research The Endocrine Function of the Skin: An Analytical Narrative
The skin acts like an endocrine organ, producing hormones that affect various body functions and skin health, and understanding this can lead to new treatments.
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360-390 / 1000+ results research Self-assembling peptide inspired by insulin and type 1 insulin-like growth factor for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Ac-GFFY-IGF peptide is a promising, safe, and effective treatment for hair loss, better than current options.
research Recent advances in neuropeptide-related omics and gene editing: Spotlight on NPY and somatostatin and their roles in growth and food intake of fish
New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
research Hair Follicle Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
research Insulin-like growth factor 1 and hair growth
IGF-1 can boost hair growth by promoting cell growth and preventing cell death.
research A Real-World Study of Steroid-Free Monotherapy with Tofacitinib in Severe and Therapy-Recalcitrant Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis, and Alopecia Universalis Cases: A Retrospective Analysis
Tofacitinib was effective for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss without side effects.
research Bicalutamide: A review
Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
research Resolution of refractory generalized granuloma annulare after treatment with alitretinoin
Alitretinoin helped clear up a skin condition called generalized granuloma annulare in an elderly man.
research PPAR-γ Agonists and Their Role in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
PPAR-γ helps control skin oil glands and inflammation, and its disruption can cause hair loss diseases.
research Selected abstracts from the 47th meeting of the Irish Endocrine Society Sligo, 24th & 25th November 2023
Continuous glucose monitoring and GLP-1 receptor agonists improve diabetes management, but personalized care and education are crucial.
research Exploring the Role of GLP ‐1 Agents in Managing Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Narrative and Systematic Review
GLP-1 receptor agonists may help manage and prevent diabetic foot ulcers.
research Targeting of Smoothened for therapeutic gain
Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
research Abstract 151
Activating TLR3 helps improve skin and hair follicle regeneration after wounds.
research 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.
research 133 A young girl with lupus, recurrent pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade
Adding colchicine stopped the girl's recurring heart issues caused by lupus.
research Pharmacodynamic Evaluation: Endocrinology
The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.
research Neurogenic Inflammation in Stress-Induced Termination of Murine Hair Growth Is Promoted by Nerve Growth Factor
Stress increases a factor in mice that leads to hair loss, and blocking this factor may prevent it.
research 11 Treatment of hirsutism and acne with cyproterone acetate
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
research Vitamin D, Lipid Metabolism and Prostate Cancer
Vitamin D may help regulate cholesterol and influence prostate cancer development.
research Anticancer Effects of Cepharanthine: an Updated Minireview
Cepharanthine shows promise as a natural anticancer treatment.
research How the Innate Lymphoid Cells Improved Our Understanding of the Mechanisms of Allergic Diseases and Influenced the Standpoint?
Innate lymphoid cells help us understand and manage allergic diseases better.
research Stress-related skin disorders
Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.
research Acne-associated syndromes: models for better understanding of acne pathogenesis
The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.
research Neuroendocrinology of the hair follicle: principles and clinical perspectives
Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.
research Early embryonic exposure of freshwater gastropods to pharmaceutical 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors results in a surprising open-coiled “banana-shaped” shell
Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.
research Pharmacokinetics and Bioconversion of Dehydroepiandrosterone after Application of Dexamethasone in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher 5alpha-reductase activity, affecting steroid levels.
research PHARMACOLOGICAL BASIS FOR CLINICAL USE OF ANTIANDROGENS
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
research 12 Treatment of hirsutism with 5α-reductase inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Factors associated with anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody production in patients convalescing from COVID-19
Men, diabetes, and high inflammation levels lead to higher COVID-19 antibodies.
research FUNGUS BALL, AN HEMOPTYSIS CAUSE IN A SLE PATIENT
A fungus ball in the lung can cause coughing up blood in SLE patients.