research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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870-900 / 1000+ results research Steroid inhibitors of androgen-potentiated actions on skin
Certain hormones can reduce skin oil and hair growth, potentially helping treat acne and excessive hair in women.
research Amino acid–derived defense metabolites from plants: A potential source to facilitate novel antimicrobial development
Plant-derived amino acids can help develop new antimicrobial drugs.
research Synthesis and in Vitro Evaluation of 4-Substituted N-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-4-androstene-17.beta.-carboxamides as 5.alpha.-Reductase Inhibitors and Antiandrogens
The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.
research Hidradenitis suppurativa: A comparison of guidelines
There is no gold standard treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa due to insufficient evidence.
research Successful treatment of severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis with upadacitinib in a 29-year-old male patient
Upadacitinib effectively improved severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis in a 29-year-old man.
research Identifying key components and therapeutic targets of the immune system in hidradenitis suppurativa with an emphasis on neutrophils
The article suggests that targeting specific immune pathways could help control and treat the skin disease hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Classification scale for male and female androgenetic alopecia.
Scale created to measure hair loss in men and women; MK-386 reduces acne; Niaspan treats dyslipidemia; minoxidil increases heart rate.
research The physiological and pharmacological roles of prostaglandins in hair growth
Targeting the PGD2-DP2 pathway may help treat hair loss.
research 653 Substance P ameliorates epidermal thickness, basal cell density, and asymmetric stem cell self-renewal in skin with decreased sensory innervation
Substance P helps restore skin thickness and cell renewal when sensory nerves are reduced.
research Clinical features of hidradenitis suppurativa among elderly: Insights from a large multicenter tertiary cohort
Elderly patients have more severe hidradenitis suppurativa and may need different treatments.
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research Influence of FHIT on benzo[ a ]pyrene-induced tumors and alopecia in mice: Chemoprevention by budesonide and N -acetylcysteine
Budesonide and N-acetylcysteine reduced tumors and alopecia in mice, regardless of FHIT gene status.
research The senescence-like activity of BMS-470539 is associated with anti-fibrotic actions in models of dermal fibrosis
BMS-470539 reduces skin fibrosis and inflammation.
research UTILIDADES DE LA ESPIRONOLACTONA COMO FÁRMACO ANTIANDROGÉNICO
Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating hair loss, excessive hair growth, and acne.
research Anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperplastic effect of Bazhengsan in a male rat model of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis
Bazhengsan reduces inflammation and tissue growth in chronic prostatitis.
research Decision letter: Structural basis of malodour precursor transport in the human axilla
The study identified a key protein involved in producing underarm odor and found ways to inhibit it.
research ADVANCES IN PSORIASIS THERAPY
New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
research A SIBO-mediated aetiology for a subset of Post-Finasteride Syndrome cases: investigating gut-derived toxins
Gut bacteria overgrowth may cause some Post-Finasteride Syndrome symptoms.
research Natural Products as A Promising Therapy for SARS COV-2; An Overview
Natural products like flavonoids and phenolics may help treat or prevent COVID-19.
research In Vivo Time-Dependent Inhibition of Human Steroid 5a-Reductase by Finasteride
Finasteride poorly inhibits type 1 5AR, affecting its effectiveness.
research Ultrasound-Assisted Facile Synthesis and Anticancer Evaluation of Novel N-(2-substituted phenyl-4-oxathiazolidine-3-carbonothioyl) benzamide
Researchers made new compounds that could potentially be developed into anticancer drugs.
research The steroidogenic inhibitor finasteride reverses pramipexole-induced alterations in probability discounting
Finasteride may help reduce impulsivity caused by pramipexole.
research Serendipity in Trichology
Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
research Sensitive bromatometric assay methods for finasteride in pharmaceuticals
Three cost-effective methods accurately measure finasteride in pharmaceuticals, better than current techniques.
research Multiple iridociliary cysts in patients with mucopolysaccharidoses
Intralesional cidofovir may be a viable alternative treatment for SCC.
research P88 Real-world evidence on efficacy and safety of Janus Kinase inhibitors in the treatment of moderate to severe active Ulcerative Colitis
Janus Kinase inhibitors effectively induce remission in Ulcerative Colitis with an acceptable safety profile.
research In vivo investigation of the efficiency of a nanoparticle-emulsion containing polihexanide on the human skin
The nanoparticle-emulsion with polihexanide is more effective and lasts longer for skin antisepsis.
research Efficacy of a Complex of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Glycyl-Histidyl-Lysine Peptide on Hair Growth
A complex of 5-aminolevulinic acid and glycyl-histidyl-lysine peptide may help increase hair count in male pattern hair loss without side effects.
research The overview of the cosmetic exfoliants composition for keratosis pilaris skincare
Chemical exfoliants, especially with glycolic acid, are more effective for keratosis pilaris.
research Patched-assoziierte Tumoren: Modifikatorgene und Pathogenese
The document concludes that the development of certain tumors is influenced by genetic background and that a specific gene modification can lead to tumor regression and reduced growth.