87 citations
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April 1973 in “Endocrinology” The chemicals 17βC and its methyl ester can block the effects of testosterone on hamster skin but not the effects of DHT.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants may help treat hair loss.
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January 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Estrogen receptors may not affect mouse hair growth as previously thought, and oxybenzone in sunscreen is stable in sunlight.
September 2021 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” The hormonal contraceptive combination effectively reduces androgen excess and improves PCOS symptoms like acne, hair loss, and menstrual issues.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some patients who had a severe drug reaction developed long-term hair loss.
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August 2019 in “Environmental Toxicology” Exposure to low doses of finasteride in the womb causes changes in the prostate of both male and female gerbils.
DHEA inhibits growth in both mouse and human melanoma cells but works differently in each.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” 17α-estradiol extends lifespan and improves metabolism in male mice through the estrogen receptor α.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” 150 kHz electromagnetic radiation might help improve PCOS in rats.
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Neuroactive steroids may affect the risk and treatment of alcohol use disorders.
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March 2012 in “JAMA” Early surgery reduces seizure risk in drug-resistant epilepsy; testosterone to DHT conversion doesn't affect muscle anabolism; veterans with PTSD likely to have riskier opioid use; bevacizumab helps in hereditary bleeding disorder.
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June 2017 in “Scientific reports” Stress worsens Tourette symptoms by increasing allopregnanolone levels.
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 17β-estradiol can reduce inflammation in the skin.
January 2004 in “Pharmaceutical biotechnology” Finasteride effectively inhibits the enzyme steroid 5 alpha-reductase II.
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February 2013 in “BMJ Case Reports” Stopping finasteride improved seizure control, suggesting neurosteroids affect seizures and treatment.
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May 2022 in “Indonesian Journal of Science and Technology” Compounds from Etlingera alba may help treat Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
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May 2004 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Dutasteride more effectively lowers DHT levels in men with enlarged prostates than finasteride.
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September 2012 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.
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October 2003 in “Cochrane library” Cyproterone acetate with estradiol may subjectively improve excessive hair growth in women, but it's not clinically better than other treatments.
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August 2017 in “Pharmaceutical medicine” Most doctors know the thrombosis risk with Cyproterone/Ethinylestradiol, but some lack details on less common risks and patient instructions; educational materials are underused but useful.
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Severe digestive issues in DRESS need early endoscopy for better treatment.
December 2025 in “Fertility and Sterility” Both LNG-IUD and systemic progestins are effective for fertility-sparing treatment, but close monitoring is needed due to recurrence risk.
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August 2011 in “Toxicological sciences” TCDD speeds up skin barrier formation by increasing certain gene expressions.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride 1 mg/day reduces semen quality without affecting hormones or sexual function.
March 2022 in “VNU Journal of Science Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” A new method accurately measures nine steroid hormones in human serum with high sensitivity.
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December 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Progesterone protects neurons from damage by converting to allopregnanolone, which works through GABAA receptors.
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December 2003 in “Reproductive Toxicology” The assay effectively detects hormonal activity of certain chemicals.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” TheDES improve drug delivery through the skin but need more safety checks.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Scientific Reports” Dienogest is safer and has fewer side effects than GnRH analogues for treating endometriosis.