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450-480 / 1000+ results research Mitochondrial Dysfunction in an Animal Model of Diabetic Neuropathy Is Associated with a Reduction of Neurosteroid Synthesis
Diabetic neuropathy in mice is linked to poor mitochondria function and lower brain hormone production.
research The Influence of Low Dose Finasteride, a Type II 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Neuroactive Steroids
Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.
research Lanostane-Type Triterpenes from the Sclerotium of Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga Mushrooms) as Proproliferative Agents on Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
Chaga mushrooms contain compounds that may promote hair growth better than common treatments.
research A Mutation in the Type II Hair Keratin KRT86 Gene in a Han Family with Monilethrix
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
research A Novel Human Type II Cytokeratin, K6hf, Specifically Expressed in the Companion Layer of the Hair Follicle
K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.
research Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.
research Serum Lipocalin-2 as an Insulin Resistance Marker in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lipocalin-2 levels are higher in women with PCOS and may indicate insulin resistance.
research 5α-Reductase Type 1 Inhibition of Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Prepared by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Fluid
Rice bran extract might help prevent hair loss.
research Regulation of Hair Shedding by the Type 3 IP3 Receptor
The type 3 IP3 receptor is important for controlling hair loss and growth.
research Insulin Promotes Corneal Nerve Repair and Wound Healing in Type 1 Diabetic Mice by Enhancing Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling
Insulin helps heal corneal wounds and nerves in diabetic mice by activating the Wnt signaling pathway.
research The Long-Term Effect of Specific Type II 5α-Reductase Inhibition With Finasteride on Bone Mineral Density in Men: Results of a 4-Year Placebo-Controlled Trial
Finasteride doesn't harm bone density in older men with BPH.
research Effect of MK-386, a Novel Inhibitor of Type 1 5 Alpha-Reductase, Alone and in Combination with Finasteride, on Serum Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Men
MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
research Expression of Type 1 5α-Reductase and Metabolism of Testosterone in Reconstructed Human Epidermis: A New Model for Screening Skin-Targeted Androgen Modulators
The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.
research Type A Insulin Resistance Syndrome Due to a Novel Heterozygous c.3486_3503del (p. Arg1163_Ala1168del) INSR Gene Mutation in an Adolescent Girl and Her Mother
A new gene mutation causes insulin resistance in a girl and her mother.
research Novel Type 1 5a-Reductase Inhibitors With Antiproliferative Potential On LNCaP Cells
New compounds may help treat prostate cancer by reducing cell growth.
research Type 3 Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Diagnosed in an 87-Year-Old Patient with Concomitant Chronic Autoimmune Urticaria
An 87-year-old woman was diagnosed with type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome and had multiple autoimmune issues.
research Rare Case of Leydig Cell Tumor with Type I Diabetes Mellitus Causing Female Pattern Hair Loss
Woman with diabetes had hair loss due to rare ovarian tumor; surgery improved hair growth.
research Mechanisms of Disease: Selective Inhibition of 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 as a Novel Treatment for Metabolic Syndrome
Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.
research Hair Regrowth in Two Patients with Recalcitrant Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia After Use of Topical Metformin
Topical metformin helped regrow hair in two women with a hard-to-treat scarring hair loss condition.
research Avicequinone C Isolated from Avicennia Marina Exhibits 5α-Reductase Type 1 Inhibitory Activity Using an Androgenic Alopecia Relevant Cell-Based Assay System
Avicequinone C, a compound found in the Avicennia marina plant, can reduce hair loss by inhibiting a hormone linked to androgenic alopecia.
research Association of Gly972Arg Variant of Insulin Receptor Substrate-1 and Gly1057Asp Variant of Insulin Receptor Substrate-2 with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the Chinese Population
The IRS-2 Asp/Asp genotype may increase the risk of PCOS in Chinese women, especially if they are not obese.
research The Human Type II Keratin Gene Cluster on Chromosome 12q13.13: Final Count or Hidden Secrets?
The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.
research Decreased Benzothiazole-Type Pheomelanin in Regrown Brown Hair in Alopecia Areata
The girl's regrown brown hair had less of certain pigments than her original black hair.
research Attenuation of Autoimmune Phenomena in a Patient with Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1
The girl's condition improved with treatment, showing no new autoimmune diseases and hair regrowth.
research Rickets with Alopecia Signals Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type II
A child with rickets and hair loss might have a rare type of rickets that doesn't improve much with usual vitamin D and calcium treatment.
research Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type II
A 3-year-old with vitamin D-resistant rickets and severe hair loss died despite treatment, highlighting the need for improved management of the condition.
research WNT10B (Wingless-Type MMTV Integration Site Family): Role in Biological Processes and Diseases
WNT10B is linked to cancer development and affects survival and disease progression in various cancers.
research Different Levels of 5α-Reductase Type I and II, Aromatase, and Androgen Receptor in Hair Follicles of Women and Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
research Particulate Matter 2.5 Damages Skin Cells by Inducing Oxidative Stress, Subcellular Organelle Dysfunction, and Apoptosis
Tiny pollution particles called PM2.5 can harm skin cells by causing stress, damage to cell parts, and cell death.