31 citations
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January 1995 in “The American journal of medicine” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.
January 2008 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Betamethasone activates and increases the growth of certain skin cells from hair follicles.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Iet Nanobiotechnology” The dutasteride nanoemulsion could improve hair loss treatment by enhancing drug penetration and retention in hair follicles.
14 citations
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June 1982 in “Archives of Dermatology” A man had bad reactions to a hair loss treatment called DNCB.
January 2020 in “Journal of Men s Health” The combination treatment reduced prostate size and improved testosterone deficiency symptoms but was less effective for sexual function.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “World Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces some inflammation in BPH but not all.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “Baghdad Science Journal” Finasteride effectively reduces DHT and E2 levels, helping with prostate enlargement.
10 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” Testosterone affects stress hormone levels differently in adolescent and adult male rats.
July 2020 in “European urology open science” Methylated gene parts may cause finasteride-resistance in some enlarged prostate patients.
35 citations
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October 2004 in “Biology of Reproduction” PNU157706 reduced rat sperm movement and fertility without affecting offspring health.
30 citations
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June 1988 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Flutamide combined with an LHRH agonist effectively inhibits prostate growth, suggesting it could treat prostate cancer.
5 citations
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January 1983 in “PubMed” Human skin releases different steroids, with some coming from sebaceous glands and others from sweat glands.
3 citations
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April 1977 in “PubMed” The treatment improved acne, seborrhoea, and hirsutism, with some side effects like spotting and nervousness.
October 2006 in “Urology” The study found that different criteria led to different patient groups in the CombAT study compared to the MTOPS study.
Flutamide helps with prostate cancer and some skin conditions but can harm the liver.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Cureus” Long-term anabolic steroid use can lead to heart and metabolic health issues.
January 2020 in “Figshare” Finasteride worsens heart damage but reduces cell toxicity caused by nandrolone decanoate.
17 citations
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October 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.
5 citations
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May 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Clascoterone may be a promising treatment for hair loss.
14 citations
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June 2014 in “World Journal of Urology” The herbal combination of saw palmetto and stinging nettle reduces nighttime urination in men with urinary issues.
5 citations
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July 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism” Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.
8 citations
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January 2012 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” 5α-Reductase helps regulate hormone action in toad testes, especially during breeding season.
20 citations
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April 2009 in “Fertility and Sterility”
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Eplerenone, a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, was found to promote hair growth in human hair follicles.
56 citations
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November 2007 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Two enzymes regulate androgen receptor activity, affecting treatments for androgen insufficiency and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry” Minoxidil reacts to nitrosation 7 times more than phenol, mainly due to its -NH₂ groups, leading to the creation of N-nitrosominoxidil.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride does not negatively affect male reproductive function.
5 citations
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October 2014 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Triptorelin helps evaluate hormone production in Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors.
49 citations
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August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The combination of cyproterone acetate and testosterone enanthate is highly effective in preventing sperm production and could be a good reversible male contraceptive.
January 2025 in “Reactions Weekly”