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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research Central Opioid Inhibition of Neuroendocrine Stress Responses in Pregnancy in the Rat Is Induced by the Neurosteroid Allopregnanolone
In late pregnancy, allopregnanolone reduces stress responses in rats by affecting brain chemicals.
research High doses of cobalt inhibited hair follicle development in Rex Rabbits
High doses of cobalt stopped hair growth in rabbits.
research New Nonsteroidal Molecules as Blockers of the Steroidogenic Pathway
New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.
research MON-369 Treatment of Nonclassic 11-Hydroxylase Deficiency with "Hair, Skin, and Nails," an Over-the-Counter, Insulin Sensitizing Vitamin/Mineral Supplement
An over-the-counter vitamin/mineral supplement improved hair loss and blood sugar control in a woman with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.
research Spironolactone treatment for dermatologic indications is not associated with hypotension in a single-center retrospective study
Spironolactone for skin issues rarely causes low blood pressure.
research Systemic Steroids for Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Systemic steroids can effectively treat alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
research Low‐Dose Oral Minoxidil and Associated Adverse Events: Analyses of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) With a Focus on Pericardial Effusions
Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause serious side effects like heart issues, so use the lowest effective dose.
research The Effect of Finasteride on Serum Cortisol and testosterone Levels in Rats
Finasteride lowers cortisol and raises testosterone levels in rats.
research Cardiac tamponade due to minoxidil use: a case report and review of the literature
Minoxidil can cause life-threatening heart complications, so careful monitoring is essential.
research Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Hirsutism
research Orthostatic symptoms in women treated with low-dose oral minoxidil in the absence of overt hypotension: Implications for clinical practice
research Hyaluronic acid microneedles enhance transdermal delivery of minoxidil derivatives with 1,2,4-oxadiazole-5-one unit for effective hair regeneration: Insights from X-ray crystallography and animal models
Hyaluronic acid microneedles help deliver minoxidil derivatives effectively for hair regrowth.
research Expression of concern: potential risk for developing severe COVID-19 disease among anabolic steroid users
Anabolic steroid users may face higher risk of severe COVID-19.
research Cutaneous calcinosis of scleroderma. Successful treatment with intralesional adrenal steroids.
Intralesional steroid injections can effectively treat calcinosis and ulcers in scleroderma.
research Urinary steroids in men with male-pattern alopecia
Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.
research Steroid sulfatase inhibitors
Steroid sulfatase inhibitors could help treat hormone-related disorders and cancers.
research Minoxidil and male-pattern alopecia: a potential role for a local regulator of sebum secretion with vasoconstrictive effects?
Minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, might work by counteracting a hormone that reduces hair growth and promotes hair loss.
research Functional characterization and unraveling the structural determinants of novel steroid hydroxylase CYP154C7 from Streptomyces sp. PAMC26508
CYP154C7 enzyme can effectively modify steroids and is promising for commercial use.
research Medium-dose prednisolone pulse therapy in alopecia areata
Medium-dose prednisolone pulse therapy is effective and safe for multifocal alopecia areata but not for more severe forms.
research Minoxidil in refractory hypertension
Minoxidil effectively controls severe high blood pressure in children with few side effects.
research Combined Low Dose Oral Minoxidil and Immunomodulator Efficacy and Safety in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Combining low-dose oral minoxidil with immunomodulators shows promise for treating alopecia areata but needs more research.
research Indicações, eficácia e efeitos colaterais do Minoxidil oral: revisão integrativa
Oral Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss with increased hair growth as a side effect, and low doses are generally safe.
research Farmácia Boa Hora - Porto
Minoxidil and spironolactone can improve hair growth, but responses vary and side effects are common.
research Safety Considerations and Monitoring in Patients Treated with Systemic Medications for Acne
Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.
research Kinetic analysis of LY320236: competitive inhibitor of type I and non-competitive inhibitor of type II human steroid 5α-reductase
LY320236 is a strong blocker of two enzymes that change testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and might help treat conditions related to male hormones.
research Neuroactive steroids inhibit spinal reflex potentiation by selectively enhancing specific spinal GABAA receptor subtypes
Progesterone reduces spinal reflex activity by increasing certain GABA(A) receptor subtypes.
research Selective inhibition by minoxidil of prostacyclin production by cells in culture
Minoxidil stops cells from making prostacyclin, which may help with hair growth. More research is needed.
research Treatment of androgenic disorders in women: acne, hirsutism, and alopecia
Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.