186 citations
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December 2011 in “Molecules” Three specific 4-azasteroid-2-oximes showed strong enzyme inhibition, but less than finasteride.
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March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Allopregnanolone changes gene expression in glioblastoma cells.
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” Bilobetin may help reduce acne by decreasing sebum production.
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July 2018 in “Environmental and Experimental Botany” Silencing NtNCED3-2 gene in tobacco reduces drought tolerance and impairs growth.
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June 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” High beta-hydroxybutyrate levels may worsen hair loss in alopecia areata.
Ziziphus jujuba and Eclipta alba leaf extracts improve blood sugar levels and cognitive function in diabetic rats.
Neurosteroids help control dopamine responses in the brain.
March 2023 in “Journal of Applied Biomedicine” Oleanolic acid improved hair growth in mice by affecting hair growth pathways and reducing inflammation.
13 citations
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June 2006 in “Brain Research” Allopregnanolone likely doesn't influence ethanol's rewarding effects in these mice.
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January 2017 in “Epilepsia” Blocking neurosteroid production can lead to more seizures and faster epilepsy onset in rats.
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May 2021 in “Plants” The leaf extract of Leea indica may reduce inflammation, dissolve blood clots, and promote hair growth.
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September 2013 in “American Journal of Alzheimer s Disease & Other Dementias®” Snakin-Z from jujube fruits may help treat Alzheimer's due to its enzyme inhibition and antioxidant properties.
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January 2009 in “X-ray Structure Analysis Online” A new compound was made that might help treat diseases related to male hormones.
Baricitinib helped treat a man's beard hair loss when steroids didn't work.
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July 2008 in “Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research” Finasteride reduces alcohol consumption in mice by affecting brain chemicals.
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March 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Chemicals called 4-(alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives can potentially reduce oil production on skin, which could help treat conditions like acne and hair loss.
12 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of neuroscience research” Removing certain brain receptors in mice worsens seizure severity and response to treatment during hormone withdrawal.
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July 2018 in “Analytical sciences” Using 5-butylpicolinate esters improves the sensitivity and reliability of detecting testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in saliva.
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May 2003 in “PubMed” Neuroactive steroids affect cocaine's rewarding effects through the sigma1 receptor.
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January 2021 in “European Journal of Inflammation” Methylated flavonoids may effectively reduce depression and inflammation caused by finasteride.
January 2014 in “eScholarship (California Digital Library)” Targeting specific GABA receptors may help treat epilepsy and postpartum depression.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” Inhibiting certain enzymes made female rats more sensitive to low-level pain.
26 citations
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September 2018 in “Neurobiology of Disease” Finasteride and dutasteride reduce unwanted movements from Parkinson's disease treatment by normalizing certain brain signals.
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March 2003 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” Scientists made new substances that can block an enzyme linked to prostate issues and hair loss, with potential for creating a new treatment.
76 citations
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February 2015 in “Industrial Crops and Products” Researchers found over 40 compounds in Bituminaria bituminosa, including many flavonoids and some with potential for medical and hair care uses.
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November 2008 in “Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research” Impure benzeneseleninic anhydride samples cause lower finasteride intermediate yields.
August 2002 in “Analytical Sciences” The document concludes that a compound with potential for treating prostate cancer and hair loss was successfully made and its detailed structure was confirmed.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
May 2024 in “Brain disorders” Agmatine may help reduce seizures linked to hormone changes in female rats.
October 2020 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Para-aminobenzoic acid in hair supplements can cause autoimmune hepatitis.