April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia involves disrupted cholesterol pathways, fibrosis, and increased mast cells.
58 citations,
March 2011 in “Pflügers Archiv für die gesamte Physiologie des Menschen und der Tiere/Pflügers Archiv” Hormones and signaling pathways control sebaceous gland function and could help treat acne.
18 citations,
July 2001 in “Australian veterinary journal” A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.
200 citations,
August 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Eating high-glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
178 citations,
August 2016 in “Advances in wound care” New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
90 citations,
December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
18 citations,
October 2017 in “PLOS ONE” The study concluded that similar pathways regulate hair growth in dogs and mice, and these pathways are disrupted in dogs with Alopecia X, affecting stem cells and hormone metabolism.
16 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat skin disorders by reducing inflammation and androgen effects in skin cells.
8 citations,
February 2022 in “Molecules” Asparagus racemosus root extract reduced sebum and pore size in men but not in women.
7 citations,
September 2022 in “Communications biology” Omega-6 fats in certain cells boost male hormone production.
4 citations,
August 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” Merremia peltata leaf extract, particularly the bufotalinin compound, shows potential for treating hair loss.
2 citations,
May 2019 in “운동과학” Resistance exercise can reduce muscle protein issues caused by finasteride.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports” Long-term use of finasteride in women can cause hormonal changes, DNA damage, and menstrual issues.
1 citations,
August 2016 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” YangHyulEum Gami-Bang extract may help treat hair loss.
May 2024 in “Brain disorders” Agmatine may help reduce seizures linked to hormone changes in female rats.
January 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Biology” Fasting in hens affects thyroid hormones, which regulate feather and hair growth.
1 citations,
November 2021 in “Biomedicines” Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.
1 citations,
February 2017 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health” The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.
Finasteride treats hair loss and prostate issues by lowering certain hormone levels.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” A brain-made hormone can protect against memory-related brain damage caused by harmful proteins.
March 2023 in “Epilepsia” Trilostane may help delay epilepsy development by increasing certain brain chemicals.
188 citations,
January 2003 in “Recent results in cancer research/Recent Results in Cancer Research” Vitamin D is essential for bone health and may reduce risks of several diseases.
64 citations,
June 1995 in “Steroids” Inhibitors of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase could potentially treat disorders like prostate cancer and baldness.
61 citations,
April 2018 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Sex steroids produced in the hippocampus are crucial for brain functions like memory and learning in rodents.
24 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” Neuroactive steroids and the enzyme 5α-reductase might be involved in the development of Tourette's syndrome.
20 citations,
January 2017 in “Epilepsia” Blocking neurosteroid production can lead to more seizures and faster epilepsy onset in rats.
4 citations,
June 2017 in “Endocrine Reviews” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.
3 citations,
November 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The testes produce important hormones like testosterone and others that play key roles in male body functions.