34 citations,
February 1992 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.
January 2020 in “Frontiers in Medical Case Reports” A dog developed skin issues from too many steroids, but reducing steroids and using a specific treatment fixed the problems.
34 citations,
February 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The research found specific signs to diagnose alopecia areata incognito and noted patients generally regrow hair after steroid treatment.
2 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of Chemical Crystallography” The research shows that hydrogen bonds greatly affect the crystal structure of a Finasteride derivative.
218 citations,
December 2011 in “Advances in Urology” The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
59 citations,
January 2002 in “Dermatology” A new type of sudden, complete female hair loss was found, with most patients fully recovering within 6 months without needing steroid treatment.
15 citations,
March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
13 citations,
June 2017 in “Biochimie open” All five human steroid 5α-reductase enzymes are found in the endoplasmic reticulum.
6 citations,
April 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Laser hair removal can cause a severe itchy rash in some allergic individuals, treatable with steroids.
3 citations,
October 2021 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Hormone levels in hair vary across the head, with the highest concentration of a key hormone linked to hair loss at the top.
1 citations,
September 2022 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Apremilast shows promise for several skin conditions but needs more research.
1 citations,
November 2016 in “Frontiers in neurology” Steroid treatment improved both gut and nerve symptoms in a man with Cronkhite–Canada syndrome.
November 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Testosterone increases hair testosterone levels, stress raises hair cortisol, and relationship status affects hormone levels.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain scalp tissue features can predict how well alopecia areata responds to steroid injections.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Compound 4 is a promising treatment for hair loss with low toxicity.
53 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.
15 citations,
October 2010 in “Archives of Toxicology” A yeast-based test can detect the steroid methyltestosterone in urine longer than traditional methods.
13 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Adipose tissue shows promise for hair regrowth, but more research is needed to confirm best practices and effectiveness.
7 citations,
January 2022 in “Animal Reproduction” Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
7 citations,
May 2017 in “Behavioural brain research” Changing neuroactive steroid levels early in life can affect how adult rats respond to alcohol's stimulating effects.
3 citations,
February 2016 in “Nature Biotechnology” New drug shows promise for better hair growth in baldness treatment.
2 citations,
August 2020 in “Cosmetics” Herbal formula shows promise for hair loss treatment.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Kelulut Honey can help regulate sex hormone receptors in rats with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, similar to common medications.
1 citations,
October 1996 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Gene therapy shows promise for treating skin disorders and cancer, but faces technical challenges.
February 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Combining microdermabrasion with steroid injections improves hair regrowth in scalp alopecia areata.
60 citations,
January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Nanotechnology in dermatology shows promise for better drug delivery and treatment effectiveness but requires more safety research.
31 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” APS-1 in Italy shows diverse AIRE mutations and various autoimmune issues.
31 citations,
November 2014 in “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science” A natural steroid in the body may protect against eye damage in glaucoma.
19 citations,
June 2021 in “The world journal of men's health” Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm men's reproductive health and increase the risk of heart problems and death.
7 citations,
May 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.