January 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.
January 2022 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.
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August 2014 in “Nature medicine” Alopecia areata can be reversed by JAK inhibitors, promoting hair regrowth.
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January 2019 in “Cell” Innate lymphoid cells help control skin bacteria by regulating sebaceous glands.
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June 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” EGFR signaling is crucial for skin and hair health, and targeting it could help treat skin diseases and cancer.
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January 2021 in “Genes” Twelve key genes may improve cashmere production by influencing hair follicle cycles.
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April 2010 in “Biology direct” Low androgen levels might delay prostate cancer but could lead to more aggressive, therapy-resistant cancers.
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Proxalutamide significantly lowered hospital admissions for male COVID-19 patients compared to a placebo.
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September 2021 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Dexpanthenol helps human hair follicle cells grow by preventing aging and death, and by supporting growth signals.
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April 2019 in “iScience” EGFR helps control how hair grows and forms without needing p53 protein.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Anatomy” SLVs help maintain muscle stretch sensitivity and could aid in treating hypertension and muscle spasticity.
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February 2022 in “Biomedicines” Testosterone treatment may change estrogen receptor methylation in AFAB individuals.
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September 2023 in “Cancer Treatment Reviews” Managing side effects of endocrine therapy is crucial to improve adherence and survival in breast cancer patients.
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February 2015 in “Mechanisms of development” Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” 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.
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January 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) shows potential for treating androgen-related conditions but may be limited in treating prostate cancer.
February 2026 in “Toxicology Letters” MK-0773 is a moderate inhibitor of the SRD5A2 enzyme.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Salvianolic acid B promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
November 2023 in “Biology” N6-methyladenosine affects hair follicle development differently in Rex and Hycole rabbits.
June 2023 in “BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology” The trial will test if proxalutamide is safe and effective in reducing death in severe COVID-19 patients.
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July 2019 in “Advances in Wound Care” Reducing Flightless I protein improves wound healing by activating skin stem cells.
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tranexamic acid turns white hair brown in certain mice by affecting specific proteins.
December 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists created cell lines from balding patients and found that cells from the front of the scalp are more affected by hormones that cause hair loss than those from the back.
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April 2015 in “InTech eBooks” RAGE is a potential target for melanoma treatment, but its effectiveness is uncertain due to variable expression levels.
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April 2024 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS are crucial to reduce health risks and costs.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Prenatal THC exposure may harm ovarian health and fertility.
December 2021 in “Acta Marisiensis” Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health issues.
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February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.