research Alert to US physicians: DHEA, widely used as an OTC androgen supplement, may exacerbate COVID-19
The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
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research Pharmacological Inhibition of DGAT1 Induces Sebaceous Gland Atrophy in Mouse and Dog Skin While Overt Alopecia Is Restricted to the Mouse
Blocking DGAT1 reduces oil gland size in mice and dogs, but only mice experience hair loss.
research Minoxidil: mechanisms of action on hair growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research Endocrinology Overview RSS
The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.
research Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Their Secretory Factors for Skin Aging and Hair Loss
Fat-derived stem cells and their secretions show promise for treating skin aging and hair loss.
research May patients receiving 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors be in higher risk of COVID-19 complications?
Men on 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors might have worse COVID-19 outcomes.
research Thiohydrazides in the Synthesis of Functionalized Extranuclear Heterosteroids
New steroid derivatives show promise as anticancer agents, even against resistant cells.
research Role of Non Androgenic Factors in Hair loss and Hair Regrowth
Eating a balanced diet with vitamins, micronutrients, and antioxidants is important for hair health and can help with hair loss.
research 013 Prostaglandin D2 enhances testosterone metabolism by ROS-mediated altered redox potential in keratinocytes
Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, which could be a new target for treating hair loss and other skin conditions driven by testosterone.
research The effect of platelet-derived growth factor-aa (PDGFA) conjugated with low-molecular-weight protamine (LMWP) on hair loss improvement effect
LMWP-PDGFA shows promise for improving hair health and treating hair loss with fewer side effects.
research New Nonsteroidal Molecules as Blockers of the Steroidogenic Pathway
New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.
research Pathogenic Mechanisms and Mechanism‐Directed Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia: Current Understanding and Future Directions
Targeting multiple pathways may improve treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
research Proteolysis‐targeting chimeras in cancer therapy: Targeted protein degradation for next‐generation treatment
PROTACs offer a new, precise way to treat cancer by breaking down harmful proteins.
research Androgenetic alopecia: An update
Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.
research Effect of Fenugreek Extract on Testosterone Propionate-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Fenugreek extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Inhibition of 5α-reductase in the rat prostate by Cimicifuga racemosa
Cimicifuga racemosa extract may help prevent and treat prostate issues by inhibiting 5α-reductase.
research Wanted, dead and alive: Why a multidisciplinary approach is needed to unlock hair treatment potential
Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
research Hormonal Effects on Hair Follicles
Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
research A guide to understanding polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by high androgen levels and often seen in 20% of women via ultrasound.
research Who Tells the Story of the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia?—A Bibliometric Analysis From 2003 to 2023
Interest in new and personalized treatments for hair loss is growing.
research Андроген-опосередковані й андрогенонезалежні причини алопеції та акне в жінок. Огляд літератури
Alopecia and acne in women are complex conditions needing coordinated care and personalized treatment.
research The human skin as a hormone target and an endocrine gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
research Testosterone Prevents Cutaneous Ischemia and Necrosis in Males Through Complementary Estrogenic and Androgenic Actions
Testosterone helps prevent skin damage in males by acting through both estrogen and androgen pathways.
research Synergistic Phytochemical and Pharmacological Actions of Hair RiseTM Microemulsion: A Novel Herbal Formulation for Androgenetic Alopecia and Hair Growth Stimulation
Hair RiseTM microemulsion effectively promotes hair growth and treats hair loss better than standard treatments.
research Treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome
Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.
research Steroid Sulfatase in the Human Hair Follicle Concentrates in the Dermal Papilla
Steroid sulfatase in hair follicles may be a target for treating hair loss.
research Expression of steroidogenic enzymes in human sebaceous glands
Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.
research Recent advances in oxasteroids chemistry
New methods to make oxasteroids show promise for medical treatments like osteoporosis and breast cancer.
research Allopregnanolone mediates the exacerbation of Tourette-like responses by acute stress in mouse models
Stress worsens Tourette symptoms by increasing allopregnanolone levels.
research Emerging Therapies for Acne Vulgaris
New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.