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May 1996 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
8 citations
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October 2013 in “Chemistry Central Journal” Metabolite 7 is a strong inhibitor for Alzheimer's disease management.
12 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” A reliable model for screening type II 5α-reductase inhibitors was created and validated.
18 citations
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February 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Physcion may help treat hair loss by blocking an enzyme linked to baldness.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Biotechnology Letters” Researchers found four natural compounds that can change DHT levels in prostate cancer cells.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.
February 2016 in “PubMed” Properly administered testosterone therapy is safe and effective but often not covered by insurance.
Hair loss can be caused by hormones, illness, autoimmune disorders, or vitamin deficiencies, and treatments vary depending on the type.
Testosterone in our bodies helps increase insulin secretion from the pancreas.
27 citations
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October 2020 in “Drugs” Clascoterone cream was approved in the USA for treating acne in people aged 12 and older.
35 citations
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October 2011 in “Medicine and science in sports and exercise” Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
18 citations
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February 2014 in “PubMed” Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition caused by testosterone effects on hair follicles, leading to thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair, diagnosed using scalp dermoscopy and treated with topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
July 2023 in “JAAD International” Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
23 citations
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Testosterone reduces knee flexibility by affecting relaxin receptors.
8 citations
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May 2020 in “Arthritis research & therapy” DHT inhibition may increase spinal bone growth in ankylosing spondylitis.
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.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Targeting multiple pathways may improve treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
February 2024 in “Biomedicines” Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
61 citations
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Steroid sulfatase in hair follicles may be a target for treating hair loss.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Marine microbes could be used in cosmetics for sun protection, skin care, and possibly preventing hair loss.
February 2026 in “Archiv Euromedica” Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, with oral and topical forms improving hair growth, but oral use may have side effects.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Extracts from Alnus sibirica and oregonin may help with hair growth and prevent hair loss.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Endocrinology” Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.
November 2023 in “ACS Omega” New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
25 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Molecules” A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
Testosterone pellet therapy may better address hormone imbalances in aging by focusing on local hormone production and symptom relief.
1 citations
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August 2002 in “Zeitschrift für Hautkrankheiten” Male androgenetic alopecia involves hair follicle miniaturization due to DHT, with potential treatments using inhibitors and blockers.