research Normal Fur Development and Sebum Production Depends on Fatty Acid 2-Hydroxylase Expression in Sebaceous Glands
FA2H is essential for normal fur and sebum production in mice.
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research Recent advances in thiasteroids chemistry
New sulfur-containing steroid analogs show promise for more targeted medical treatments.
research 7 Regulation of androgen receptor and 5α-reductase in the skin of normal and hirsute women
The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.
research Metabolism of Minoxidil, a New Hypotensive Agent 11: Biotransformation following Oral Administration to Rats, Dogs, and Monkeys
Minoxidil metabolizes similarly in monkeys and humans, but differently in dogs and rats.
research Acanthosis nigricans and the metabolic syndrome
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that may indicate a higher risk for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and more research is needed to understand and treat it.
research Management of CAH during pregnancy
With careful management, people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can have successful pregnancies and become parents.
research Women's midlife health Reframing menopause
The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.
research Purification and characterization of rat liver minoxidil sulphotransferase
Enzyme purified and characterized for minoxidil sulphation in rat liver.
research Association of Insulin Resistance with Hyperandrogenia in Women
Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.
research The diagnosis of nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, based on serum basal or post-ACTH stimulation 17-hydroxyprogesterone, can lead to false-positive diagnosis
Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.
research Expression of steroidogenic enzymes in human sebaceous glands
Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.
research Guidelines for the Use of Acitretin in Psoriasis
Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
research Electrochemical studies on minoxidil and its determination in tablets by differential-pulse polarography
Method measures minoxidil in tablets accurately and easily.
research Aromatic plants as cosmeceuticals: benefits and applications for skin health
Aromatic plants can naturally help prevent skin aging and improve skin health.
research Minoxidil prevents 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine-induced serotonin depletions: role of mitochondrial ATP-sensitive potassium channels, Akt and ERK
Minoxidil prevents serotonin loss from MDMA by affecting potassium channels and increasing Akt phosphorylation.
research The effects of minoxidil on pulmonary and systemic hemodynamics in hypertensive man.
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and increases heart efficiency, but may raise lung artery pressure in some people.
research Adrenal Gland Disease in Ferrets
Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.
research Rapid Blood Pressure Control With Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure and initially increases plasma renin activity without raising aldosterone levels.
research Satoyoshi syndrome: A rare multisystemic disorder requiring systemic and symptomatic treatment
A patient with Satoyoshi syndrome improved with a treatment combining several medications, including carbamazepine and methotrexate.
research Oxidative Modification in Human Hair: The Effect of the Levels of Cu (II ) Ions, UV Exposure and Hair Pigmentation
Reducing copper (II) ion levels in hair can decrease hair damage.
research Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
research Androgen Receptor Actions Modify Skin Structure and Chemical Carcinogen-induced Skin Cancer Susceptibility in Mice
Androgen receptor inactivation delays skin cancer onset and reduces incidence in mice, with gender differences in susceptibility.
research Development of growth factor-incorporating liposomes for integration into scaffolds as a method to improve tissue regeneration
Liposomal carriers can improve tissue regeneration by stabilizing and retaining growth factors.
research Carvone Decreases Melanin Content by Inhibiting Melanoma Cell Proliferation via the Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (cAMP) Pathway
Carvone helps treat skin issues by reducing melanin and stopping harmful cell growth.
research GC-MS Analysis and Phytochemical Screening of Indigofera tinctoria (Linn.) Leaf Extract Characterizing its Medicinal Use
Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract has many compounds that support its traditional medicinal uses.
research 4-(Alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives as androgen receptor antagonists for the topical suppression of sebum production
Chemicals called 4-(alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives can potentially reduce oil production on skin, which could help treat conditions like acne and hair loss.
research Electrophoretic variability in human hair: Comparative sodium dodecyl sulfate‐polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of body and head hair proteins
Keratin proteins are consistent across different hair types from the same person.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but has notable side effects.
research Biotinidase deficiency characterized by skin and hair findings
Biotin supplements improved skin and hair problems in a girl with biotinidase deficiency.
research Phytochemical studies on traditional herbal medicines based on the ethnopharmacological information obtained by field studies
Over 150 new molecules with biological activities were found in traditional herbal medicines, some with potential for new drug development.