Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

A genetic variant linked to hair thinning in Japanese women was found.

Genetic defects in the glucocorticoid receptor gene can cause conditions with abnormal sensitivity to stress hormones, and other factors may also affect this sensitivity.

DNA methylation changes in women with PCOS could be used as disease markers and suggest new treatment targets.

Allopregnanolone changes gene expression in glioblastoma cells.

Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl. extract and verbascoside may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to protect against cell death.

Anabolic steroids boost muscle growth, SARMs increase muscle mass and bone density without side effects, and myostatin inhibitors block a protein that stops muscle growth, but each has potential risks.

Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.

Spironolactone improved cognitive performance and early sleep quality but not manic symptoms, appetite, or body weight in bipolar disorder when added to sodium valproate.

Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.

Platycladus orientalis flavonoids protect balding hair from UV damage and slow hair color change.

Low vitamin D levels may affect ovulation and progesterone in infertile women.

The scalp microbiome is more diverse and may be more important in hair loss than the gut microbiome.

Androgen receptors are active in many tissues of both male and female mice, not just reproductive organs.

Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.

Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.

17β-estradiol can reduce inflammation in the skin.

Vitamin D might help regulate insulin in the body, but taking Vitamin D supplements doesn't clearly prevent or improve type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.

Topical tacalcitol can treat psoriasis by acting directly on skin cells.

Researchers found four natural compounds that can change DHT levels in prostate cancer cells.

Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.

Ectoin helps prevent cortisone-induced skin problems and supports skin health.

Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.

Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.

No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.

The review suggests that while many AKR1C3 inhibitors show promise for treating certain cancers, more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in humans.

Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.

Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.

Some nutraceuticals may help in COVID-19 prevention and treatment, but more research is needed.