41 citations
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March 2007 in “Steroids” New methods to make oxasteroids show promise for medical treatments like osteoporosis and breast cancer.
40 citations
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Male hormones affect oil-producing skin cells differently based on their body location, and the drug spironolactone can reduce these effects.
27 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human skin cells contain Protease Nexin-1, and male hormones can decrease its levels, potentially affecting hair growth.
25 citations
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November 2001 in “Kidney International” Male hormones worsen kidney transplant damage, but blocking them helps.
21 citations
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July 2019 in “Cardiovascular Research” High levels of male hormones in pregnant mice cause heart enlargement and poor heart function in their female babies.
18 citations
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January 2002 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” New pregnane derivatives were more effective than finasteride at inhibiting a key enzyme for male pattern baldness.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” The ABI1 gene contributes to prostate cancer progression and treatment resistance.
November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
34 citations
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September 2020 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Mid-life Health” Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.
139 citations
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December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Researchers created immortal human skin cells with constant testosterone receptor activity to study hair loss and test treatments.
5 citations
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January 2005 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
34 citations
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January 2011 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.
17 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” No treatment has been proven to effectively stop hair loss or regrow hair in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and more research is needed.
12 citations
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January 1998 in “Endocrine journal” Saw palmetto extract can block the enzyme that converts testosterone in pig prostate cells.
15 citations
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April 2008 in “Steroids” The more lipophilic the progesterone derivative, the better it binds to androgen receptors and has antiandrogenic effects.
1 citations
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February 2014 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” Carbamates may help treat androgen-dependent conditions by changing how certain lipid enzymes are produced.
The new gel for hair loss is safe, effective, and reduces side effects.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is more convenient but topical minoxidil improves hair density better.
11 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of research in pharmacy practice” The combination of zinc sulfate and calcium pantothenate effectively controls early-stage hair loss.
January 2026 in “Cosmetics” The fermented solution from Platycladus orientalis leaves may boost hair growth and reduce inflammation.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability” Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.
August 2025 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Current treatments for androgenetic alopecia are complex and promising, but more research is needed.
February 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Spironolactone is effective for treating female hair loss, with new treatments like clascoterone showing promise.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” New treatments for androgenetic alopecia show promise but need more research for validation.
May 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” More personalized and effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia are needed.
Male androgenetic alopecia (MAA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition in men, linked to heart disease, and can be treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplantation.