11 citations,
August 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better ways to test and understand SARMs to make safer and more effective treatments.
356 citations,
December 1986 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
17 citations,
October 2013 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Male pattern baldness may be caused by scalp pressure on hair follicles, which increases with age and leads to a cycle of hair loss. This process is not directly determined by genes.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Biomecánica” Hyaluronic acid and versican are important for skin healing and hair growth and might help in regenerative medicine.
53 citations,
June 2012 in “Annales d'Endocrinologie” The document concludes that recognizing and properly diagnosing lipodystrophy syndromes is crucial for effective management and treatment.
90 citations,
May 1972 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Minoxidil quickly leaves blood, turns into urine metabolites, and has lasting blood pressure-lowering effects.
48 citations,
July 2008 in “Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica” Wnt signaling is important for development and cell regulation but can cause diseases like cancer when not working properly.
46 citations,
December 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” FLRG and follistatin have different roles in wound healing.
22 citations,
October 2011 in “Bone” Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.
21 citations,
October 2011 in “PloS one” Certain molecules in hair change with age and could be used for cosmetic treatments.
21 citations,
May 1989 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Liposomes show promise in cancer treatment by delivering drugs with less toxicity and improved effectiveness.
14 citations,
November 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Mushroom-based scaffolds help heal skin wounds and regrow hair.
11 citations,
December 1987 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that the hCG protocol may help in obesity treatment and could be scientifically justified, but more research is needed.
121 citations,
January 1991 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Terbinafine quickly builds up in skin and hair, staying effective for over 3 weeks.
87 citations,
July 2018 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research” Mice studies show that Protein Phosphatase 2A is crucial for cell growth, development, and disease prevention.
82 citations,
June 2020 in “Inflammation Research” Skin problems in COVID-19 patients are rare and may be due to the body's complex immune response or blood clotting issues.
72 citations,
January 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
44 citations,
April 2011 in “Critical reviews in analytical chemistry” Fluconazole is an effective antifungal medication with potential side effects and lacks official analytical methods for its determination.
23 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
21 citations,
October 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
21 citations,
August 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can help treat hair loss, acne, and prostate issues by reducing DHT levels.
15 citations,
April 2003 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Gene differences may affect baldness treatment response in Korean men.
7 citations,
October 2017 in “The Prostate” Baldness in men with prostate cancer is linked to higher levels of certain sex hormones, but chest hair density is not.
2 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Minoxidil does not work to inhibit lysyl hydroxylases in newborn mouse lungs.
77 citations,
May 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.
28 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” The new CoQ10 gel protects mouse skin better against aging from UV light than the old gel.
131 citations,
September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
57 citations,
April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for starting hair growth after birth.
15 citations,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural volatiles and essential oils have health benefits and can enhance the effects of some medicines, but more research is needed to understand how they work and their possible side effects.
February 2023 in “Vaccines” COVID-19 may harm male reproductive health and lower testosterone levels, potentially affecting fertility and causing erectile dysfunction. More research is needed.