research A Novel Use of Spironolactone: Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone is effective in treating excessive hair growth in women.
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600-630 / 1000+ resultsresearch 5α-Reductase Type 1 Deficiency or Inhibition Predisposes to Insulin Resistance, Hepatic Steatosis, and Liver Fibrosis in Rodents
Lack of 5α-Reductase type 1 can lead to insulin resistance and liver problems.
research Dehydroepiandrosterone- and glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenases in the hair cycle of the rat
research Pharmacodynamics of minoxidil as a guide for individualizing dosage regimens in hypertension
research 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Medicines called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are useful for treating enlarged prostate and male pattern hair loss.
research (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile, a potent androgen receptor antagonist for stimulating hair growth and reducing sebum production
The compound (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile can stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production when applied topically.
research Sulfation of minoxidil by liver sulfotransferase
Liver enzyme helps minoxidil work better for blood vessel relaxation.
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 A New Era of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Androgenetic Alopecia
New drug dutasteride effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously due to potential sexual side effects.
research Steroid Biomarkers and Genetic Studies Reveal Inactivating Mutations in Hexose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase in Patients with Cortisone Reductase Deficiency
Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.
research Screening for 21-hydroxylase–deficient nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia among hyperandrogenic women: a prospective study
Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.
research Advancing mitochondrial therapeutics: Synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of pyrazole-based inhibitors targeting the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier
New pyrazole-based inhibitors show promise for treating metabolic diseases and other conditions.
research Evaluation of Insulin Resistance Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients Receiving Metformin, Finasteride or Both
Metformin reduces insulin resistance in PCOS, but combining it with finasteride offers extra benefits.
research 12-Methoxy Carnosic acid efficacy determinationand optimization through computational tools for 5alpha reductase enzyme and using finasteride as refrence molecule.
12-Methoxy carnosic acid from rosemary might be a good natural treatment for hair loss.
research The Thyroid Hormone Analogue KB2115 (Eprotirome) Prolongs Human Hair Growth (Anagen) Ex Vivo
KB2115 (eprotirome) can safely extend the hair growth phase without damaging cells or changing hair color.
research Widespread skin hypopigmentation caused by finasteride when used for female hirsutism
Finasteride can cause lasting skin lightening in women.
research Improvement of Techniques of Synthesis of Finasteride
The new method for making Finasteride is cheaper and safer for large-scale production.
research Hair regrowth following a Wnt- and follistatin containing treatment: safety and efficacy in a first-in-man phase 1 clinical trial.
The treatment improved hair growth in people with male pattern baldness.
research URTICA DIOICA EXTRACT DOWNREGULATES THE GENE EXPRESSION OF 5Α-RII IN HACAT CELLS: POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS AGAINST ANDROGENIC SKIN DISEASES.
Urtica dioica extract may help treat androgenic skin diseases by reducing a specific gene's activity.
research The diagnosis of nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, based on serum basal or post-ACTH stimulation 17-hydroxyprogesterone, can lead to false-positive diagnosis
Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.
research Comparison of high-dose finasteride (5 mg/day) versus low-dose finasteride (2.5 mg/day) in the treatment of hirsutism
Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.
research A prospective randomized trial comparing finasteride to spironolactone in the treatment of hirsute women.
Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.
research Safety and tolerability of low-dose oral minoxidil in adolescents: A retrospective review
The safety and tolerability of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating hair loss in adolescents is not clearly determined.
research Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency revisited: an update with a special focus on adolescent and adult women
The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
research 671 Impaired follicular Nrf2 signaling: Potential early therapeutic target in hidradenitis suppurativa
Targeting impaired Nrf2 signaling might help treat hidradenitis suppurativa early on.
research Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists Stimulate Human Hair Growth ex vivo
Eplerenone, a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, was found to promote hair growth in human hair follicles.
research 692 Prevention of H 2 O 2 -induced cellular senescence in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells
Certain compounds can protect hair cells from aging and promote growth.
research Tanshinone, a Natural NADPH Oxidase Inhibitor, Mitigates Testosterone-Induced Hair Loss
Tanshinone compounds can help prevent hair loss caused by testosterone.
research Simultaneous determination of minoxidil and minoxidil sulfate by high-performance liquid chromatography with UV-detection and its applications
The study developed a method to detect minoxidil and its sulfate form, found that minoxidil sulfate is temperature-sensitive, and identified a way to potentially increase its stability for hair loss treatment.
research Bisindolylmaleimide Protein-Kinase-C Inhibitors Delay the Decline in DNA Synthesis in Mouse Hair Follicle Organ Cultures
A certain inhibitor can slow down the decrease in DNA creation in mouse hair follicles, which might help with hair growth.