research 27593 Contraception progestin type and female pattern hair loss
Newer contraceptives with less androgenic progestins may reduce female hair loss.
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900-930 / 1000+ resultsresearch Affect of a six months treatment regiment of metformin (MET) on 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17P) responses to GnRH agonist (GnRH Ag) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Metformin can start ovulation and may lower 17P response in PCOS, but six months is too short to improve hair growth or change body fat distribution.
research Prostaglandin D2-Mediated DP2 and AKT Signal Regulate the Activation of Androgen Receptors in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
PGD2 increases androgen receptor activity in hair cells, which could be targeted to treat hair loss.
research Allopregnanolone promotes proliferation and differential gene expression in human glioblastoma cells
Allopregnanolone increases growth and changes gene activity in human brain cancer cells.
research NEW PROPRIETARY BRANDS: Cephalexin
Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
research Depletion of cortical allopregnanolone potentiates stress-induced increase in cortical dopamine output
Lower allopregnanolone levels increase stress-related dopamine release in the brain.
research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
research A Comparison of the Relative Efficacy of Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Acne in Hyperandrogenic Women
Most antiandrogen treatments effectively reduce acne in hyperandrogenic women, but finasteride is the least effective.
research Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Short‐Term, Low‐Dose Spironolactone for Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome—A Systematic Review
Spironolactone and metformin work similarly for PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
research Pharmacological investigation of vitamin E with combined oral contraceptives on INHBA gene against PCOS that intricate through melatonin PKC pathway
Vitamin E with oral contraceptives helps reduce PCOS symptoms by affecting hormone levels and stress.
research Lack of effect of topical finasteride suggests an endocrine role for dihydrotestosterone
Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
research Female androgenic alopecia. The 3 alpha,17 beta-androstanediol glucuronide/sex hormone binding globulin ratio as a possible marker for female pattern baldness
Women with more 3α,17β-androstanediol glucuronide compared to sex hormone binding globulin are more likely to have female pattern baldness.
research Effect of a novel steroid (PM-9) on the inhibition of 5α-reductase present in Penicillium crustosum broths
PM-9 and finasteride effectively inhibit the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT.
research Determination of finasteride in healthy volunteers by optimized liquid chromatography-tandem spectrometry
The method accurately measures finasteride levels in the body.
research Lack of a gonadal or adrenal androgenic mechanism for the hypertrichosis produced by diazoxide, phenytoin and minoxidil
These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.
research Compliance With Contraceptives and Other Treatments
People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.
research British Menopause Society Tools for Clinicians: Testosterone replacement in menopause.
Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
research Direct quantitative digital autoradiography of testosterone metabolites in the pilosebaceous unit: an environmentally advantageous trace radioactive technology
The method accurately measures testosterone metabolites with high sensitivity and low environmental impact.
research Anti-androgen therapy in dermatology: a review
Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
research The efficacy and safety of diphenylcyclopropenone solutions in propylene glycol and isopropanol. A comparative study of two formulas used for the treatment of 100 patients with alopecia areata
DCP in isopropanol is better tolerated for treating alopecia areata.
research ANTIANDROGEN TREATMENT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Neo-synthesis of estrogenic or androgenic neurosteroids determine whether long-term potentiation or depression is induced in hippocampus of male rat
DHT is needed for long-term depression, while E2 is needed for full long-term potentiation in male rat brains.
research Modulation of Chemotherapy-Induced Human Hair Follicle Damage by 17-β Estradiol and Prednisolone: Potential Stimulators of Normal Hair Regrowth by “Dystrophic Catagen” Promotion?
17-β estradiol and prednisolone may speed up hair regrowth after chemotherapy.
research withdrawn
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
research Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Loaded with 17-α-Estradiol Accumulate into Hair Follicles
Tiny lipid particles loaded with a hormone gather in hair follicles, which may help treat hair loss.
research Systematic analyses of murine masculinization processes based on genital sex differentiation parameters
DHT is crucial for urethral formation, and its disruption can affect masculinization and lead to hypospadias.
research Miscellaneous Steroids
The document concludes that scientists created various steroids with different properties, including a more effective semi-synthetic vitamin D.
research The role of pregnane neurosteroids in ethanol withdrawal: behavioral genetic approaches
Adjusting neurosteroid levels may help reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
research Spironolactone
Spironolactone effectively treats hormonal acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth in women.