research Inhibition of rat α-reductases by finasteride: Evidence for isozyme differences in the mechanism of inhibition
Finasteride effectively blocks rat enzymes, but with varying methods and strength.
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research Spironolactone is an Effective and Well Tolerated Systemic Antiandrogen Therapy for Hirsute Women*
Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.
research Cloning, expression and characterization of rhesus macaque types 1 and 2 5alpha-Reductase: evidence for mechanism-Based inhibition by finasteride
Finasteride inhibits enzyme activity in rhesus macaques, suggesting they're useful for evaluating similar drugs.
research Androgenic Alopecia
The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
research Thrombocytosis Associated with Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin
International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.
research Principles of Therapy of Skin Diseases
Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.
research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
research SRD5A3 Is Required for Converting Polyprenol to Dolichol and Is Mutated in a Congenital Glycosylation Disorder
Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene cause a new type of glycosylation disorder by blocking the production of a molecule necessary for protein glycosylation.
research Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis: A rare reticulate pigmentary disorder
Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
research The role of Paraoxonase 1 in Alopecia Areata, a Marker and a Severity Index
Lower Paraoxonase 1 levels in alopecia areata patients suggest antioxidant treatment might help.
research Characterization of recombinant human liver dehydroepiandrosterone sulfotransferase with minoxidil as the substrate
Human liver enzyme DHEA ST helps process minoxidil.
research Zinc deficiency or genetic mutations?—A case report of hair heterochromia in the context of MC1R genetic mutations
A boy's hair turned red because of genetic mutations, not lack of zinc.
research Does myo-inositol oxygenase, the only enzyme to catalyze myo-inositol in vivo, play a role in the etiology of polycystic ovarian syndrome?
The enzyme myo-inositol oxygenase is not linked to the cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research 17 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 3 deficiency in the Mediterranean population.
A genetic defect causes males in some Mediterranean populations to be born with ambiguous genitalia and develop male traits at puberty.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitors in androgenetic alopecia
research Selenium In Thioredoxin Reductase: Resistance To Oxidative Inactivation, Oxidation States, And Reversibility Of Chemical Reactions
Selenium in proteins helps prevent over-oxidation and supports chemical reversibility.
research Evidence for Increased 5α-Reductase Activity During Early Childhood in Daughters of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.
research 5α-Metabolism in Finasteride-Treated Subjects and Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.
research Delayed Diagnosis of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 2 Deficiency
Consider rare forms of CAH for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Male pseudohermaphroditism due to 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency: Studies on the natural history of the defect and effect of androgens on gender role
Individuals with this condition often develop male traits and identities at puberty despite being raised as females.
research The impact of oxidative stress in the androgenic alopecia in women
Oxidative stress plays a role in female pattern baldness, causing an imbalance between harmful and protective elements in the body.
research GPRC6A-Duox1 Axis Regulates the Hair Cycle Through H2O2 Generation
The GPRC6A-Duox1 axis helps control hair growth and loss by affecting hydrogen peroxide production.
research Pityriasis rubra pilaris
Pityriasis rubra pilaris is a rare skin disorder with reddish-orange patches and thickened skin, needing better treatment understanding.
research C19and C215β/5αMetabolite Ratios in Subjects Treated with the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Comparison of Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency*
Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
research A case of MBTPS1 ‐related disorder due to compound heterozygous variants in MBTPS1 gene: Genotype–phenotype expansion and the emergence of a novel syndrome
A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
research Structure of human type II 5 alpha-reductase gene
The human type II 5α-reductase gene has a specific structure important for understanding certain medical conditions.
research NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SECTION ON DERMATOLOGY AND SYPHILIS
An 8-year-old boy with Recklinghausen's Disease shows various symptoms and is from a family with close genetic ties.
research KERATIN 17-related recessive atypical pachyonychia congenita with variable hair and tooth anomalies
A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
research Investigation of Paraoxanase Enzyme Polymorphism in Patients with Alopecia Areata
There is no significant link between alopecia areata and the PON1 enzyme polymorphisms studied.
research Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis: A report of a case with delayed onset alopecia and onychodystrophy
DPR can cause skin, hair, and nail issues, sometimes appearing later in life.