research Effects of Finasteride (MK-906), a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens in Male Volunteers*
Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
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660-690 / 1000+ results research Identification of hepatic molecular mechanisms of action of alpha-tocopherol using global gene expression profile analysis in rats
Vitamin E affects liver metabolism, enhancing stress resistance, reducing blood clotting, and altering hormone processing.
research Bioconversion, Pharmacokinetics, and Therapeutic Mechanisms of Ginsenoside Compound K and Its Analogues for Treating Metabolic Diseases
Ginsenoside compound K shows promise for treating metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity.
research Dual Wavelength LEDs Induce Reactive Oxygen Species and Nitric Oxide That Inhibit the Production of Dihydrotestosterone by 5‐α Reductase
Dual wavelength LEDs may help reduce hair loss by lowering DHT levels.
research Sexual dimorphism of growth plate prehypertrophic and hypertrophic chondrocytes in response to testosterone requires metabolism to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by steroid 5‐alpha reductase type 1
Male cells need DHT to respond to testosterone, while female cells do not.
research Markers of peripheral androgen action in vivo and in vitro
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
research Screening 5a-reductase Inhibitors from Plant Extraction for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in vitro
Coffee extract and caffeotannic acid can help treat hair loss.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Association between 5-alpha reductase inhibition and risk of hip fracture.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors do not increase hip fracture risk.
research New fluorogenic probes for neutral and alkaline ceramidases
New probes were created to effectively measure specific enzymes involved in fat metabolism, which could help develop new drugs.
research Ketoconazole-p Aminobenzoic Cocrystal Exhibits a Potent Anti-inflammatory Effect on the Skin of BALBc Mice
The new cocrystal KET-PABA is a more effective and safe anti-inflammatory treatment for skin conditions in mice.
research The impact of oxidative stress in the androgenic alopecia in women
Oxidative stress plays a role in female pattern baldness, causing an imbalance between harmful and protective elements in the body.
research JAK Inhibitors in African American Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Case Series
JAK inhibitors effectively reduce alopecia areata symptoms in Black patients.
research Kojyl Cinnamate Ester Derivatives Increase Adiponectin Expression and Stimulate Adiponectin-Induced Hair Growth Factors in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Kojyl cinnamate ester derivatives can promote hair growth by increasing adiponectin production in fat tissues.
research Role of Ornithine Decarboxylase in Human Hair Follicles
Ornithine decarboxylase is crucial for human hair growth and the hair cycle.
research Chemokine C-C Motif Ligand 7 (CCL7), a Biomarker of Atherosclerosis, Is Associated with the Severity of Alopecia Areata: A Preliminary Study
Higher levels of CCL7 are linked to more severe hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
research Depression risk of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: impact of active-comparator versus non-drug user control groups on risk measurement
5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase depression risk, but the risk varies based on the control group used.
research In vivo and in vitro effect of novel 4,16-pregnadiene-6,20-dione derivatives, as 5α-reductase inhibitors
The new compounds may be more effective and cheaper than current treatments for conditions like baldness.
research JAK1 gain-of-function variant causes alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, and autoimmune thyroid disease
A JAK1 variant causes hair loss, skin issues, and thyroid disease, but treatment with a specific inhibitor can help.
research The Influence of the MDR1 C3435T Polymorphism on Methotrexate Responsiveness in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
The MDR1 C3435T polymorphism does not significantly affect methotrexate response in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
research Screening of steroid 5-reductase inhibitory activity and total phenolic content of Thai plants
Ocimum basilicum L. and red Oryza sativa L. may help with hair loss and prostate issues.
research CLED: A Calcium-Linked Protein Associated with Early Epithelial Differentiation
research A quantitative hair growth assessment in female androgenetic alopecia during one year, and its modulation by a topical 5?-reductase inhibitor
Topical 5α-reductase inhibitor helps counteract hair loss and stabilize it.
research The role of oxidative stress in early-onset androgenetic alopecia
Oxidative stress increases in early hair loss, and family history plays a role; antioxidants may help future treatments.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Hypersexuality During the Manic Phase of Bipolar and Psychotic Patients; New Insight to a Well-Known Medicines
research An implication for post-transcriptional control: Reciprocal changes of melanocortin receptor type 2 mRNA and protein expression in alopecia areata
Alopecia areata may involve stress-related changes affecting hormone receptors, leading to reduced cortisol production.
research In vivo function of VDR in gene expression-VDR knock-out mice
Vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and mineral metabolism.
research Histone deacetylase 1 in patients with alopecia areata and acne vulgaris: An epigenetic alteration
Higher HDAC1 levels in alopecia areata suggest HDAC inhibitors might help treat it and acne.
research Delta‐6 desaturase knockout mouse illustrates previously undocumented pathology
Lack of certain fatty acids causes skin, immune, and fertility issues in mice.
research Deuruxolitinib for Alopecia Areata.
Deuruxolitinib is approved to treat severe alopecia areata in adults.
research Alopecia in vitamin D-dependent rickets type II responding to 1α-hydroxycholecalciferol
A boy's hair loss and bone issues improved with specific vitamin D treatment and calcium.