research The fatty acids and the skin: a focus on the n-6 family of unsaturated fatty acids
Linoleic acid is important for healthy skin, and while most people get enough from their diet, not having enough can cause skin and hair problems.
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Linoleic acid is essential for healthy skin, and while deficiency is rare in Western societies, it can cause dry, scaly skin and hair loss.
research Causal effects of omega‐6 and LDL‐C on androgenetic alopecia: A Mendelian randomization study
Omega-6 and LDL cholesterol increase the risk of hair loss.
research Deletion of Deoxyribonucleic Acid Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor Abrogates Genomic and Nongenomic Functions of Vitamin D
Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
research In vivo evidence for an increase in 5alpha‐reductase activity in the rat central nervous system following morphine exposure
Morphine increases testosterone breakdown in the rat brain and spinal cord.
research Untargeted metabolomics analysis of plasma metabolic characteristics in patients with acne and insulin resistance
Patients with acne and insulin resistance have different blood metabolites compared to those with only acne, which could help in diagnosis and treatment.
research Anabolic and Metabolic Effects of Testosterone and Other Androgens: Direct Effects and Role of Testosterone Metabolic Products
Testosterone and its metabolites have varied effects on different body systems, especially during puberty.
research Hair growth-promoting activity of ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer, an industrial crop-derived functional material
Ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng promotes hair growth and could be a natural alternative for treating hair loss.
research Pharmacokinetics and Bioconversion of Dehydroepiandrosterone after Application of Dexamethasone in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher 5alpha-reductase activity, affecting steroid levels.
research Pharmakokinetik und Biokonversion von Dehydroepiandrosteron nach Dexamethason-Vorbehandlung bei Frauen mit dem Syndrom der polyzystischen Ovarien
Women with PCOS have higher 5alpha-reductase activity, affecting steroid levels.
research Higher Levels of Serum Uric Acid Have a Significant Association with Lower Incidence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Healthy Korean Men
Higher uric acid levels are linked to fewer urinary symptoms in healthy Korean men.
research Critical Factors in Sample Collection and Preparation for Clinical Metabolomics of Underexplored Biological Specimens
Standardized procedures are crucial for collecting and preparing biological samples to ensure accurate clinical metabolomics results.
research How storage post sampling influences the stability of sebum when used for mass spectrometry metabolomics analysis?
Sebum samples remain stable under various storage conditions, making them suitable for remote and at-home testing.
research Serum biotin and zinc in male androgenetic alopecia
Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
research Association between serum melatonin and skin aging in an urban population of Mongolia
Lower melatonin levels are linked to more skin aging.
research Relation of urinary stone disease with androgenetic alopecia and serum testosterone levels
Balding and low testosterone increase risk of urinary stones.
research Evaluation of Serum Homocysteine Levels in Patients with Cutaneous-Oral Lichen Planus and Psoriasis Patients
Patients with psoriasis and cutaneous-oral lichen planus have higher blood homocysteine levels than healthy people.
research Serum androgens and prostate-specific antigen levels in androgenetic alopecia: is there a difference between frontal and vertex baldness?
Vertex baldness has higher DHT levels than frontal baldness, but testosterone and PSA levels are similar.
research Evaluating the serum zinc and vitamin D levels in alopecia areata
People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of zinc and vitamin D.
research Exogenous Testosterone Alone or With Finasteride Does Not Improve Measurements of Cognition in Healthy Older Men With Low Serum Testosterone
Testosterone with or without finasteride doesn't improve thinking skills in older men with low testosterone.
research Inhibition of Rat 5α-Reductase Activity and Testosterone-Induced Sebum Synthesis in Hamster Sebocytes by an Extract ofQuercus acutissimaCortex
An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
research Female pattern hair loss, sebum excretion and the end-organ response to androgens
Hair loss in women not always linked to increased oil production; other factors may be involved.
research Radioimmunoassay of Minoxidil in Human Serum
Minoxidil levels measured in human blood.
research Physiopathological role of the enzymatic complex 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase in the generation of progesterone and testosterone neuroactive metabolites
The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
research Gender difference in relationship between serum ferritin and 25-hydroxyvitamin D in Korean adults
Men and premenopausal women in Korea show different patterns in iron and vitamin D levels, with no clear pattern for postmenopausal women.
research Inhibition of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1–Induced Sebum Production by Bilobetin in Cultured Human Sebocytes
Bilobetin may help reduce acne by decreasing sebum production.
research Can serum vaspin levels predict clomiphene resistance in infertile women with PCOS?
Lower vaspin levels in the blood may indicate a better response to fertility treatment in women with PCOS.
research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis to Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research Influence of sex and functional status on the value of serum steroid profiling in discriminating adrenocortical carcinoma from adrenocortical adenoma
Serum steroid profiling, especially 11-deoxycortisol, helps distinguish between adrenocortical carcinoma and adenoma, considering sex and functional status.
research High-resolution mass spectrometric investigation of the phase I and II metabolites of finasteride in pig plasma, urine and bile
Finasteride metabolites found in pigs match human studies, making pigs a valid model for human drug research.