research The circulating dihydrotestosterone/testosterone ratio is increased by gut microbial 5α-reductase activity in females
Women have a higher DHT/testosterone ratio than men, possibly due to gut bacteria activity.
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660-690 / 1000+ resultsresearch Plant‐Derived Monomers for Grey Hair Reversal Through Upregulation of Melanogenesis and Tyrosinase Activity
Plant-derived compounds may help reverse grey hair by boosting melanin production.
research Menopause - Andropause - Anti-Aging 2008, 11.-13. Dezember 2008, Wien - Abstracts
Healthy aging can be promoted through physical activity, lifestyle changes, and certain treatments.
research 6-Gingerol inhibits hair cycle via induction of MMP2 and MMP9 expression
6-Gingerol from ginger may slow down hair growth by affecting certain enzymes and growth factors.
research Chemotherapy and Cutaneous Drug Reactions
Chemotherapy can cause skin side effects that affect patients' lives, but they can be managed to avoid interrupting cancer treatment.
research Lrig1-expressing epidermal progenitors require SCD1 to maintain the dermal papilla niche
Hair growth-related cells need the enzyme SCD1 to help maintain the area that supports hair growth.
research Multi-layered environmental regulation on the homeostasis of stem cells: The saga of hair growth and alopecia
Environmental factors at different levels control hair stem cell activity, which could lead to new hair growth and alopecia treatments.
research Circulating testosterone and feather-gene expression of receptors and metabolic enzymes in relation to melanin-based colouration in the barn owl
Barn owls with smaller black spots have higher testosterone levels, which might be due to genetic effects on hormone regulation rather than hormone effects on coloration.
research Finasteride: A slow-binding 5.alpha.-reductase inhibitor
Finasteride slowly binds to 5-alpha-reductase, affecting enzyme stability and inhibitor potency.
research Minoxidil: mechanisms of action on hair growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research Comprehensive clinical management of hirsutism
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
research Modulation of macrophage functions by ECM-inspired wound dressings – a promising therapeutic approach for chronic wounds
ECM-inspired wound dressings can help heal chronic wounds by controlling macrophage activity.
research Connarus semidecandrus Jack Exerts Anti-Alopecia Effects by Targeting 5α-Reductase Activity and an Intrinsic Apoptotic Pathway
Connarus semidecandrus Jack extract promotes hair growth and thickness, reduces prostate cancer cell growth, and could potentially be used as a treatment for hair loss.
research Side effects of methotrexate therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Methotrexate is effective for rheumatoid arthritis but often causes side effects like nausea and liver issues.
research Case 3: The Hypothermic Newborn
The infant with a urea cycle disorder improved with treatment and a liver transplant.
research Main Plenary Sessions: Summaries of Papers
UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.
research Topical Delivery of Atraric Acid Derived from Stereocaulon japonicum with Enhanced Skin Permeation and Hair Regrowth Activity for Androgenic Alopecia
AA–TF#15 significantly promotes hair regrowth and could be an effective treatment for androgenic alopecia.
research Recent Developments in Luteolin-Loaded Nanoformulations for Enhanced Anti-Carcinogenic Activities: Insights from In Vitro and In Vivo Studies
Nanoformulations improve luteolin's effectiveness as a cancer treatment.
research Comparison of three different lactic acid bacteria-fermented proteins on RAW 264.7 osteoclast and MC3T3-E1 osteoblast differentiation
Fermented soy protein may help prevent bone loss by affecting bone cell activity.
research Minoxidil-Induced Pleuro-Pericardial Effusion With Tamponade
Stopping minoxidil and draining fluid around the heart can save lives in rare cases.
research Anti-androgenic effect of sesquiterpenes isolated from the rhizomes of Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb.
Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
research The brief overview, antivirus and anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity, quantitative methods, and pharmacokinetics of cepharanthine: a potential small-molecule drug against COVID-19
Cepharanthine shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment.
research Trapa bispinosa Roxb. Pericarp Extract Exerts 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity in Castrated Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Model Mice
Trapa bispinosa Roxb. extract may help reduce prostate size and cell growth in BPH.
research Referee report. For: Phytochemicals With Anti 5-alpha-reductase Activity: A Prospective For Prostate Cancer Treatment [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]
Phytochemicals may offer safer alternatives to synthetic drugs for prostate cancer treatment.
research Cryptic Patterning of Avian Skin Confers a Developmental Facility for Loss of Neck Feathering
Birds can lose neck feathers due to a genetic change that increases a gene's activity, helping them adapt to heat.
research Sub-chronic effects of a Phthirusa pyrifolia aqueous extract on reproductive function and comparative hormone levels in male rats
Phthirusa pyrifolia extract may lower testosterone and harm male rat reproduction without damaging the liver or kidneys.
research Testosterone therapy in women: Myths and misconceptions
Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.
research Health Benefits and Safety of Red Pigmented Rice (Oryza sativa L.): In Vitro, Cellular, and In Vivo Activities for Hair Growth Promoting Treatment
Red pigmented rice, like Sang-Yod rice, could help promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
research Transgenic mice display hair loss and regrowth overexpressing mutant <i>Hr</i> gene
Mice with a changed Hr gene lose and regrow hair due to changes in the gene's activity.
research Dermatologic Side Effects of Systemic Targeted Anticancer Therapy
Cancer treatments targeting specific cells often cause skin, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' lives and requiring careful management.