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February 2004 in “Biopolymers” 4-(4-Phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives can both increase and decrease certain types of reactive oxygen species, and may be relevant to hair loss.
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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.
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June 1999 in “Steroids” Different halogens on progesterone derivatives can either block or mimic male hormone effects, depending on their type and amount.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Rizatriptan benzoate-loaded dissolving microneedles are effective and convenient for treating acute migraines.
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February 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” PNU 157706 is a more effective treatment than finasteride for conditions caused by DHT, like enlarged prostate and hair loss.
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November 2004 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists created iodinated arylhydantoins and arylthiohydantoins that could potentially be used for imaging prostate cancer. Some versions with specific side-chains showed high potential for this use.
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March 1997 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Researchers developed a method to measure different forms of a drug that could help treat prostate issues and hair loss, and found how these forms behave in animals.
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Midazolam's seizure prevention is partly due to increased neurosteroid production.
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January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” The adapalene-benzoyl peroxide gel works better and faster for acne treatment than using either ingredient alone, with manageable side effects.
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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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September 2011 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Pfizer found that pantolactam-based compounds can reduce sebum (skin oil) production when applied topically.
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