research A randomized placebo-controlled study on the effects of pioglitazone on cortisol metabolism in polycystic ovary syndrome
Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
600-630 / 1000+ resultsresearch Steroid Sulfatase in the Human Hair Follicle Concentrates in the Dermal Papilla
Steroid sulfatase in hair follicles may be a target for treating hair loss.
research Activation of AR Sensitizes Breast Carcinomas to NVP-BEZ235's Therapeutic Effect Mediated by PTEN and KLLN Upregulation
Breast cancer treatments work better with AR activation, improving results and reducing side effects.
research Sequential estrogen-progestin addition to gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist suppression for the chronic treatment of ovarian hyperandrogenism: a pilot study.
The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.
research Synthesis and biological evaluation of esters of 16-formyl-17-methoxy-dehydroepiandrosterone derivatives as inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 2
Certain derivatives are more effective 5α-reductase type 2 inhibitors than finasteride.
research Isosexual Precocious Pseudopuberty Secondary to a Testosterone-Secreting Leydig Cell Testicular Tumour: True Isosexual Development Early After Surgery*
A boy's early puberty caused by a testicular tumor returned to normal after surgery.
research Pharmacologic Modulation of Sebaceous Gland Activity: Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
research Hair today, gone tomorrow
Two drugs, tofacitinib and ruxolitinib, may help regrow hair by activating hair follicles.
research Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists—A New Sprinkle of Salt and Youth
MR antagonists may improve skin health and wound healing, especially in aging.
research Evaluation of Therapeutic Potential of a Selective 5α-reductase Inhibitor against Glioblastoma: Molecular Docking and In Vitro Insights
research PROTACs in cancer therapy: targeted degradation of GPX4, PARP and epigenetic regulators
PROTACs show promise in cancer treatment by effectively degrading specific harmful proteins.
research Thymic Peptides Differentially Modulate Human Hair Follicle Growth
Some thymic peptides can increase human hair growth, while others may inhibit it.
research Comparative efficacy and safety of systemic steroids, oral JAK inhibitors and Contact Immunotherapy in the Treatment of severe alopecia areata: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Oral ritlecitinib and baricitinib are promising treatments for severe alopecia areata due to their balance of effectiveness and safety.
research [Dermatologic therapy unit anti-androgens].
Anti-androgens can help treat tough skin conditions like severe acne and excessive hair growth.
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 Editors' Picks
Collagen VII helps skin heal and stay strong, sirolimus may lower skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients, high-molecular-mass hyaluronan helps naked mole rats resist cancer, dermal γδ T cells aid in hair growth in rodents, and overexpression of IL-33 in mouse skin causes itchiness, offering a model for studying allergic inflammation treatments.
research Turning JAK STATic, a peek into the future of dermatology therapeutics
JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin diseases effectively and safely.
research The Case of the Elusive Androgen
The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.
research Targeting olfactory receptor OR2AT4: An innovative aptamer-based treatment for hair growth promotion
A new treatment using a DNA aptamer can promote hair growth by targeting a specific receptor.
research Effect of Carbamates on mRNA Encoding Lipid Enzymes in Hamster Flank Organs
Carbamates may help treat androgen-dependent conditions by changing how certain lipid enzymes are produced.
research Systemic Absorption and Pharmacokinetics of Five Novel Topical Dermatologic Agents: A Review
These new skin treatments are safer and more effective with minimal side effects.
research Antidiabetic and Wound Healing Effects of Smeathxanthone A
Smeathxanthone A improves wound healing and lowers blood sugar in diabetic mice.
research Effect of tofacitinib on the expression of noggin/BMP-4 and hair growth stimulation in mice
Tofacitinib helps mice grow more hair by increasing noggin and BMP4 levels, possibly better than minoxidil.
research Hand-Foot and Stump Syndrome to Sorafenib
Sorafenib may cause hand-foot and stump syndrome, requiring early detection and management.
research Saw Palmetto Extract Inhibits Metastasis and Antiangiogenesis through STAT3 Signal Pathway in Glioma Cell
Saw palmetto extract may help treat brain tumors by blocking a specific growth signal and blood vessel formation.
research Subcutaneous injection of genetically engineered exosomes for androgenic alopecia treatment
EX104 shows promise in treating hair loss by promoting hair growth and improving scalp health.
research THE EFFECT OF TOPICALLY APPLIED γ‐ORYZANOL ON SEBACEOUS GLANDS
γ‐Oryzanol ointment increases sebaceous gland activity and sebum production.
research <i>In-Vitro</i> Effect of Sex Steroids on Mouse Melanoma (B16F10) Cell Growth
Sex steroids, especially progesterone, can slow down the growth of mouse melanoma cells.
research Computational drug discovery of potential 5α-reductase phytochemical inhibitors and hair growth promotion using in silico techniques
Jamogenin from plants may help hair growth and is a potential alternative to finasteride.
research Insulin sensitiser agents alone and in co-treatment with r-FSH for ovulation induction in PCOS women
Myo-inositol may be more effective than metformin for inducing ovulation in women with PCOS.