research The skin as an endocrine organ
The skin produces and processes hormones, affecting both local and overall body functions.
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720-750 / 1000+ resultsresearch Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
Hormonal contraceptives and related compounds can increase health risks like thrombosis and affect sexual function.
research Simultaneous quantitation of nine hydroxy-androgens and their conjugates in human serum by stable isotope dilution liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Systemic retinoids may effectively treat erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
research 5α-Reductases in Human Physiology: An Unfolding Story
Enzymes called 5α-reductases have many body functions and need more research to safely use inhibitors.
research Modulation of Macrophage Function by Bioactive Wound Dressings with an Emphasis on Extracellular Matrix-Based Scaffolds and Nanofibrous Composites
Bioactive wound dressings can improve healing by promoting beneficial macrophage activity.
research Genetically predicted levels of circulating cytokines and the risk of six immune skin diseases: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Certain cytokines may cause or be affected by immune skin diseases, suggesting possible new treatments.
research Biopharmaceutical research on the choice of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent in the development of combination gel for mastopathy therapy
Indometacin was chosen for a gel to help treat mastopathy and prevent breast cancer.
research Pediatric Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Exposure Produces Irreversible Organizational Injury: Biomarker Evidence Necessitating a Precautionary Public Health Framework
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals cause irreversible harm to children's development, increasing disease risk.
research Ixekizumab shows efficacy and safety in patients who failed biweekly etanercept therapy: Analysis From UNCOVER-2, a phase 3 randomized clinical trial in psoriasis
Ixekizumab is effective and safe for patients who did not improve with etanercept treatment for psoriasis.
research Medium-molecular weight hyaluronic acid orchestrates hair follicle regeneration via CD44/AKT-driven endogenous ROS activation of β-catenin
research Stereocontrolled synthesis of all eight stereoisomers of the putative anti-androgen cyoctol
Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
research Latanoprost
A woman got a scalp condition from using latanoprost, but it improved after stopping the drug and starting other treatments.
research 892 Behavior of the two circulating androgens testosterone and DHEA and their main intracellular metabolites in an androgen-sensitive sebocyte cell line
Testosterone affects androgen receptors and lipid storage in cells, while DHEA does not convert to testosterone or affect these receptors in the same way.
research Re: Associations Between Variants in the Cyclooxygenase 2 Enzyme Gene (PTGS2) and Development of Benign Prostate Enlargement
Certain gene variants may raise the risk of prostate enlargement, but taking NSAIDs could reduce this risk.
research Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Cellular and Transcriptional Changes Associated With M1 Macrophage Polarization in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Immune cells in Hidradenitis suppurativa become more inflammatory and may be important for treatment targets.
research Evolution, classification, structure, and functional diversification of steroid 5α-reductase family in eukaryotes
Steroid 5α-reductase evolved from protists and diversified in eukaryotes, with specific roles in mammals and plants.
research Wasabi leaf extract changes the expression levels of cytokine related genes in dermal papilla cells, which identified by the whole transcriptome
Wasabi leaf extract affects gene expression in skin cells.
research New Perspectives on Nutraceutical Insulin Sensitizing Agents in the Treatment of Psoriasis and Other Dermatological Diseases
Nutraceutical insulin-sensitizing agents may help treat skin conditions like psoriasis and acne.
research The effects of sex-steroids and menstrual cycle/oestrous phases on knee ligament laxity in humans and rodents / Firouzeh Dehghan
Knee laxity varies with menstrual cycle phases, being highest during ovulation and menstruation, and is influenced by sex-steroids.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: A neutrophilic folliculitis within the spectrum of neutrophilic dermatoses
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.
research The Acute Anticonvulsant Effects of Deoxycorticosterone in Developing Rats: Role of Metabolites and Mineralocorticoid‐receptor Responses
Deoxycorticosterone and its metabolites help prevent seizures by interacting with specific receptors.
research Different synaptic stimulation patterns influence the local androgenic and estrogenic neurosteroid availability triggering hippocampal synaptic plasticity in the male rat
The availability of certain hormones and specific stimulation patterns affect long-term synaptic changes in the male rat brain.
research The acne hormones
Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.
research Finasteride Enhances the Generation of Human Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells by Up-Regulating the COX2/PGE2 Pathway
Finasteride boosts immune cells that suppress T-cells, possibly helping with immune disorders but may increase cancer risk.
research Synthesis and Study of Some 17a-aza-D-homo Steroids as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
The research found that compound 6, a newly created steroid, is more effective at inhibiting 5α-reductase (an enzyme) than current treatments, suggesting it could be a better option for treating urinary tract symptoms in men.
research Human epithelial stem cell survival within their niche requires “tonic” cannabinoid receptor 1‐signalling—Lessons from the hair follicle
Cannabinoid receptor-1 signaling is essential for the survival and growth of human hair follicle stem cells.
research Development of Alginate/Carboxymethylcellulose Films Incorporated with Canavalia ensiformis Lectin (ConA) with Angiogenic Properties
The films can help heal wounds by promoting blood vessel growth.
research Skin and glucocorticoids: effects of local skin glucocorticoid impairment on skin homeostasis
Local skin glucocorticoid production is crucial for healthy skin, and its disruption can lead to skin diseases.
research All‐Natural Immunomodulatory Bioadhesive Hydrogel Promotes Angiogenesis and Diabetic Wound Healing by Regulating Macrophage Heterogeneity
The hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds faster by reducing inflammation.