13 citations,
December 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.
6 citations,
July 2013 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
8 citations,
July 2014 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Finasteride affects frog testes by increasing testosterone, decreasing 5α-DHT, and impacting genes related to reproduction and other functions.
21 citations,
July 2019 in “Cardiovascular Research” High levels of male hormones in pregnant mice cause heart enlargement and poor heart function in their female babies.
9 citations,
June 2022 in “Plants” Shallot extract may help with hair growth and treating hair loss.
7 citations,
December 2022 in “Plants” Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.
Arabica coffee pulp extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
115 citations,
March 2001 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Key enzymes control androgen levels, affecting hormone activity and potential treatments.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” Male-pattern hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with key genes identified.
8 citations,
February 2022 in “Molecules” Asparagus racemosus root extract reduced sebum and pore size in men but not in women.
January 2024 in “Journal of lipid research” Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.
July 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Magazine” Cerasus serrulata flower extracts have strong antibacterial and antioxidant effects and may help prevent hair loss.
July 2024 in “Fitoterapia” Camellia oleifera seed shell polyphenols and 1,3,6-tri-O-galloylglucose can help treat hair loss by reducing certain hormones and promoting hair growth.
Fructus Psoraleae may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-α reductase and affecting the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.
10 citations,
July 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” High MUC-18/MCAM levels in blood indicate a worse outlook for melanoma patients.
June 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride's sexual side effects not caused by androgen deficiency or SRD5A inhibition.
29 citations,
July 2009 in “BJU international” Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
9 citations,
January 2014 in “Medical Hypotheses” Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.
50 citations,
September 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.
22 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of Supercritical Fluids” Rice bran extract might help prevent hair loss.
20 citations,
March 2017 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
8 citations,
September 2008 in “Medical Hypotheses” The paper suggests that hair loss might be caused by skull growth, not just DHT's effect on hair follicles, and calls for more research.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “Molecules” A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
2 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of metabolic syndrome” The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.
1 citations,
March 2021 in “Dermatological reviews” AGA, a common hair loss, is caused by genetics, hormones, age, and environmental factors.
June 2020 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” Modern research supports traditional uses of Yarrow for hair loss and skin issues.
136 citations,
May 2019 in “Cells” Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.
82 citations,
May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
77 citations,
June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.
76 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dermal Papilla cells are a promising tool for evaluating hair growth treatments.