February 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel effectively treats hair loss using light to release nitric oxide.
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April 2011 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” Androgens increase muscle mass by promoting myoblast growth through ornithine decarboxylase.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Nanocarrier systems could improve hair loss treatments by delivering drugs more effectively.
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July 2016 in “Journal of Endocrinology” The equine epididymis mainly uses type 1 5α-reductase, and both finasteride and dutasteride can inhibit its activity.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Dexamethasone increases androgen receptor activity in scalp cells, which might explain stress-related hair loss.
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March 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Microneedling can improve hair growth in people not responding to standard treatments.
October 2025 in “Transplantation” Dissolving microneedles can effectively deliver dutasteride for hair loss treatment.
June 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” A man developed alopecia areata after starting cancer treatment with vandetanib.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The device safely increased hair growth and thickness in men with hair loss.
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July 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Proxalutamide improved blood markers related to inflammation, immune response, and clotting in COVID-19 patients, potentially reducing hospitalizations.
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.
December 2020 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
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November 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” New oral testosterone formulations show potential for safer, effective hormone replacement in men with low testosterone.
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April 2013 in “Steroids” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common disorder causing symptoms like acne and infertility, and it's managed based on symptoms, not just test results. Treatment can improve fertility and reduce miscarriage risk.
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July 2009 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Nuclear AR levels give better insight into hormone effects in skin conditions.
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” New lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering hair loss treatments but need improvement for better skin penetration.
September 2018 in “Journal of Experimental & Biomedical Sciences” DK peptides can reduce hair loss by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme and have antioxidant effects.
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October 2005 in “Analytical Sciences” A new method was developed to measure and assess the activity and inhibition of the enzyme steroid 5α-reductase.
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January 2005 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Smaller substituents at C-17 enhance the inhibitory activity of progesterone derivatives on 5alpha-reductase.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Progesterone reduces anxiety and depression in female mice by increasing BDNF in the brain, needing 5α-reduction and estradiol.
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August 2019 in “Circulation” ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.
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August 2010 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Type 3 5α-reductase is more common and finasteride and dutasteride strongly inhibit it.
August 2023 in “Medicina-lithuania” Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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April 2019 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” 11α-Hydroxyprogesterone is changed into different substances by certain enzymes and may play a role in prostate cancer.
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July 2009 in “Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes” Cyproterone acetate effectively treats sexual disorders by reducing sexual functions and is generally well-tolerated.
January 2026 in “Annals of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Restoring NAD⁺ may help with aging and chronic diseases, but more research is needed.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” January 2004 in “Pharmaceutical biotechnology” Finasteride effectively inhibits the enzyme steroid 5 alpha-reductase II.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” Neurosteroids like neuro-estrogen and neuro-androgen are crucial for brain function and can improve cognition and protect against aging-related decline.