research Is dehydroepiandrosterone a hormone?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
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research Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (17β -HSD3, 17β-HSD5, and 3α-HSD3) Inhibitors:Extragonadal Regulation of Intracellular Sex Steroid Hormone Levels
Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.
research Gonadal Sex Steroids: Production, Action and Interactions in Mammals
The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
research Highly Sensitive Simultaneous Measurement of Steroid Hormone in Human Serum by Liquid Chromatography-electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine steroid hormones in human serum with high sensitivity.
research Urinary steroid analysis of women with effluvium
Women with effluvium have higher levels of certain urinary steroids, possibly due to stress and increased adrenal activity.
research Follicular transport route – Research progress and future perspectives
Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
research Pathophysiological mechanisms implicated in postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.
research Ginseng for Health Care: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials in Korean Literature
Ginseng is possibly safe but its effectiveness is unclear due to poor quality studies and mixed results.
research Care of the transgender patient: the role of the gynecologist
Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.
research Critical Developmental Periods for Effects on Male Rat Genitalia Induced by Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride affects male rat genitalia development, causing abnormalities during specific pregnancy days.
research Androgenic Effects on Ventricular Repolarization
ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.
research Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D in Female Hair Loss: Do They Play a Role?
Low iron and vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss in women.
research No Association between Serum Ferritin Levels >10 μg/l and Hair Loss Activity in Women
Higher iron levels in the blood are not linked to increased hair loss in women.
research Prevalence of hepatic steatosis in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease, especially if they have metabolic problems.
research Dutasteride improves male pattern hair loss in a randomized study in identical twins
Dutasteride helps slow hair loss and boosts hair growth.
research The Female Pattern Hair Loss: Review of Etiopathogenesis and Diagnosis
Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.
research Sex differences in the effect of finasteride on acute ethanol withdrawal severity in C57BL/6J and DBA/2J mice
Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal severity in male mice but increases it in female mice.
research Formulation and optimization of transfersome containing minoxidil and caffeine
Minoxidil and caffeine in transfersomes improve hair growth treatment.
research Effects of Finasteride (1 mg) on Hair Transplant
Finasteride improves surrounding scalp hair and increases hair density after hair transplant.
research In Vivo Time-Dependent Inhibition of Human Steroid 5a-Reductase by Finasteride
Finasteride poorly inhibits type 1 5AR, affecting its effectiveness.
research iNKT cells ameliorate human autoimmunity: Lessons from alopecia areata
iNKT cells can help prevent and treat alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth.
research Structural features of the α-type filaments of the inner root sheath cells of the guinea pig hair follicle
α-type filaments in guinea pig hair follicles have unique structural features.
research Application of Nanoemulsions in Cosmetics
Nanoemulsions improve stability and delivery of active ingredients in cosmetics for skin and hair care.
research Effects of Finasteride (1 mg) on Hair Transplant
Finasteride improves surrounding scalp hair and increases hair density after hair transplant.
research Hormonal Basis of Male and Female Androgenic Alopecia: Clinical Relevance
Hair loss in men and women is linked to high stress hormone levels and other hormonal imbalances, suggesting treatments should be customized to each person's hormones.
research Hyperadrenocorticism (Hyperadrenocorticoidism, Hyperadrenocorticalism, Cushing’s Disease, Cushing’s Syndrome)
Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
research Minoxidil Induction of VEGF Is Mediated by Inhibition of HIF-Prolyl Hydroxylase
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by increasing blood flow and nutrients to hair follicles.
research Molecular Interactions of New Pregnenedione Derivatives
The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.
research Immunoregulatory mechanisms and stress hormones in psoriasis (part 1)
Stress hormones like cortisol may trigger psoriasis flare-ups.
research Guidelines for clinical trials of frontal fibrosing alopecia: consensus recommendations from the International FFA Cooperative Group (IFFACG)*
Experts agreed on guidelines to improve research on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.