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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study found that a specific amino-pyridine compound showed potent androgen receptor antagonist activity, stimulating hair growth in mice and reducing sebum production in a hamster model.
January 2019 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that synthetic ceramide shampoo improved dandruff and erythema while reducing water loss when compared to control in a group of 20 subjects over four weeks.
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January 1997 in “Pharmacology & toxicology” This study found that human keratinocytes' sensitivity and response to vitamin D3 analogues vary based on cell density, serum availability, and calcium concentration.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that Bokusoku extract and its compound pentagalloyl glucose inhibited testosterone metabolism and sebum synthesis, suggesting potential therapeutic use for androgen-related acne.
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August 2010 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” This study found that some synthesized 17-oximino-5-androsten-3β-yl esters demonstrated stronger cytotoxicity and antiandrogenic activity against prostate cancer cells than finasteride.