research Depo-Provera: an injectable contraceptive.
Depo-Provera effectively prevents pregnancy but has many side effects and safety concerns, leading to its ban in the U.S.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
780-810 / 1000+ resultsresearch Expression and Activity Assay of Human Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Type II in CHO Cells
Finasteride effectively inhibits the enzyme steroid 5 alpha-reductase II.
research A randomized prospective study to evaluate the efficacy of various topical treatment modalities in patients of alopecia areata
0.05% betamethasone dipropionate is the most effective treatment for mild alopecia areata.
research Repigmentation of hair after latanoprost therapy
Latanoprost therapy potentially caused a woman's white hair to darken again.
research Localized corticosteroid delivery in alopecia areata using microneedle patch technology
research Natural Product-Inspired Bis(trifluoromethyl) Phenyl Hydroxycinnamate Derivatives as Promising Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase Type-1: Synthesis, In Vitro, and In Silico Studies
New compounds show promise as nonsteroidal treatments for hair loss.
![The Synthesis of (−)-4-Methyl-8-Chloro-Trans-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-Octahydrobenzo-[f]-Quinolin-3-One-[3-14C] (LY300502-14C) via a Circuitous Route](/images/research/73bab8dc-bdf0-45e3-8ef7-73d0d4b93cb1/small/21074.jpg)
research The synthesis of (−)-4-methyl-8-chloro-trans-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,10b-octahydrobenzo-[f]-quinolin-3-one-[3-14C] (LY300502-14C]) via a circuitous route
Scientists made a carbon-14 labeled version of a drug with a 48% yield and over 99% purity.
research Recalcitrant widespread alopecia areata in a child treated successfully with oral methylprednisolone pulse therapy
Oral methylprednisolone pulse therapy helped an 11-year-old regrow 80% of his hair in six months.
research THE EFFECTS OF THE SYNTHETIC AND NATURAL HORMONE OF THE ADRENAL CORTEX ON MELANIN DEPOSITION IN ADRENALECTOMIZED BLACK RATS FED DIETS ADEQUATE AND DEFICIENT IN THE FILTRATE FACTORS OF VITAMIN B1
Synthetic hormone treatment reduces melanin and hair growth in rats.
research Costunolide—A Bioactive Sesquiterpene Lactone with Diverse Therapeutic Potential
Costunolide may have multiple health benefits, including promoting hair growth and protecting against cancer and diabetes, but more research is needed.
research Analysis of metabolic characteristics of epristeride in zebrafish based on LC-Q-TOF MS and its potential applications in doping control
Epristeride's metabolism in zebrafish helps improve doping detection methods.
research Comparison of Sequential Cyproterone Acetate/Estrogen Versus Spironolactone/Oral Contraceptive in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Both cyproterone acetate and spironolactone effectively reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research β-sitosterol in Yijing Hugui decoction prevents cyclophosphamide-induced premature ovarian insufficiency via the AKT1/Nrf2 pathway
research Urinary 5-ene-steroid excretion in non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency (NC-3BHSD)
Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.
research Serenoa repens and N‐acetyl glucosamine/milk proteins complex differentially affect the paracrine communication between endothelial and follicle dermal papilla cells
Serenoa repens and N-acetyl glucosamine/milk proteins complex may help with hair growth and prevent hair loss.
research Stereocontrolled synthesis of all eight stereoisomers of the putative anti-androgen cyoctol
Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
research The Treatment of Alopecia Universalis with Methyl Prednisolone (Medrol)
Methyl prednisolone helps most patients with alopecia universalis regrow hair.
research 5α-Reductases In Human Physiology: an Unfolding Story
We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
research 701 Signaling networks between stem cell precursors, transit amplifying progenitors, and their niche in developing hair follicles
Blocking Prostaglandin D₂ (PGD₂) could help treat hair loss.
research Systemic dexpanthenol as a novel treatment for female pattern hair loss
Dexpanthenol improves hair growth and satisfaction in women without side effects.
research Effects of Dehydroepiandrosterone Therapy on Pubic Hair Growth and Psychological Well-Being in Adolescent Girls and Young Women with Central Adrenal Insufficiency: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Trial
DHEA therapy improves pubic hair growth and psychological well-being in young females with central adrenal insufficiency.
research Crystallization Engineering in Aza-Steroid: Application in the Development of Finasteride
A new method was developed to purify finasteride for better medical use.
research Role of GABA-active neurosteroids in the efficacy of metyrapone against cocaine addiction
Neurosteroids may help metyrapone reduce cocaine addiction.
research Development and optimization of finasteride-loaded microemulsions for transdermal delivery
Finasteride-loaded microemulsions, made with cinnamon oil, Tween20, propylene glycol, and water, can help maintain stemness of dermal cells, potentially aiding in hair regeneration.
research 459 Estetrol prevents catagen progression in healthy and female pattern hair loss hair follicles ex vivo
Estetrol may help prevent hair loss and support hair growth in women.
research 892 Behavior of the two circulating androgens testosterone and DHEA and their main intracellular metabolites in an androgen-sensitive sebocyte cell line
Testosterone affects androgen receptors and lipid storage in cells, while DHEA does not convert to testosterone or affect these receptors in the same way.
research Serenoa repens induced erectile dysfunction: Underdiagnosis and phytovigilance
Saw palmetto may cause erectile dysfunction and needs better safety monitoring.
research Serum androgen bioactivity is low in children with premature adrenarche
research Pharmacokinetic and Therapeutic Dose Comparison of Diane-35 and IVF-C Inj 5000 IU in Common Quail
Both steroids, especially cyproterone acetate, harm quail's vital organs.
research [Local therapy of androgenetic alopecia with 17 alpha-estradiol. A controlled, randomized double-blind study (author’s transl)].
Hair lotions with 17 alpha-estradiol can reduce hair loss but won't regrow new hair.