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October 2021 in “Exploration of targeted anti-tumor therapy” Breast cancer hormone therapy can cause hair loss, which can be treated with daily applications of specific topical solutions like minoxidil and hydrocortisone butyrate.
102 citations
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July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
January 2026 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” MitoQ helps protect hair cells from damage in hair loss by boosting a protective enzyme.
136 citations
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January 2004 in “Neuroscience” Testosterone increases seizure risk through its conversion to specific neurosteroids.
24 citations
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October 2012 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology” Testosterone protects female heart cells from stress by activating estrogen receptors.
155 citations
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October 2002 in “The FASEB Journal” Heart-specific steroid metabolism is crucial in cardiac hypertrophy.
55 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.
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March 2022 in “Daehanhanuihakoeji” Artemisia sieversiana extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
514 citations
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February 2011 in “International journal of women's health” Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.
55 citations
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June 2012 in “Steroids” Testosterone affects vascular cells directly without converting to estradiol.
24 citations
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May 2015 in “Molecular and clinical oncology” Honey and bee pollen can help reduce menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients.
13 citations
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August 2016 in “Reproduction” High doses of nandrolone decanoate disrupt ovarian hormones and receptors in rats, with recovery only at lower doses and longer recovery times.
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January 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” Menopause causes significant changes in the vaginal introitus, but less so in the labia majora, which may lead to symptoms of vaginal atrophy.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” SARMs show promise but need more evidence to prove they're better than traditional androgens.
April 2026 in “microPublication” Minoxidil might partially activate estrogen receptors, affecting hair growth.
November 2025 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Hair steroid profiling is a feasible, non-invasive alternative to serum analysis for assessing hormone levels and metabolism.
December 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Low-level laser therapy may help hair growth, but more research is needed.
12 citations
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June 2024 in “Nutrients” Natural antioxidants like flavonoids and resveratrol may help prevent low testosterone in aging men.
October 2023 in “Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis” Saw palmetto extracts might help treat male hair loss and need more research.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” Women with PCOS have higher 5alpha-reductase activity, affecting steroid levels.
26 citations
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July 1995 in “Neurobiology of Aging” Finasteride affects prostate weights and pituitary activity differently with age.
11 citations
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July 2015 in “Gene” DHT affects bone growth by altering gene activity in osteoblasts, potentially complicating steroid use.
January 2008 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Healthy aging can be promoted through physical activity, lifestyle changes, and certain treatments.
59 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Environmental factors at different levels control hair stem cell activity, which could lead to new hair growth and alopecia treatments.
January 2009 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” The study suggests that a specific gene variation and higher gene activity are linked to increased baldness in Egyptian men.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” The research identified and described a gene important for hormone conversion in endangered catfish, which varies in activity during different reproductive stages and after hormone treatment.
June 2021 in “EBioMedicine” The authors maintain that shorter androgen receptor alleles may lead to milder COVID-19 by positively affecting the immune response, not due to changes in testosterone levels or activity.
34 citations
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June 2010 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “Biology” Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.
November 2022 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Immune activities and specific genes are important in male pattern baldness.