30 citations
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June 2000 in “Journal of dermatological science” Human keratinocytes do not naturally respond to androgens.
149 citations
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January 2011 in “Nature reviews. Urology” Hormonal interactions, especially involving DHT and estrogen, play a key role in BPH development and treatment.
19 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” GTx-024 and Danazol affect the uterus like DHT, while GTx-007 has little impact.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Dexamethasone increases the activity of androgen receptors in human skin cells, which may link it to certain types of hair loss.
July 2025 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Early androgen exposure affects hormone receptor expression in adult female rats' brains, but not in males.
June 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Adenosine complex helps increase hair thickness and density in hair loss.
37 citations
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February 2023 in “Gut Microbes” Gut bacteria can lower androgen levels in male mice.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Diagnostics” High androgen levels cause skin issues in PCOS, affecting quality of life.
10 citations
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March 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Certain gene variants are linked to severe acne, especially in males.
5 citations
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May 2018 in “Therapeutic advances in drug safety” Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Androgens and a high-fat diet may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in women with PCOS by upregulating certain proteins in the heart and kidneys.
January 2026 in “Neurochemistry International” 24-Hydroxycholesterol reduces DHT formation in brain cancer cells, linking cholesterol and hormone metabolism.
January 2018 in “Journal of translational science” Eating alfalfa sprouts every day can raise testosterone levels in middle-aged men, but broccoli sprouts don't have this effect.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Zinc is important for skin health, and supplements can help treat various skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed for conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo.
7 citations
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December 2022 in “Plants” Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.
51 citations
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July 2013 in “Brain Research” Testosterone needs to be converted to DHT to reduce stress response in male rats.
6 citations
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August 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” α-Phellandrene may help prevent hair loss by increasing growth factors and cell growth in hair cells through a specific signaling pathway.
49 citations
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December 2022 in “Pharmacological Reviews” Targeting androgen receptors shows promise for treating triple-negative breast cancer, but more research is needed.
TGF-β1 and FGF-18 are key in hair loss, and Minoxidil helps hair growth.
25 citations
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June 2023 in “Biomedicines” Men generally face more severe COVID-19 outcomes than women, partly due to hormonal differences.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Testosterone with finasteride improved muscle and bone health in men with spinal cord injury.
7 citations
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February 2024 in “The Journal of Physiology” Reduced plakoglobin and steroid abuse increase the risk of heart rhythm issues.
June 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
46 citations
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September 2023 in “Cell Reports” Sebaceous glands can regenerate after injury using stem cells from hair follicles.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Oxidative stress plays a role in female pattern baldness, causing an imbalance between harmful and protective elements in the body.
44 citations
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November 1998 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
16 citations
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April 2012 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Older obese women with PCOS have higher cardiovascular and metabolic risks despite lower androgen levels.
80 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatopathology” COVID-19 can cause various skin lesions, which may result from the virus and immune response, and are not directly linked to illness severity.
9 citations
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June 2022 in “Plants” Shallot extract may help with hair growth and treating hair loss.
235 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Kidney stones form due to factors like urine concentration, calcium deposits, hormones, gut bacteria, and immune response.