June 2021 in “F1000Research” Plant-based compounds may offer safer prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Contemporary Medicine” Lower Paraoxonase 1 levels in alopecia areata patients suggest antioxidant treatment might help.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” AH-001 could be a safer and more effective treatment for hair loss.
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January 2020 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
April 2017 in “Austin Journal of Cancer and Clinical Research” 5α-reductase inhibitors like Finasteride and Dutasteride may help manage prostate cancer by blocking testosterone conversion.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly reduce urinary symptoms and may lower surgery and acute retention risks in men.
Neurosteroids help control dopamine responses in the brain.
5α-reductase inhibitors help treat prostate enlargement and hair loss but may cause side effects, requiring careful use.
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March 2019 in “Journal of lipid research” New probes were created to effectively measure specific enzymes involved in fat metabolism, which could help develop new drugs.
January 2025 in “Open Science Framework” Nutritional interventions can help restore balance in male health by targeting oxidative stress and hormonal issues.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Ergostadienol from Moringa seed oil may help prevent hair loss.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.
December 2024 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Dual wavelength LEDs may help reduce hair loss by lowering DHT levels.
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October 2010 in “BJUI” 5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
April 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for hair loss don't increase heart risk.
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June 2019 in “Biochemical Journal” A new genetic disorder caused by an ODC1 mutation can be treated with DFMO.
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March 1998 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
January 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men with hair loss who take a certain type of medication may experience fewer COVID-19 symptoms.
Finasteride, a medication, is being re-evaluated for its effects and uses.
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April 2016 in “The Journal of Pathology” Alkaline ceramidase 1 is crucial for healthy skin and energy balance.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The reconstructed skin model from hair follicles functions like human skin in processing chemicals and can be used to test ingredient safety.
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December 2018 in “Assay and Drug Development Technologies” Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
July 2025 in “Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health” 5α-reductase inhibitors effectively treat enlarged prostate and hair loss but require careful use due to possible side effects.
November 2023 in “ACS Omega” New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
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August 2021 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Retinoic acid affects male and female muscle energy use and function differently.
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April 2018 in “Hormones” No consistent link between genotype and phenotype in 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency.
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September 2002 in “Der Urologe” A stronger dual 5α-reductase inhibitor could improve treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia by further reducing DHT levels.