research Use of cyproterone acetate (CPA) in the treatment of acne, hirsutism and virilism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
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900-930 / 1000+ results research DNA Damage-Inducible Transcript 4 Is an Innate Surveillant of Hair Follicular Stress in Vitamin D Receptor Knockout Mice and a Regulator of Wound Re-Epithelialization
Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.
research Gender Differences in Mouse Skin Morphology and Specific Effects of Sex Steroids and Dehydroepiandrosterone
Male and female mice have different skin thickness, and hormones affect their skin and hair growth differently.
research Production rates of testosterone and of dihydrotestosterone in female pattern hair loss
Women with female-pattern baldness produce more testosterone, but 5a-reductase inhibition treatment won't help.
research Intracrine and Myotrophic Roles of 5α-Reductase and Androgens
Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
research Revisiting hyper- and hypo-androgenism by tandem mass spectrometry
The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
research 133 Female Post-Finasteride Syndrome: It’s Not Just A Man’s World
PFS affects some women, steroids easily bought online, hypogonadism info unreliable, low testosterone linked to CVD.
research Oral Testosterone in Oil: Pharmacokinetic Effects of 5 Reduction by Finasteride or Dutasteride and Food Intake in Men
Taking oral testosterone with finasteride or dutasteride doubles testosterone levels, and food slightly affects it.
research Dose-dependent and long term effects of RU58841 (androgen receptor blocker) on hair growth in the bald stumptailed Macaque.
RU58841, an androgen receptor blocker, significantly increased hair density, thickness, and length in monkeys when applied topically daily for several months.
research Changes in expression of the δ subunit of the GABAAreceptor and in receptor function induced by progesterone exposure and withdrawal
Progesterone affects GABAA receptor function by altering δ subunit levels.
research Determining the normal cut-off levels for hyperandrogenemia in Chinese women of reproductive age
Normal levels for certain hormones in Chinese women of reproductive age were identified.
research 17-Beta-Hydroxy-Steroid-Dehydrogenases in Hair Follicles of Normal and Bald Scalp: A Histochemical Study
research 495 OR2AT4 activation by a synthetic odorant, stimulates dermcidin production in human hair follicle epithelium and increases follicular resistance to bacterial contamination: A novel antimicrobial folliculitis therapy?
A synthetic sandalwood odorant can boost antimicrobial production in hair follicles, making them more resistant to bacteria.
research A Unique Case of Isolated Dehydroepiandrosterone-Sulfate Secreting Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Case Report with Review of the Literature
A woman was diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer that did not show usual hormone-related symptoms.
research [G-proteins, receptor signal transduction, and growth hormone secretion].
The document concludes that antiandrogenic drugs like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone are effective but not permanent treatments for skin-related androgenization in women.
research Androgenic hormone profile in patients with androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia in males is linked to hormone levels and the enzyme 5-alpha reductase.
research Discovery and Clinical Development of Dutasteride, a Potent Dual 5α- Reductase Inhibitor
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia and may reduce prostate cancer risk.
research In silico structural prediction of human steroid 5α-reductase type II
Scientists found out the structure of a human enzyme linked to prostate cancer and hair loss, which could help in designing drugs.
research New 5?-reductase inhibitors: In vitro and in vivo effects
Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
research Evaluating 5 alpha reductase inhibitors for the treatment of male androgenic alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective in treating male hair loss but can cause sexual side effects and birth defects.
research Testosterone, sex hormone-binding globulin and dehydroepiandrosterone levels and cervical length of Egyptian women with a history of recurrent miscarriages, polycystic ovary syndrome and without the conditions at three stages of pregnancy
High DHEA and short cervical length in women with PCOS and recurrent miscarriages may harm pregnancy outcomes.
research Evaluation of an eucalyptus oil containing topical drug delivery system for selected steroid hormones
The eucalyptus oil system improved skin delivery of hormones, but safety concerns remain.
research The Novel Excipient, Dodecyl-2-N, N-dimethylaminopropionate Hydrochloride (DDAIP-HCl) Improves the Flux of Minoxidil in Human Skin
DDAIP-HCl significantly increases minoxidil absorption into the skin.
research A liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry method for determination of aristolochic acid‐I in rat plasma
A reliable method was developed to measure aristolochic acid-I in rat blood.
research Analysis of the microRNA expression profile of normal human dermal papilla cells treated with 5α-dihydrotestosterone
DHT affects hair follicle cells by changing microRNA levels, leading to less cell growth and more cell death.
research Progesterone Promotes the Survival of Newborn Neurons in the Dentate Gyrus of Adult Male Mice
Progesterone helps adult male mice's brain cells survive and improves learning and memory.
research Rational Design of a Topical Androgen Receptor Antagonist for the Suppression of Sebum Production with Properties Suitable for Follicular Delivery
A new compound was created in 2010 that can control oil production when applied to the skin, and its effects are completely reversible after two weeks.
research Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) have specific impacts on the mouse uterus
GTx-024 and Danazol affect the uterus like DHT, while GTx-007 has little impact.
research Reproductive and Nonreproductive Actions of Testosterone
Testosterone is important for male sexual traits, reproduction, muscle and bone health, blood production, and metabolism, and works both directly and after being changed into other hormones.
research Effect of Cyproterone Acetate Orally on Hair Density and Diameter and Endocrine Factors in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate temporarily reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism but doesn't change hormone levels.