research Androgenic alopecia: A counterproductive outcome of the anabolic effect of androgens
Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
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research Transfollicular drug delivery: current perspectives
Transfollicular drug delivery is promising but needs more research to improve and understand it better.
research Androgens and erythropoiesis. Induction of erythropoietin-hypersecretory state and effect of finasteride on erythropoietin secretion
Androgens increase EPO production, finasteride doesn't significantly impact it.
research The rise of transcutaneous drug delivery for the management of alopecia: a review of existing literature and an eye towards the future
Using methods like lasers and microneedling with drugs can improve hair regrowth for alopecia, but more research is needed on safety and best practices.
research Drug Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: First Italian Questionnaire Survey on What Dermatologists Think about Finasteride
Finasteride is considered the best treatment for hair loss, despite side effects.
research Diphenyl ethers as androgen receptor antagonists for the topical suppression of sebum production
Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.
research Chapter 23. Therapeutic Control of Androgen Action
Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.
research Increased androgen receptor messenger RNA in frontal-parietal hair follicles of women with androgenetic alopecia
Women with hair loss have more androgen receptors in certain hair follicles.
research Medication Repurposing: New Uses for Old Drugs
Old drugs can be used for new treatments, saving time and money, but there are challenges like needing more evidence and legal concerns.
research The role of androgens in hormone replacement therapy
Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
research Additive in vivo growth-inhibitory effects of flutamide and finasteride on androgen-sensitive Shionogi 115 carcinoma
Combining flutamide and finasteride can reduce prostate weight and tumor growth, potentially benefiting treatments needing optimal DHT inhibition.
research Glioblastoma cells express crucial enzymes involved in androgen synthesis: 3β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, 17‐20α‐hydroxylase, 17β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 5α‐reductase
Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.
research Drug-induced gynecomastia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
research Extraordinary claims without extraordinary evidence: controversy on anti‐androgen therapy for COVID‐19
The letter is skeptical about the effectiveness of anti-androgen therapy for COVID-19 and calls for strong evidence from clinical trials.
research Combined oral contraceptives promote androgen receptor and oestrogen receptor alpha upregulation in the female prostate (Skene’s paraurethral glands) of adult gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus)
Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.
research New drug targets and research methods for androgenetic alopecia
The document concludes that more research is needed to create specific drugs for treating male pattern baldness.
research Vesicular Carriers for Follicular Drug Delivery
Deformable vesicular carriers improve drug delivery for skin conditions and systemic treatments.
research Drug Repurposing in Dermatology: Molecular Biology and Omics Approach
Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.
research Probing androgen receptor co-factor selectivity profiles: a chemical tool to determine cross-talk between androgen receptor and β-catenin in vivo
PF-05314882 selectively activates androgen receptors without much effect on prostate and may help in prostate cancer treatment and hair loss prevention.
research Androgen replacement therapy in women
Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
research Lifestyle Drugs in Old Age – A Mini-Review
Older adults use lifestyle drugs to improve life quality and appearance, but caution is needed due to side effects and potential abuse.
research Percutaneous Drug Delivery to the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
research Percutaneous drug delivery to the hair follicle
Hair follicles could be used to deliver drugs effectively, with the right understanding and methods.
research Drug-induced male infertility: a real-world study using FAERS and EudraVigilance databases
Certain drugs can cause male infertility, so fertility counseling and sperm preservation are advised.
research Pharmacologically altered Androgens, Brain Activation and Response Inhibition in a Stop-Signal Task in Male Heavy Drinkers
Lower DHT and higher testosterone levels increase brain activation but don't change behavior in heavy drinkers.
research Real-world pharmacovigilance insights into drug-induced risk of alopecia
64 drugs can cause hair loss, needing better monitoring and updated labels.
research Hepatotoxicity Associated with Anabolic Androgenic Steroids and Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators: A Literature Review
Anabolic steroids and SARMs can cause serious liver damage.
research The Role of Androgens in Health and Disease in Females: A Narratıve Review
Androgens affect many aspects of female health, and more research is needed to understand their roles and treatment potential.
research Analysis of androgen receptor expression and activity in the mouse brain
Androgen receptors in the mouse brain may explain cognitive and mood changes in prostate cancer treatment.
research The impact of particle size of nanostructured lipid carriers on follicular drug delivery: A comprehensive analysis of mouse and human hair follicle penetration
400 nm particles penetrate hair follicles best, but mouse models aren't fully reliable for human studies.