January 2022 in “Asian journal of Current Research in Clinical Cancer” Some dibenzo compounds might help treat cancer with fewer side effects.
January 2006 in “Actualidad laboral” Vitamin D3 analogs can stimulate hair growth in mice with alopecia.
December 2023 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A new topical treatment for hair loss shows strong hair growth effects with low toxicity.
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September 2010 in “Stress” Neurosteroids help protect fetal brains from asphyxia damage.
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January 2018 in “PubMed” Polish doctors find performance-enhancing substances unethical and want more knowledge to combat doping in sports.
September 2020 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” Three compounds were found to inhibit a prostate disease-related enzyme and reduce prostate size more effectively than the current treatment, suggesting they could be used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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October 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” A new minoxidil-like substance, triaminodil, was found in an illegal hair growth supplement.
January 2008 in “OhioLink ETD Center (Ohio Library and Information Network)” SARMs work differently in tissues due to unique interactions and structures.
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March 2000 in “Clinical Chemistry” Chronic DHEA supplementation slightly increases testosterone in hair but stays within safe limits.
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June 2010 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Testosterone undecanoate increases lean mass and causes various physical changes in female-to-male transsexuals.
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August 2025 in “Clinica Chimica Acta”
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.
January 2018 in “Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment” Researchers developed a precise method to detect illegal hair-growth drugs in dietary supplements.
The medicine Diane is effective in treating hair loss, severe acne, and excessive hair growth.
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January 2003 in “Synthetic Communications” Scientists made two new chemicals that might help treat diseases caused by male hormones.
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August 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.
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January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Certain pesticides and fungicides can interfere with male hormone functions, potentially causing reproductive issues in male rats.
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February 2009 in “Pain” Progesterone reduces spinal reflex activity by increasing certain GABA(A) receptor subtypes.
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August 2019 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” Analog 23 is a promising compound for prostate cancer treatment.
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” The new compounds may be more effective and cheaper than current treatments for conditions like baldness.
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April 1973 in “Endocrinology” The chemicals 17βC and its methyl ester can block the effects of testosterone on hamster skin but not the effects of DHT.
August 2009 in “Australian Prescriber” Dutasteride is approved to help manage prostate enlargement.
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October 2001 in “Analytical Sciences” A new compound that could treat various androgen-related conditions was created and analyzed.
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August 2005 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” New compounds with carborane showed anti-androgen effects similar to flutamide.
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August 1990 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” High doses of cyclosporine A increase testosterone conversion, possibly boosting hair growth.
December 2016 in “University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)” Glucocorticoids reduce fat production in liver cells, while androgens increase it in females; manipulating certain enzymes can influence these effects.
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May 2003 in “PubMed” Neuroactive steroids affect cocaine's rewarding effects through the sigma1 receptor.
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June 2002 in “Steroids” 4-azasteroids, including finasteride, can inhibit 5α-reductase, helping treat conditions like enlarged prostate and hair loss.
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May 1951 in “Endocrinology” Adrenocorticotropic hormone inhibits growth and affects body composition in male rats.