research Effect of finasteride on adrenal steroidogenesis in men.
Finasteride, when taken daily, lowers dihydrotestosterone levels but doesn't noticeably affect adrenal steroid production, except by blocking the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme.
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660-690 / 1000+ results research Advancements in Biotechnological Approaches for the Production of High-Value Metabolites in Punica granatum
Biotechnology can boost valuable compound production in pomegranates.
research Rheological Properties and Composition Affecting the Skin Permeation of a Model of a Hydrophilic Drug in Lecithin Reverse Wormlike Micelles
IPM enhances skin penetration of hydrophilic drugs.
research Immunolocalization of 5α-Reductase Isozymes in Acne Lesions and Normal Skin
The study found that the enzyme linked to acne is present in the same areas of both acne-affected and normal skin.
research Determination of the potency of a novel saw palmetto supercritical CO2 extract (SPSE) for 5α-reductase isoform II inhibition using a cell-free in vitro test system
The new saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and may be as good as standard treatments.
research Generating Disulfides in Multicellular Organisms: Emerging Roles for a New Flavoprotein Family
QSOX enzymes help form protein bonds in cells, especially in tissues with high secretory activity.
research Apoptosis May Explain the Pharmacological Mode of Action and Adverse Effects of Isotretinoin, Including Teratogenicity
Isotretinoin's effects and side effects, like birth defects and depression, might be due to it causing cell death in various cells.
research FRI378 Estetrol Prolongs Anagen In Healthy Female Scalp Hair Follicles By Positively Modulating Dermal Papilla Functions And Generation Of Progenitor Stem Cells Ex Vivo
Estetrol helps keep scalp hair in the growth phase longer and improves hair follicle health by affecting the hair root and increasing stem cells.
research Investigation by Imaging Mass Spectrometry of Biomarker Candidates for Aging in the Hair Cortex
Certain molecules in hair change with age and could be used for cosmetic treatments.
research Sex-dependent effect of a low neurosteroid environment and intrauterine growth restriction on fetal guinea pig brain development.
Reduced neurosteroids and growth issues can harm fetal brain development, especially in males.
research Protoporphyrin IX: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
research 519 Design of a new molecule proven to be safe and effective for topical depigmenting and antiaging method
A new molecule was found to be a safe and effective skin lightener and anti-aging product.
research Investigation of Follicular and Non-follicular Pathways for Polyarginine and Oleic Acid-Modified Nanoparticles
Surface-modified nanoparticles mainly use non-follicular pathways to enhance skin permeation of ibuprofen and could improve treatment for inflammatory skin diseases.
research Isotretinoin treatment of acne and related disorders: An update
Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.
research Development and optimization of finasteride-loaded microemulsions for transdermal delivery
Finasteride-loaded microemulsions, made with cinnamon oil, Tween20, propylene glycol, and water, can help maintain stemness of dermal cells, potentially aiding in hair regeneration.
research 896 Androgens activate lipogenesis through an AKT-independent mTOR pathway stimulation and a limitation of autophagy in an androgen-sensitive sebocyte cell line
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) increases oil production in skin cells by activating mTOR, and mTOR inhibitors can reduce this effect.
research Topical MK-386 (M), an inhibitor of 5α-reductase (5αr) type I, suppresses sebum dht.
MK-386 reduces sebum DHT levels.
research Highly Sensitive Simultaneous Measurement of Steroid Hormone in Human Serum by Liquid Chromatography-electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine steroid hormones in human serum with high sensitivity.
research Proton Affinitive Derivatization for Highly Sensitive Determination of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone in Saliva Samples by LC-ESI-MS/MS
Using 5-butylpicolinate esters improves the sensitivity and reliability of detecting testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in saliva.
research Effect of a sphingolipid‐mimetic compound on the promotion of hair growth: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical trial
The compound improved hair growth and reduced hair loss.
research FeCl3-catalysed C-N coupling reaction between cyclic ethers and heterocyclic amines
Iron chloride helps create compounds that could be useful in medicine, like treating hair loss.
research Heat Enhanced Follicular Delivery of Isotretinoin to the Skin
Applying heat with certain chemicals can greatly improve how well isotretinoin gets into the skin through hair follicles.
research VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPIC INVESTIGATION AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF A 5α-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR: FINASTERIDE
The PW91 method is best for calculating the basic physical and chemical properties of Finasteride, a drug used for prostate issues and hair loss.
research Dermatological drugs, topical agents, and cosmetics
Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
research Improvement of Techniques of Synthesis of Finasteride
The new method for making Finasteride is cheaper and safer for large-scale production.
research A Stability Indicating UPLC Method for Finasteride and Its Related Impurities
A new method effectively analyzes Finasteride and its impurities, even under stress conditions.
research Role of neurosteroids in the anticonvulsant activity of midazolam
Midazolam's seizure prevention is partly due to increased neurosteroid production.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research Chronic progesterone treatment augments while dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate prevents tolerance to ethanol anxiolysis and withdrawal anxiety in rats
Progesterone increases alcohol tolerance and withdrawal anxiety, while DHEAS prevents them.
research Non-invasive human skin transcriptome analysis using mRNA in skin surface lipids
The conclusion is that analyzing RNA from skin oils is a promising way to understand skin diseases.