32 citations
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, a hormone, can help protect skin from aging by reducing stress, inflammation, and damage, and may also help treat hair loss in women.
22 citations
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November 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.
16 citations
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April 2025 in “Foods” Perilla frutescens is a versatile herb with health benefits and potential in food and industrial uses.
16 citations
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November 2021 in “Antioxidants” Managing oxidative stress might help treat low testosterone and related chronic diseases in aging men.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Diagnostics” High androgen levels cause skin issues in PCOS, affecting quality of life.
6 citations
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June 2024 in “Medical Review” Biliary fibrosis is crucial in liver diseases and understanding it can help prevent and treat these conditions.
5 citations
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November 2024 in “Cells” Fish cell spheroids are a promising tool for replicating real-life conditions in research.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
3 citations
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February 2025 in “Metabolites” The research found enzymes in Stephania epigaea that help make cepharanthine.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “Cells” Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Lupeol shows promise for hair growth but needs better absorption and safety testing.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The cause of Frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of hair loss, is complex, likely involving immune responses and genetics, but is not fully understood.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hirsutism in GCC countries is influenced by genetics, obesity, and lifestyle, with cultural stigma delaying treatment, highlighting the need for tailored health strategies.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, the sleep hormone, can help treat skin conditions like dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, and scalp disorders, and may also aid in skin aging prevention and regeneration. However, it's not recommended for asthma due to its pro-inflammatory effect.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Herbal remedies like Asparagus racemosus and Tinospora cordifolia may help manage PCOS symptoms.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability” Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.
April 2026 in “microPublication” Minoxidil might partially activate estrogen receptors, affecting hair growth.
January 2026 in “Neurochemistry International” 24-Hydroxycholesterol reduces DHT formation in brain cancer cells, linking cholesterol and hormone metabolism.
November 2025 in “Basic and Clinical Andrology” Male relatives of women with PCOS show similar health issues, suggesting a male version of the condition.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
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.
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.
8 citations
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December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.
October 2025 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” Retinoids may improve hair growth in androgenic alopecia when used with other treatments.
14 citations
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March 2022 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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.
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.
42 citations
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Fermentation” Probiotics and synbiotics might help manage hirsutism by improving insulin resistance.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of gynecology and womens health” The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.