research Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
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research Safety Profile of Finasteride: Distribution of Adverse Effects According to Structural and Informational Dichotomies of the Mind/Brain
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.
research Effects of In Utero Exposure to D-004, a Lipid Extract from Roystonea Regia Fruits, in the Male Rat: A Comparison with Finasteride
D-004 may be a natural alternative to finasteride for treating enlarged prostate and male baldness.
research Androgenic Alopecia: Case Study and Treatment Analysis
Androgenic Alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be effectively treated with finasteride and other treatments.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy and Narrative Review of Other Treatment Modalities in Androgenetic Alopecia
LLLT is a safe, promising hair loss treatment, but more research needed.
research Protein Kinase Akt2/PKBβ Is Involved in Blastomere Proliferation of Preimplantation Mouse Embryos
Akt2 protein is essential for normal cell division in early mouse embryos.
research Transgender and Migraine: Impact of Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy may increase migraines in transgender women and decrease them in transgender men; more research is needed on migraine management in transgender individuals.
research The Use of High-Density SNP Array to Map Homozygosity in Consanguineous Families to Efficiently Identify Candidate Genes: Application to Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome
Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.
research Androgen Receptor CAG Repeat Length Is Associated With Ovarian Reserve But Not With Ovarian Response
The length of CAG repeats in the androgen receptor gene is linked to ovarian reserve but does not affect how the ovaries respond to stimulation.
research Steroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome Associated with Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency—X-Linked Recessive Ichthyosis: A Case Report and Review of Literature
A boy with a rare skin condition and kidney disease improved with cyclosporine after steroids failed, suggesting a new treatment approach.
research Administration of Caesalpinia Bonduc Seed Extracts Ameliorates Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Male Wistar Rats
Caesalpinia bonduc seed extracts may help treat enlarged prostate in rats.
research A Case of Familial Male-Limited Precocious Puberty with a Novel Mutation
A boy with a rare form of early puberty caused by a new gene mutation responded well to treatment aimed at reducing testosterone and preserving adult height.
research Septin4 Promotes Cell Death in Human Colon Cancer Cells by Interacting with BAX
Septin4 helps kill colon cancer cells by working with the protein BAX.
research Hyperadrenocorticism in Ferrets
Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.
research Pathophysiological and Pharmaceutical Considerations for Enhancing the Control of Sarcoptes Scabiei in Wombats Through Improved Transdermal Drug Delivery
Improving how drugs are absorbed through the skin could better treat mange in wombats.
research Androgens in SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Infections
Men, particularly those with hair loss, are more likely to get the virus, and those with prostate cancer may have milder symptoms. Testosterone's role in the disease is unclear, and the virus doesn't seem to harm male fertility. Women with PCOS might be at higher risk. More research is needed.
research The Cycle Characteristics and Outcomes of Infertile Nonclassic 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Patients Undergoing Ovarian Stimulation for In Vitro Fertilization
Women with nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency can have successful pregnancies through IVF, with certain factors affecting their chances.
research Testicular Steroidogenesis: Production and Regulation of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone
Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.
research Sub-Chronic Effects of a Phthirusa Pyrifolia Aqueous Extract on Reproductive Function and Comparative Hormone Levels in Male Rats
Phthirusa pyrifolia extract may lower testosterone and harm male rat reproduction without damaging the liver or kidneys.
research Saw Palmetto and Finasteride in the Treatment of Category-III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
research The Water Soluble Vitamins: Choline, Biotin, Inositol, and Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
Choline and biotin are important for liver health and preventing certain deficiencies in animals, and more research is needed to understand their benefits in humans.
research Finasteride for Hair Loss: A Review
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
research Hormones
Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.
research Changes in Hydrophobic Proteins in Response to Biotin Administration in Serum of Infant Patients with Alopecia as Assessed by the Protein Micro-Sequencing Method
Biotin helps regulate proteins in the blood, which may explain its role in hair growth.
research Exogenous Testosterone, Finasteride, and Castration Effects on Testosterone, Insulin, Zinc, and Chromium in Adult Male Rats
Testosterone and finasteride raise insulin and zinc, lower chromium in male rats.
research Oxidative Stress and Alopecia Areata
Oxidative stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata and antioxidants could potentially help as a treatment.
research Beta-Caryophyllene Enhances Wound Healing Through Multiple Routes
Beta-caryophyllene, found in essential oils, helps wounds heal better in multiple ways.
research Long-Term Treatment with Finasteride Induces Apoptosis and Pathological Changes in Female Mice
Finasteride causes harmful organ changes in female mice.
research Can the Second to Fourth Digit Ratio (2D:4D) Be a Marker to Determine Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity?
The index to ring finger ratio may indicate disease severity in female ankylosing spondylitis patients, but not in males.
research Dermal Papilla Regulation of Hair Growth and Pigmentation
Dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and color, influencing hair type and size, and their interaction with stem cells could help treat hair loss and color disorders.