January 2024 in “Biotechnology advances” Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
December 2023 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Early diagnosis, genetic testing, and innovative treatments are crucial for managing complex medical conditions.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Genes related to calcium signaling and lipid metabolism are important for curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
June 2023 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Sdr16c5 and Sdr16c6 genes regulate a key point in lipid production that affects eye and skin gland function.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
November 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Certain ESR1 gene variations may affect hormone levels and fat distribution in women with high male hormone levels.
November 2022 in “Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research” Taurine is important for many body functions and its deficiency can cause health problems.
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
April 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Androgens, male hormones, affect physical and mental functions, with a decrease leading to health issues like muscle loss, bone disease, and depression, and more research is needed on long-term effects and treatments.
380 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” PCOS is influenced by various factors and may be managed by restoring gut health and using new therapies.
164 citations
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January 2003 in “Drugs” 9 citations
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December 2021 in “Androgens” Androgens like testosterone may help treat traumatic brain injury by reducing mitochondrial stress and inflammation.
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May 2024 in “Steroids” The method accurately measures sex hormones in human plasma but can have small errors.
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August 2014 in “Cochrane library” Budesonide is not effective for maintaining remission in Crohn's disease beyond three months.
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January 2010 in “Arthritis Care & Research” Hydroxychloroquine may help delay skin damage in lupus patients.
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January 2016 in “Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases” PCOS affects fertility and is linked to obesity and menstrual irregularities; lifestyle changes are recommended for treatment.
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June 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adding a specific gene to skin cells can help treat skin disorders like psoriasis.
17 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ZPK helps skin cells mature and may affect skin health.
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January 2023 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Combining yoga and certain herbs can effectively manage PCOS symptoms and improve quality of life.
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May 2022 in “Scientific African” Oleogels made from Cedarwood and Rosemary oils can enhance hair growth, but combining both oils doesn't increase the effect.
January 2018 in “Journal of the advanced practitioner in oncology” Older patients with advanced kidney cancer can be managed with a drug called Sunitinib.
April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” MJ04, a new compound, effectively promotes hair growth and is a potential topical treatment for hair loss.
January 2024 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” The study successfully formulated and optimized a bilayer tablet combining Tamsulosin and Finasteride using response surface methodology.
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March 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.
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November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The new anti-dandruff shampoo with ketoconazole-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles is more effective against dandruff.
August 2025 in “Cosmetics” Cosmeceuticals like sunscreens may trigger frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
October 2023 in “Apollo medicine” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, producing hormones that affect various body functions and skin health, and understanding this can lead to new treatments.
120 citations
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April 2019 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Both estrogens and androgens are important for health in both males and females.
110 citations
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September 2017 in “Molecules” Forsythiae Fructus has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, with differences between unripe and ripe forms important for clinical use.
90 citations
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May 2019 in “Drugs” Long-term use of azole antifungals can cause hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and severe skin reactions.