research N-Acyl arylsulfonamides as novel, reversible inhibitors of human steroid sulfatase
Scientists found new, better-working inhibitors for a hormone-related enzyme.
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research Synthesis and Pharmacological Evaluation of New 16-Methyl Pregnane Derivatives.
New pregnane derivatives were more effective than finasteride at inhibiting a key enzyme for male pattern baldness.
research FAM19A5 negatively regulates cutaneous wound healing via PPARD-dependent inhibition of keratinocyte migration
FAM19A5 slows wound healing by stopping skin cell movement.
research A New Look at the 5?-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
research Antiaging effects of equol: A unique antiandrogenic isoflavone metabolite and its influence in stimulating collagen deposition in human dermal monolayer fibroblasts
Equol may help with antiaging and skin health by boosting collagen and blocking certain hormones.
research Preliminary toxicity profile of arotinoids SMR-2 and SMR-6 in male B6D2F1 mice*1
SMR-2 and SMR-6 are much more toxic than retinoic acid, causing severe side effects.
research Ornithine decarboxylase is upregulated by the androgen receptor in skeletal muscle and regulates myoblast proliferation
Androgens increase muscle mass by promoting myoblast growth through ornithine decarboxylase.
research Investigation of the Plausibility of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Syndrome
The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
research 697 Prostaglandin D2-enhanced testosterone metabolism in human keratinocytes is mediated by reactive oxygen species
Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone levels in skin cells through reactive oxygen species, not enzymes, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Inhibition of steroid 5 alpha-reductase with finasteride: sleep-related erections, potency, and libido in healthy men.
Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.
research Effect of inhibiting prolactin secretion on secondary hair follicle development in cashmere goats
Inhibiting prolactin reduces hair follicle activation in cashmere goats.
research Molecular Mechanism of Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh. in Inhibiting Hepatitis C Virus Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking
Avicennia marina shows potential to treat Hepatitis C by targeting key proteins.
research 5-alpha Reductase inhibitors and risk of male breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
research A Review on Steroidal 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed, some of which may be more effective than current medications.
research The effects of methylated flavonoids on depression-like activity and pro-inflammatory cytokine thresholds in mice induced by repeated finasteride administration
Methylated flavonoids may effectively reduce depression and inflammation caused by finasteride.
research Inhibition of skin 5α-reductase by oral contraceptive progestinsin vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
research Inhibition of Cholesterol Biosynthesis Modulates Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia Through TGFβ and Angiotensin Receptors
Blocking cholesterol production may help control hair loss in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia by affecting key regulators.
research 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Inhibition Attenuates the Adverse Effects of Glucocorticoids on Dermal Papilla Cells
Blocking 11β-HSD1 can lessen the harmful effects of glucocorticoids on hair growth cells.
research Testosterone, cytochrome P450, and cardiac hypertrophy
Heart-specific steroid metabolism is crucial in cardiac hypertrophy.
research Betulinic acid exerts anti‐hepatitis C virus activity via the suppression of NF‐κB‐ and MAPK‐ERK1/2‐mediated COX‐2 expression
Betulinic acid can help treat hepatitis C by stopping virus replication.
research Inhibition of Rat 5α-Reductase Activity and Testosterone-Induced Sebum Synthesis in Hamster Sebocytes by an Extract ofQuercus acutissimaCortex
An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia:A Myth or Truth?
5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitors might help slow down hair loss in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia but are not a primary treatment and need more research.
research Expression of NAD+dependent 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase and protection of prostaglandins in human hair follicle
A substance called compound-1 could help increase hair growth by maintaining prostaglandin levels in hair follicles.
research C19and C215β/5αMetabolite Ratios in Subjects Treated with the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Comparison of Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency*
Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
research Mast cell-5-HT-HTR2A axis involvement in chronic itch induced by SADBE
Targeting the MC-5-HT-HTR2A axis may help treat chronic itching.
research Major role for 5-alpha reductase inhibitors in the aging male
5-alpha reductase inhibitors help treat prostate issues in aging men, but their role in cancer prevention is debated.
research Use of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Dermatology: A Narrative Review
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.
research Epigenetic Regulation of Medulloblastoma Proliferation by Finasteride-Induced Modulation of BTG2 and CD244 Gene Methylation
Finasteride may help treat childhood brain tumors by activating certain genes.
research Effect of 5α-reductase inhibitors on sexual function: New contributions
5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.
research Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.