
Urtica dioica extract may help treat androgenic skin diseases by reducing a specific gene's activity.
research Biomaterials for Dermal Substitutes
The document concludes that a complete skin restoration biomaterial does not yet exist, and more clinical trials are needed to ensure these therapies are safe and effective.