research Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibition by Polymethoxyflavones
Certain natural compounds can block an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and hair loss, showing potential for new treatments.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research Effects of Camellia Oleifera Seed Shell Polyphenols and 1,3,6-Tri-O-Galloylglucose on Androgenic Alopecia via Inhibiting 5α-Reductase and Regulating Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway
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.
research Comparison of Flutamide and Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.
research High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic Method for the Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma at Therapeutic Doses
Reliable method detects finasteride in human plasma at low doses.
research Pemphigus Vulgaris IgG and Methylprednisolone Exhibit Reciprocal Effects on Keratinocytes
Methylprednisolone helps skin cells stick together better in pemphigus vulgaris.
research Clinical And Histological Recovery Of Non-Thymoma-Associated Exfoliative Dermatitis In A Cat Treated With Ciclosporin A
Ciclosporin A effectively treated a cat's severe skin condition.
research Other Antiandrogens: Alternative Treatments for Acne and Hirsutism
Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.
research Stress and Aging: Effects of Disturbed Calcium Metabolism on Aging in a Progeria-Like Syndrome Induced by Dihydrotachysterol in Rats
Anabolic steroids may help prevent aging effects by reducing toxicity, not by their usual functions.
research Synthesis and Pharmacological Evaluation of New 16-Methyl Pregnane Derivatives
New pregnane derivatives were more effective than finasteride at inhibiting a key enzyme for male pattern baldness.
research Immunosuppressive Therapy in Autoimmune Disease: A Review
Immunosuppressive therapy helps manage autoimmune diseases but carries risks like infection and potential for malignancy.
research Study of Thin Films and Nanoparticles Obtained by Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers and Their Interactions with an Oligo/Polysaccharide
The research found that nanoparticles coated with chitosan improved the skin penetration of the drug finasteride.
research Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretome Promotes Skin Regeneration and Rejuvenation: From Mechanism to Therapeutics
Stuff from umbilical cord stem cells helps skin heal and look younger.
research Drugs Associated the Most with Male-Factor Infertility: Assessment of the 2010-2020 Food and Drug Administration Pharmacovigilance Database
Finasteride and testosterone are the drugs most linked to male infertility, but many other potential drugs may be under-reported.
research Preparation of 4-Aryl-2-Trifluoromethylbenzonitrile Derivatives as Androgen Receptor Antagonists for Topical Suppression of Sebum Production
Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
research Activity of Steroid 4 and Derivatives 4a–4f as Inhibitors of the Enzyme 5α-Reductase Type 1
Compounds 4, 4b, and 4c effectively inhibit an enzyme linked to testosterone conversion without significant toxicity.
research Special Focus Issue: Transdermal, Topical, and Follicular Drug Delivery Systems
New drug delivery systems improve treatment effectiveness and patient experience.
research Experimental, Molecular Docking Investigations and Bioavailability Study on the Inclusion Complexes of Finasteride and Cyclodextrins
Cyclodextrins improve finasteride's solubility and bioavailability for hair loss treatment.
research Formononetin: Novel Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia
Formononetin, found in red clover, may treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Female Doping: Observations From a Data Lake Study in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Finland
Many women who have used performance-enhancing drugs in Finland show high rates of mental health and substance use issues, and most have normal red blood cell counts.
research Understanding the Formation Mechanism of Drug-Polymer Inclusion Complex by Structure Elucidation and Theoretical Calculation
The research shows how certain drug molecules form stable structures with polymers, which could help create new drug forms.
research Physicochemical Characterization of Finasteride Nanosystem for Enhanced Topical Delivery
Chitosan-decorated finasteride nanosystems improve skin retention and could be a better treatment for hair loss.
research Deslorelin for the Treatment of Hair Cycle Arrest in Intact Male Dogs
Deslorelin may help intact male dogs regrow hair from alopecia X, with a 75% success rate and no side effects.
research Bipolar Disorders and Valproate: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Therapeutic Effects, and Indications of Valproate: Review of Articles
Valproate is a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder but has side effects and risks, especially during pregnancy.
research Impact of Androgen Status and Anti-Androgen Therapy on the Course of COVID-19 in Men
Men with higher androgen levels may have severe COVID-19 symptoms, but those on antiandrogen therapy are less likely to contract the virus and have milder symptoms. Anti-androgen drugs could potentially treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research Dihydrotestosterone Inhibits Hair Growth in Mice by Inhibiting Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Production in Dermal Papillae
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.
research Incidence of Virilization in Sex Cord Stromal Tumors of Ovary: A 5-Year Experience in a Tertiary Care Gynecological Center
Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.
research The Effects of Methylated Flavonoids on Depression-Like Activity and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Thresholds in Mice Induced by Repeated Finasteride Administration
Methylated flavonoids may effectively reduce depression and inflammation caused by finasteride.
research Demethylation of ITGAV Accelerates Osteogenic Differentiation in a Blast-Induced Heterotopic Ossification In Vitro Cell Culture Model
Removing a methyl group from the ITGAV gene speeds up bone formation in a specific type of bone disease model.
research Design and Synthesis of Novel Azasteroids and Pseudoazulenyl Nitrones
The research created new azasteroids and pseudoazulenyl nitrones, which could be useful in medicine.
research Hair Growth Promotion by Extracts of Inula Helenium and Caesalpinia Sappan Bark in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pre-Clinical Study Using Phototrichogram Analysis
Shampoo with Inula Helenium and Caesalpinia Sappan Bark extracts promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia patients.