A new microneedle patch helps repair spinal cord injuries by reducing scarring and promoting nerve growth.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cyclosporin A, a drug, reduces TGF-β2 expression in skin cells, potentially causing excessive hair growth through a process involving the calcineurin/NFAT pathway.
October 2023 in “Indian journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A woman lost vision in one eye after a forehead injection, but prompt treatment led to partial vision recovery.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” New therapies targeting skin neuroimmune interactions could treat neuropathic pain.
February 2025 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” Finasteride can help with hair loss and prostate issues but may negatively affect mood and the nervous system.
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January 1989 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.
January 2008 in “US endocrinology” Mutations in the glucocorticoid receptor gene cause reduced sensitivity to glucocorticoids and may lead to poor response to treatment.
January 2007 in “UKnowledge (University of Kentucky)” Steers with winter hair coats and reduced sweating struggled with heat, leading to less grazing and poor performance.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Studies” Dextroamphetamine may help treat alopecia areata.
October 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” A man had a severe allergic reaction to sulfasalazine, with symptoms improving after treatment and follow-up.
December 2005 in “Endocrine-related cancer” A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.
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July 2011 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” 12 citations
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November 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” Neuroregulation is crucial for skin wound healing and can be targeted to improve recovery.
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 2018 in “Biology of reproduction” Diet changes hormone levels in pregnant ewes by affecting metabolism, not placental synthesis.
September 2025 in “Tạp chí Da liễu học Việt Nam” Combining oral methylprednisolone with microneedle radiofrequency improves hair growth in alopecia areata but may cause pain and side effects.
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January 2019 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Oral mini-pulse methylprednisolone is an effective and safe treatment for alopecia areata.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Sex hormones may be linked to inflammation in Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
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April 2020 in “Biomolecules” Brassinosteroids may be useful in treating cancer, infections, and other diseases.
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Cortisone reductase deficiency can cause high androgen and cortisol levels and may be missed in women with similar symptoms.
April 2026 in “Almanac of Clinical Medicine” High-dose glucocorticoid therapy clears skin lesions in pemphigus vulgaris but causes side effects like weight gain and muscle weakness.
August 2020 in “Current psychopharmacology” Pregnancy and nursing increase certain brain activities in rats, but these changes disappear when the babies are taken away.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.
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May 2024 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Fetal ovaries produce different hormones than adult ovaries, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals may affect this process.
23 citations
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February 1979 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
August 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” 3 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Low DHEA-S levels might be linked to alopecia areata and could be a potential treatment target.
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May 2020 in “Arthritis research & therapy” DHT inhibition may increase spinal bone growth in ankylosing spondylitis.
Dexamethasone-primed stem cell media shows promise in treating lupus by reducing symptoms and inflammation.
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June 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” Corticosteroid injections for hair loss can cause skin thinning.