research Biological activity of novel progesterone derivatives having a bulky ester side chains at C-3
The more lipophilic the progesterone derivative, the better it binds to androgen receptors and has antiandrogenic effects.
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research Recent updates on Wnt signaling modulators: a patent review (2014-2020)
New patents show progress in developing drugs targeting the Wnt pathway for diseases like cancer and hair loss.
research <p>Menopausal Acne – Challenges And Solutions</p>
Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.
research Steroid 5α-reductase 2 deficiency leads to reduced dominance-related and impulse-control behaviors
Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.
research A Novel Effect for Glycine on Root System Growth of Habanero Pepper
Glycine slows main root growth but boosts root hair growth in habanero peppers.
research Morpho‐regulation in diverse chicken feather formation: Integrating branching modules and sex hormone‐dependent morpho‐regulatory modules
Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.
research Molecular basis of androgen action on human sexual desire
Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.
research Other Antiandrogens
Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.
research Regeneration of hair and other skin appendages: A microenvironment‐centric view
The microenvironment, especially mechanical forces, plays a crucial role in hair growth and could lead to new treatments for hair loss.
research Management of acne vulgaris with hormonal therapies in adult female patients
Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.
research Hyperandrogénie féminine
The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.
research Common Baldness in Women
The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.
research Safety Profile of Finasteride: Distribution of Adverse Effects According to Structural and Informational Dichotomies of the Mind/Brain
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.
research Androgenetic alopecia and hair growth promotion state of the art: Present and future
Current research explores hair growth drugs, while future research aims for personalized treatments.
research Transcriptomics analysis reveals molecular alterations underpinning spaceflight dermatology
Spaceflight can harm skin health by altering gene expression, affecting DNA, mitochondria, and skin barriers.
research Deoxycorticosterone’s anticonvulsant effects in infant rats are blocked by finasteride, but not by indomethacin
Finasteride blocks deoxycorticosterone's anticonvulsant effects in infant rats, but indomethacin doesn't.
research UPDATE ON IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
research 'The Cry of the Children' : The Edwardian Medical Campaign Against Maternal Drinking
The Edwardian medical campaign linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, influencing hygiene education and leading to a ban on children under 14 from pubs.
research A role for steroid 5 alpha-reductase 1 in vascular remodeling during endometrial decidualization
The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.
research Transient stimulation of TRPV4‐expressing keratinocytes promotes hair follicle regeneration in mice
Activating TRPV4 in skin cells helps regrow hair in mice, possibly offering a treatment for hair loss.
research Hormones
Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.
research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
research Evaluation of efficacy, safety, and reversibility of combination regimen of cyproterone acetate and testosterone buciclate in bonnet monkey
The right dosage of CPA and TB can work as a safe and reversible male contraceptive in monkeys.
research Efficacy of a Nutritional Supplement, Standardized in Fatty Acids and Phytosterols, on Hair Loss and Hair Health in both Women and Men
The nutritional supplement improved hair quality and reduced hair loss.
research The incidental pore: CaV1.2 and stem cell activation in quiescent hair follicles
CaV1.2 helps activate hair follicle stem cells without calcium flux.
research Diagnosis and treatments of hirsutism: where are we?
Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.
research Hirsutism: from Brazil to a place near you
No treatment fully stops excessive hair growth in women, but various methods can help manage it effectively.
research Management of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescence
Early treatment and weight management are important for teenagers with PCOS to reduce symptoms and long-term health risks.
research Clinical use of 5α-reductase inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
research Reversing Gray Hair: Inspiring the Development of New Therapies Through Research on Hair Pigmentation and Repigmentation Progress
Gray hair can potentially be reversed, leading to new treatments.