research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
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research Summary of Findings on Psychotropic Medications
Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
research Treatment of Nodulocystic Acne with Once Weekly Finasteride: A Pilot Study
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces Opioid Self-Administration in Animal Models of Opioid Use Disorder
Finasteride reduces opioid use and withdrawal symptoms in animals.
research Strange Cutaneous Abnormalities and Polyposis in an Asian Man
A Laotian man with unusual skin changes and multiple growths in his gut was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome and improved with nutritional and immune-based treatments.
research Mechanism of Action of Bolandiol (19-Nortestosterone-3β,17β-Diol), a Unique Anabolic Steroid with Androgenic, Estrogenic, and Progestational Activities
Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.
research The Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator GTx-024 (Enobosarm) Improves Lean Body Mass and Physical Function in Healthy Elderly Men and Postmenopausal Women: Results of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase II Trial
Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
research Activation of Extrasynaptic δ-GABAA Receptors Globally or Within the Posterior VTA Has Estrous-Dependent Effects on Alcohol Consumption and Estrous-Independent Effects on Locomotion
δ-GABAA receptors affect alcohol consumption based on the estrous cycle and influence movement regardless of the cycle.
research A Novel Hair Restoration Technology Counteracts Androgenic Hair Loss and Promotes Hair Growth in a Blinded Clinical Trial
A new hair restoration technology was found to effectively increase hair thickness, density, and growth, while reducing hair loss and improving scalp health, with no side effects.
research Effect of Finasteride Treatment in Male Rat: Depressive-Like Behavior and Related Parameters
research Synthesis and Actions of 5α-Reduced Metabolites of Testosterone in the Nervous System
Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
research Heterogeneous Stem Cells in Skin Homeostasis and Wound Repair
Different types of stem cells help maintain and heal skin.
research Regeneration of Dermis: Scarring and Cells Involved
Different fibroblasts play key roles in skin healing and scarring.
research Interleukin 6 and STAT3 Regulate p63 Isoform Expression in Keratinocytes During Regeneration
The conclusion is that the IL-6/STAT3 activation affects p63 expression in healing wounds, which may help in hair follicle regeneration.
research Clinical And Pathological Evaluation Of Hemp Seed Oil Effectiveness In The Treatment Of Alopecia Areata
Hemp seed oil shows promise in treating localized alopecia areata.
research Early Antiandrogen Therapy With Dutasteride Reduces Viral Shedding, Inflammatory Responses, and Time-to-Remission in Males With COVID-19: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Interventional Trial
Dutasteride treatment in men with mild to moderate COVID-19 reduced viral shedding, inflammation, and recovery time without serious side effects.
research Telomere Dynamics and Telomerase in the Biology of Hair Follicles and Their Stem Cells as a Model for Aging Research
Hair follicle studies suggest that maintaining telomere length could help treat hair loss and graying, but it's uncertain if mouse results apply to humans.
research Update on Melasma—Part I: Pathogenesis
Melasma's causes include genetics, sun exposure, hormones, and oxidative stress, and understanding these can help create better treatments.
research Melatonin Protects K15+ Human Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Hair Matrix Keratinocytes Against Paclitaxel-Induced Damage Ex Vivo
Melatonin may protect hair follicle cells from damage caused by a chemotherapy drug.
research Trends in the Global Organoid Technology and Industry: From Organogenesis in a Dish to the Commercialization of Organoids
Organoid technology is advancing and entering commercial use, with applications in disease modeling, drug development, and personalized medicine.
research Triclocarban, Triclosan, Bromochlorophene, Chlorophene, and Climbazole Effects on Nuclear Receptors: An In Silico and In Vitro Study
Five preservatives may disrupt hormone function and need more health and environmental risk assessment.
research Impaired Hair Growth and Wound Healing in Mice Lacking Thyroid Hormone Receptors
Thyroid hormone receptors are essential for hair growth and wound healing.
research Neurosteroid-Sensitive δ-GABAA Receptors: A Role in Epileptogenesis?
Blocking neurosteroid production can lead to more seizures and faster epilepsy onset in rats.
research Toxicology and Pharmacology of Botulinum and Tetanus Neurotoxins: An Update
Botulinum and tetanus neurotoxins are better understood now, with updated information on their effects and treatment.
research Mitochondria Dysfunction and Inflammation in Traumatic Brain Injury: Androgens to the Battlefront
Androgens like testosterone may help treat traumatic brain injury by reducing mitochondrial stress and inflammation.
research Lrig1 Expression in Human Sebaceous Gland Tumors
Lrig1 could be a marker for advanced sebaceous carcinoma.
research High-Throughput and Direct Measurement of Androgen Levels Using Turbulent Flow Chromatography Liquid Chromatography-Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry to Discover Chemicals That Modulate Dihydrotestosterone Production in Human Prostate Cancer Cells
Researchers found four natural compounds that can change DHT levels in prostate cancer cells.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatology: New Insights on the Cellular Mechanism of Skin Repair and Regeneration
PRP helps skin heal, possibly through special cells called telocytes.
research The Interplay of Oxidative Stress and Immune Dysfunction in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Oxidative stress and immune dysfunction are linked to both Hashimoto's thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome, with diet and specific treatments important for managing these conditions.
research Drugs and Androgenetic Alopecia: What to Look Out For
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.