22 citations
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January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
March 2026 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” Albizia saponaria bark extract may help treat hair loss.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new molecule was found to be a safe and effective skin lightener and anti-aging product.
34 citations
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February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
January 2009 in “Journal of Xingtai University” Finasteride is made through a series of chemical reactions starting from a specific intermediate compound.
January 2009 in “Chemical Reagents” The method produces finasteride with a 92% yield.
15 citations
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June 2015 in “F1000Research” Psoriasis may be chronic because it lacks certain immune system controls that prevent overreaction.
January 2022 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.
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December 2006 in “Endocrinology” A cream with a specific hormone blocker increases hair growth in mice.
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October 1984 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” The model using human skin on mice helps study human sebaceous glands.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
December 2019 in “RIUnB Institutional Repository (University of Brasília)” NP-AH-CDM-4 nanoparticles show promise for effective topical acne treatment.
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January 2017 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain compounds from Panax ginseng can block proteins that affect hair growth, potentially helping treat hair loss.
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September 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Activating PPAR-γ signalling can protect hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by chemotherapy.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PPAR-γ signaling improves mitochondrial function in hair follicles, potentially affecting hair growth and aging.
53 citations
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January 1986 in “Endocrinology” Blocking a specific enzyme in male rat fetuses leads to the development of nipples and feminized genitalia.
8 citations
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June 1995 in “Helvetica Chimica Acta” Compound 15a was effective in inhibiting 5α-reductase.
August 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A new genetic change in the DSC3 gene is linked to a rare condition causing hair loss and skin blisters in a child.
October 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The kitten's skin condition improved significantly after 4 weeks of treatment.
109 citations
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April 2000 in “European Urology” Finasteride lowers risk of urinary issues and surgery by over 50% in 4 years.
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Obesity and certain hormone levels can lead to advanced bone age in young girls with early breast development.
13 citations
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters” A new compound effectively inhibits human 5α-reductase 1.
86 citations
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April 2016 in “Nature Communications” Notch1 helps skin heal by attracting specific immune cells.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” The infant's hair loss resolved naturally by 20 months without treatment.
January 2023 in “Marmara University Open Access System” Tideglusib with hydrogel improves wound healing in rats.
11 citations
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April 2019 in “Bioscience Reports” Certain genetic variations in the RAB5B gene are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese Han women.
6 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Alopecia areata is linked to PTSD, alcohol use, anxiety, and depression.
June 2024 in “The Open dermatology journal” The herbal extract is as effective and safe as 3% minoxidil for treating hair loss.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Key genes affect cashmere quality differences between Jiangnan and Changthangi goats.
186 citations
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December 2011 in “Molecules” Three specific 4-azasteroid-2-oximes showed strong enzyme inhibition, but less than finasteride.