research Anti-androgen therapy in dermatology: a review
Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
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research Hormonal regulation in male androgenetic alopecia—Sex hormones and beyond: Evidence from recent genetic studies
Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.
research Mechanism of action of androgen in hair follicles
Testosterone affects hair follicles differently across body sites, with beard hair follicles showing more activity of a specific enzyme and presence of androgen receptors compared to scalp hair.
research PHARMACOLOGICAL BASIS FOR CLINICAL USE OF ANTIANDROGENS
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
research Minoxidil sulfotransferase enzymatical activity in plants: A novel paradigm in increasing minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia
Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
research Prostaglandins in androgenetic alopecia in 12 men and four female
research 504 Angiogenic capabilities driven by dermal papilla cells and their modulation by androgen action
Androgens reduce hair growth by affecting cell differentiation and blood vessel formation.
research Everything you want to know about androgens
Androgens affect behavior, hair, bones, muscles, and the heart, and can be used to treat certain conditions.
research Non-competitive androgen receptor inhibition in vitro and in vivo
Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.
research The role of androgen therapy
Androgens, male hormones, play a role in both men and women's health, and testosterone therapy can help women with low levels, but it's not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or those with certain conditions.
research The new paradigm for androgenetic alopecia and plant-based folk remedies: 5α-reductase inhibition, reversal of secondary microinflammation and improving insulin resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
research Androgen Receptors and Androgen-Dependent Initiation of Protein Synthesis in the Prostate
Prostate cells have proteins that bind to specific hormones, which can increase protein production when activated by these hormones.
research PLASMA UNBOUND AND UNCONJUGATED ANDROGENS IN ORIENTAL MEN
Oriental men may have lower androgen activity affecting hair growth despite similar testosterone levels to Caucasian men.
research 부챗말 Glucopyranosyldiacylglycerol의 탈모방지 효능
Padina arborescens and its component MOGG may help prevent hair loss through several actions, including blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
research Thyroid receptor agonists for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Thyroid receptor agonists may treat male pattern baldness without harmful side effects.
research Novel Synthetic Steroid Derivatives: Target Prediction and Biological Evaluation of Antiandrogenic Activity
New steroid compounds may help with hormonal therapy and have potential benefits for glucose disorders, but more research is needed.
research Screening 5a-reductase Inhibitors from Plant Extraction for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in vitro
Coffee extract and caffeotannic acid can help treat hair loss.
research Regulation of the metabolic phenotype of human hepatocytes by glucocorticoids and androgens
Glucocorticoids reduce fat production in liver cells, while androgens increase it in females; manipulating certain enzymes can influence these effects.
research Inhibitory activities of Puerariae Flos against testosterone 5α-reductase and its hair growth promotion activities
Puerariae Flos extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
research Androgen effects on the skin
Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
research 5α-Reductase isozymes and aromatase mRNA levels in plucked hair from young women with female pattern hair loss
Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.
research Preliminary evidence of a peculiar hormonal profile in men with adverse effects after use of finasteride aginst androgenetic alopecia
research Synthesis, antiproliferative activity, acute toxicity and assessment of the antiandrogenic activities of new androstane derivatives
research Identification of bioactive compounds from thai plant extracts with hair growth promoting activity on human hair dermal papilla cells
Thai plant extracts, especially Avicennia marina, can promote hair growth by inhibiting certain enzymes and boosting growth factors.
research Topical antiandrogens. What use in dermatology?
Skin creams that block male hormones may help with hair growth, hair loss, and acne.
research Cell regeneration in the therapy of androgenic alopecia
Plant growth factors can help regrow hair in androgenic alopecia.
research 854 Dermal fibroblasts enhance growth factors production by androgens, and modulate keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation
Androgens increase growth factors in skin cells, which may lead to acne.
research HPLC Profiling and Insilco studies of Chochurus olitoris (Jute) Leave Fractions against Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 (SRD5α2)
Jute leaves may help reduce DHT levels, potentially aiding in conditions like hair loss and prostate issues.
research In Silico Prediction of Metabolite in Petroselinum Crispum in Inhibiting Androgen Receptor as Treatment for Alopecia
Parsley contains compounds that might be good for treating hair loss.
research Estudio de la expresión de receptores de andrógenos, estrógenos y progesterona mediante inmunohistoquímica en pacientes con alopecia frontal fibrosante
The study suggests a possible increase in androgen receptors in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.