research THE PEDIATRICIAN AND THE SEXUALLY ACTIVE ADOLESCENT
Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.
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660-690 / 1000+ results research Differential effects of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) between mouse and human melanoma cell lines
DHEA inhibits growth in both mouse and human melanoma cells but works differently in each.
research Role of Phenylalanine and Its Metabolites in Health and Neurological Disorders
Phenylalanine may help with depression but can cause issues if not properly processed.
research Acute Localized Exanthematous Pustulosis (ALEP) Caused by Topical Application of Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.
research Effectiveness of once daily 5% minoxidil topical foam in the treatment of women with thinning hair due to female pattern hair loss (FPHL)
5% minoxidil foam helps women with thinning hair.
research Novel progestogenic androgens for male contraception: design, synthesis, and activity of C7 α-substituted testosterone
New testosterone analogs show promise for male contraception with better activity and potentially fewer side effects.
research Interventions for hirsutism excluding laser and photoepilation therapy alone: abridged Cochrane systematic review includingGRADE assessments
Some medications can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to find the best treatment combinations.
research Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials and cohort studies of mycophenolate mofetil in lupus nephritis
Mycophenolate mofetil is safer and more effective than cyclophosphamide for treating lupus nephritis.
research COMBINATION OF AN ANTIANDROGEN AND A 5α-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR: A FURTHER STEP TOWARDS TOTAL ANDROGEN BLOCKADE?
Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.
research Investigation of Some Amino Acid Analogues and Metabolites as Inhibitors of Wool and Hair Growth
Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
research Screening and confirmation methods of the major urinary metabolite of finasteride–carboxy-finasteride by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
New methods can detect finasteride's major urinary metabolite in urine for up to 49 hours.
research Diphenyl cresyl phosphate [MAK Value Documentations, 2003]
Diphenyl cresyl phosphate has low toxicity but can harm the liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, and testicles at high doses.
research Efficacy of an agonist ofα-MSH, the palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20, in hair pigmentation
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 may help reduce hair greying and increase melanin production.
research New Synthesis of Finasteride
A new method to make Finasteride is more cost-effective and yields 16%.
research Potential Risks of Minoxidil in Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma: A Commentary on Safety Concerns and Mechanisms
![Synthesis of Spiro[cyclohexane-1,2'-[2H]indene] Derivatives as Inhibitors of Steroid 5α-Reductase](/images/research/d91300a7-4d66-4d2c-90ac-293b0dbc5ff5/small/21048.jpg)
research Synthesis of Spiro[cyclohexane-1,2?-[2H]indene] derivatives as inhibitors of steroid 5?-reductase
Compound 15a was effective in inhibiting 5α-reductase.
research Evidence that mirex promotes a unique population of epidermal cells that cannot be distinguished by their mutant Ha-ras genotype
Mirex seems to promote a unique group of skin cells different from those affected by another tumor promoter, TPA.
research Efficacy and Safety of Once-Daily Minoxidil Foam 5% Versus Twice-Daily Minoxidil Solution 2% in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Phase III, Randomized, Investigator-Blinded Study.
Once-daily 5% minoxidil foam and twice-daily 2% minoxidil solution are similarly effective and safe for female pattern hair loss.
research Cyclic Nucleotides and the Mediation of Melatonin-induced Inhibition of Melanogenesis in Mammals
Melatonin stops melanin production after tyrosinase action, with cyclic GMP mimicking this effect.
research Comparison of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and a low dose oral contraceptive given alone or together in the treatment of hirsutism.
Combining a GnRH agonist with a low-dose oral contraceptive is more effective and safer for treating hirsutism than using either alone.
research Antioxidant Activity and Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larvae) Extract
Mealworm extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to its antioxidant activity.
research Editorial Comment
More men are using medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia, influenced by marketing and FDA approvals.
research [Clinical findings with a low-dosed antiandrogene (cyproteronacetate) and aethinyloestradiol women with virilising symptoms (author's transl)].
The treatment improved acne, seborrhoea, and hirsutism, with some side effects like spotting and nervousness.
research Dihydrotestosterone may contribute to the development of migraine headaches.
Dihydrotestosterone might cause migraines, and finasteride could help reduce them.
research Topical and oral minoxidil for hair disorders in pediatric patients: What do we know so far?
Minoxidil, applied on the skin or taken orally, can improve hair growth in kids, but more research is needed due to possible side effects.
research A hairy fall: syncope resulting from topical application of minoxidil
A man fainted and felt unwell after using a strong hair growth product, but got better when he stopped using it.
research Synthesis of 4-amidinoimidazoles incorporating a cyanamide moiety : novel precursors for biologically important purines
research Co-administration of Glyphaea brevis and Monodora myristica Modulates Finasteride-induced Oxidative Stress and Haematological Alterations
Glyphaea brevis and Monodora myristica can protect against finasteride's harmful effects on blood and oxidative stress in male rats.
research FEA-guided co-design of bubble microneedles: controlled tip separation for rapid transdermal and sublingual delivery
Bubble microneedles effectively deliver drugs through skin and mouth, improving hair growth and lowering glucose.
research Can you Create Low Molecular Weight Pharmacologically Active Substances and Maintain Mental Function Normal? Yes, we Can
New substances were created that improve health and may treat dementia, osteoporosis, and cancer.