research Is the metabolism of testosterone to 5α-dihydrotestosterone required for androgen action in the skin?
Testosterone conversion to 5α-DHT may not be essential for its effects on the skin.
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research Minoxidil-encapsulated poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles with hair follicle delivery properties prepared using W/O/W solvent evaporation and sonication
Minoxidil inside tiny particles can deliver more drug to hair follicles, potentially improving treatment for hair loss.
research Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking of Avicequinone C Analogues as Potential Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Certain compounds, especially those with a propionic substituent, could potentially be new treatments for hair loss and similar disorders.
research Comprehensive Spectroscopic Characterization of Finasteride Polymorphic Forms. Does the Form X Exist?
Three finasteride forms exist; "form X" doesn't.
research Androgen Receptor Copy Number Variation and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case-Control Study
No clear link between androgen receptor variation and hair loss, but more research needed.
research IMPROVED SKIN PENETRATION AND DEPOSITION OF NAFTIFINE FROM TRANSETHOSOMES AND TRANSETHOSOMAL GEL FORMULATIONS
Transethosomal gels improve naftifine skin delivery better than Exoderil cream.
research Development and ex-vivo skin permeation studies of finasteride–poly(lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) and minoxidil–chitosan nanoparticulate systems
Nanoparticles show potential for controlled release of hair loss drugs, improving treatment effectiveness.
research Application of Different Analytical Techniques and Microbiological Assays for the Analysis of Macrolide Antibiotics from Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Biological Matrices
Future work on macrolide antibiotic analysis will aim to enhance selectivity, sensitivity, and efficiency using advanced chromatographic methods.
research In vitro and In vivo Hair Growth Promotion Effects of Lactobacillus plantarum-Fermented Plant Extracts (MBN)
Lactobacillus plantarum-fermented plant extracts promote hair growth and thickness.
research Influence of Liposome Type and Skin Model on Skin Permeation and Accumulation Properties of Genistein
Elastic liposomes deliver genistein through haired skin better than conventional liposomes.
research Characterization of hair lipid images by argon sputter etching-scanning electron microscopy
Hair texture changes with age due to varying levels of lipids.
research Identification of androgen-regulated genes in SV40-transformed human hair dermal papilla cells
Hsc70 protein may influence hair growth by responding to androgens.
research Lack of effect of topical finasteride suggests an endocrine role for dihydrotestosterone
Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
research Synthesis and in Vitro Evaluation of 4-Substituted N-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-4-androstene-17.beta.-carboxamides as 5.alpha.-Reductase Inhibitors and Antiandrogens
The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.
research Androgen regulation of a specific gene in hamster flank organs
Male hormones control a specific gene in hamster skin, with different hormones having varying effects.
research GC-MS Analysis and Phytochemical Screening of Indigofera tinctoria (Linn.) Leaf Extract Characterizing its Medicinal Use
Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract has many compounds that support its traditional medicinal uses.
research 4-(Alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives as androgen receptor antagonists for the topical suppression of sebum production
Chemicals called 4-(alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives can potentially reduce oil production on skin, which could help treat conditions like acne and hair loss.
research Separation of finasteride and analogues
Finasteride and analogues separated using LC-MS-MS technique.
research Predominant expression of 5 alpha-reductase type 1 in pubic skin from normal subjects and hirsute patients.
The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
research Coenzyme Q10 phospholipidic vesicular formulations for treatment of androgenic alopecia:ex vivopermeation and clinical appraisal
Coenzyme Q10 vesicular formulations can potentially treat androgenic alopecia by promoting hair growth and thickness.
research Hyperbranched glycerol-based core-amphiphilic branched shell nanotransporters for dermal drug delivery
New nanocarriers improve skin drug delivery with low toxicity at certain concentrations.
research Gene profile analysis of colorectal cancer cell lines by cDNA macroarray
Colorectal cancer's ability to spread is due to changes in many genes, not just one.
research The effect of minocycline on the metabolism of androgens by human oral periosteal fibroblasts and its inhibition by finasteride
Minocycline may cause hair loss by increasing DHT levels, but finasteride can help counteract this effect.
research Tetrahydroxystilbene Glucoside Effectively Prevents Apoptosis Induced Hair Loss
Tetrahydroxystilbene Glucoside may help prevent hair loss by blocking certain pathways that lead to cell death.
research Squarticles as the nanoantidotes to sequester the overdosed antidepressant for detoxification
Tiny particles called anionic squarticles can effectively remove a common antidepressant from the body after an overdose.
research In Vivo Evaluation ofEclipta albaExtract as Anticancer and Multidrug Resistance Reversal Agent
Eclipta alba extract may work as an anticancer agent and help reverse drug resistance.
research Action Mechanism of Chamaecyparis obtusa Oil on Hair Growth
Chamaecyparis obtusa oil may help hair grow similarly to minoxidil by affecting certain growth markers and cell factors.
research Penetration profile and human cadaver skin distribution of finasteride from vesicular nanocarriers
Ethosomal carriers effectively deliver hair loss drug into skin.
research The androgen receptor gene polyglycine repeat polymorphism is associated with memory performance in healthy Chinese individuals
Certain gene variations are linked to better memory in healthy Chinese women.
research Effects of the anti-androgen finasteride on 5α-reduction of androgens in the presence of progesterone in human gingival fibroblasts: modulatory actions of the alkaline phosphatase inhibitor levamisole
Finasteride reduces testosterone conversion, progesterone lessens this, and levamisole enhances finasteride's effect.