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June 1979 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” Flutamide and its metabolite can effectively reduce androgen effects.
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May 2019 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil does not change the activity of hair follicle enzymes that metabolize it.
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February 2005 in “The journal of sexual medicine” The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.
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June 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” N-acetylcysteine was more effective and had fewer side effects than metformin for improving insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
September 2018 in “Value in Health” Turmeric can improve knee arthritis, depression, and metabolic syndrome, but more large-scale trials are needed to confirm these benefits.
March 2013 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Ethnicity affects how polycystic ovary syndrome shows up in women, with white women having higher metabolic risks but less diabetes, and South Asian women showing more androgenic symptoms and being younger at presentation.
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April 2024 in “Metabolites” Cannabis has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but more research is needed on its effects on plant and aquatic animal pathogens.
Calcium and magnesium levels in hair decrease after taking supplements, indicating early metabolic changes in perimenopausal women.
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May 2011 in “Hormones and Behavior” Allopregnanolone, a progesterone metabolite, helps reduce restraint effects on behavior.
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May 2016 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Aspergillus niger culture creates two finasteride derivatives with enzyme-inhibiting effects.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Certain medications can impact metabolic syndrome, with some improving conditions like high blood sugar and others having no effect.
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May 2015 in “Endocrinology” Manipulating 5α-reductase type 2 can affect liver fat production and glucocorticoid effects.
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.
December 2016 in “University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)” Glucocorticoids reduce fat production in liver cells, while androgens increase it in females; manipulating certain enzymes can influence these effects.
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September 2017 in “General and comparative endocrinology” 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.
January 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Collagen supplements may improve skin and joint health but have inconsistent effects on blood sugar and heart health.
January 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Collagen supplements may modestly improve skin and joint health, but effects on metabolism and blood sugar are inconsistent.
Environmental pollutants like glyphosate, fluoride, and electromagnetic fields can cause health problems by damaging mitochondria and affecting metabolism.
January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.
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January 1984 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
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February 2020 in “PLOS genetics” Mice with LSS deficiency showed hair loss and cataracts, similar to humans, and can help in understanding and treating this condition.
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January 2006 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” L-cystine, D-pantothenat, and miliacin together significantly boost keratinocyte growth and metabolism.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caffeine and DMG increase calcium influx in hair follicle cells without being toxic.
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November 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Metallic-glass coated needles reduce skin trauma and improve tattoo quality.
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The effects of estrogen on human hair growth are unclear and need more research.
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Chemical treatments like dyeing, perming, and bleaching damage hair by altering amino acids and lipids.
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October 2002 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” Formalin-induced pain increases testosterone breakdown in the rat brain and spinal cord.
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Combining metals and herbs in microneedles can improve wound healing.
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October 2002 in “Journal Of Clinical Periodontology” Levamisole and finasteride can reduce DHT production, potentially preventing phenytoin-induced gum overgrowth.