research Inhibition of Skin 5α-Reductase by Oral Contraceptive Progestins In Vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
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900-930 / 1000+ results research Interaction of Spironolactone with Rat Skin Androgen Receptor
Spironolactone reduces the number of androgen receptor sites in rat skin by blocking them with its metabolite.
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 Atypical Clinical Presentation of Primary and Secondary Cutaneous Follicle Center Lymphoma on the Head Characterized by Macular Lesions
Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.
research Predominant Expression of 5 Alpha-Reductase Type 1 in Pubic Skin from Normal Subjects and Hirsute Patients
The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
research Botanical Extract Effectiveness on Overall Well-Being and Well-Aging: An In-Vivo Study
Botanical extract improved well-being and skin health in a test group compared to a placebo.
research CME Examination for Volume 43
The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
research The Effects of Statins on Hyperandrogenism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Statins significantly reduce testosterone and improve skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
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 Can Dermal Delivery of Therapeutics Be Improved Using Thermoresponsive Nanogels?
Thermoresponsive nanogels show promise for delivering medicine through the skin but need more safety testing and regulatory approval before clinical use.
research Interaction Between Dermal Papilla Cells and Follicular Epithelial Cells In Vitro: Effect of Androgen
Testosterone increases hair follicle cell growth when beard or axillary skin cells are present together.
research Effect of Miliacin on Structural and Functional Characteristics of Skin Appendages of C57BL/6 Mice in an Experimental Model of Androgenetic Alopecia
Miliacin may help prevent hair loss and improve hair growth in mice with a condition similar to human baldness.
research Role of Androgen on Physiological Function of Pilosebaceous Unit
Androgens like testosterone affect oil production and hair growth in skin and hair follicles.
research In-Situ Tensile Testing of Hair Fibers in an Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope
Hair fibers break by cuticle cell slipping, shape changing, cuticle fraying, and surface cracking when stretched under specific conditions.
research A New Hair Follicle-Derived Human Epidermal Model for the Evaluation of Sunscreen Genoprotection
The new lab-grown skin model is good for testing sunscreen's protection against DNA damage from UV light.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Activity in SZ95 Sebocytes and HaCaT Keratinocytes In Vitro
The substance MK386 effectively blocked testosterone conversion and reduced cell growth in certain skin cells, but inhibiting 5α-reductase alone may not greatly improve acne.
research Caution in the Time of Rashes and COVID-19
Skin symptoms linked to COVID-19 are hard to confirm, and more testing is needed to identify which are truly caused by the virus.
research Differential Activity of 2-Methylene-19-Nor Vitamin D Analogs on Growth Factor Gene Expression in Rhino Mouse Skin and Comparison to All-Trans Retinoic Acid
Some vitamin D analogs can thicken skin and reduce pore size like a common acne treatment, with one analog also affecting skin growth factors.
research Development of Pigmented Reconstructed Human Epidermis Model Containing Human Melanoblasts from Keratinocyte Culture
The created skin model with melanoblasts improves the study of skin color and offers an alternative to animal testing.
research The Antiandrogenic Action of 4-Androsten-3-One-17β-Carboxylic Acid and Its Methyl Ester on Hamster Flank Organ
The chemicals 17βC and its methyl ester can block the effects of testosterone on hamster skin but not the effects of DHT.
research Novel Skin Patch Combining Human Fibroblast-Derived Matrix and Ciprofloxacin for Infected Wound Healing
The new skin patch with human matrix and antibiotic improves wound healing.
research Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogels for Full-Thickness Wound Repairing and Skin Regeneration
Hyaluronic acid-based HA2 hydrogel helps heal skin wounds better with less scarring.
research Optimized Skin Optical Clearing for Optical Coherence Tomography Monitoring of Encapsulated Drug Delivery Through the Hair Follicles
A PEG-400/oleic acid mixture best improves drug delivery monitoring through hair follicles.
research Clionasterol-Rich Fraction of Caulerpa Racemosa Against Particulate Matter-Induced Skin Damage Via Inhibition of Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis-Related Signaling Pathway
A substance from Caulerpa racemosa seaweed may protect against skin damage caused by air pollution by reducing oxidative stress and cell death.
research Pregnancy in Postpartum Estrus Induces Inflammatory Milk Production and Catagen-Specific Pup Skin Inflammation in Interleukin-10 Deficient Mice
Pregnancy right after giving birth in mice lacking IL-10 causes milk that leads to liver issues and hair loss in their babies.
research Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis, L.) Ethanolic Extract as Hair Tonic in Nutraceutical: Physical Stability, Hair Growth Activity on Rats, and Safety Test
Green tea extract hair tonic is stable at room temperature, promotes hair growth better than minoxidil, and is safe for use.
research Nutritional Intervention Alleviates Signs of Dermatological Problems in Dogs by Modulating Immune Regulation and Skin Microbiome
A special diet can significantly reduce skin problems in dogs.
research Enhancement of Skin Rejuvenation and Hair Growth Through Novel Near-Infrared LED Lighting: In Vitro and In Vivo Study
Near-infrared LED light improves skin rejuvenation and hair growth better than white LED light.
research Zinc, Copper, and Iron in Selected Skin Diseases
Zinc, copper, and iron are important for skin health and may help diagnose skin diseases.