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November 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The new LC-MS/MS method is more accurate and reliable than traditional immunoassays for measuring steroids in serum.
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January 2008 in “Talanta” New, cheaper method measures finasteride in tablets accurately and quickly.
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June 2001 in “Neuroscience Letters” Finasteride may affect fetal brain development and increase arousal, but more research is needed for safety confirmation.
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May 2022 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” 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.
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January 1961 in “Archives of dermatology” Corticosteroid injections helped eyebrow hair regrow in men with alopecia areata.
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January 2008 in “Annals of Dermatology” Combining Cyclosporine A with low-dose corticosteroids effectively treats severe alopecia areata.
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January 2015 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” New method accurately measures finasteride in medicine using NQS.
November 2025 in “Journal of Laboratory Medicine” Chronic stress increased after lockdown, especially in young adults and females.
April 2022 in “Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology” PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.
December 2020 in “Jurnal Wiyata: Penelitian Sains dan Kesehatan” Aloe vera peel extract gel helps speed up the healing of minor burns in rabbits.
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may help improve hair density in primary cicatricial alopecias (PCAs) patients, but more trials are needed to confirm its benefits.
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March 2020 in “Poster presentations” SLE patients need careful diagnosis to distinguish infections from disease flares for proper treatment.
October 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian Indonesia” Cinnamon essential oil and virgin coconut oil hair tonic promoted hair growth, with the highest concentration performing better than the positive control.
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November 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.
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December 2017 in “Scientific reports” The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.
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October 2008 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” Coumarin derivatives show promise as anti-estrogenic agents for treating breast cancer, with some in clinical trials.
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February 1994 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin affects mouse skin and may regulate skin functions.
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March 2020 in “BMC plant biology” Graphene oxide and indole-3-acetic acid together inhibit root growth in Brassica napus L. by affecting multiple plant hormone pathways.
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January 2006 in “Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine” SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.
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April 2013 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
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November 2010 in “Talanta” Researchers developed a reliable method to measure testosterone and epitestosterone in urine for medical and anti-doping use.
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May 2010 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.
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October 1993 in “Endocrinology” Finasteride blocks progesterone production in specific tumor cells, potentially causing side effects.
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July 1994 in “PubMed” Finasteride, when taken daily, lowers dihydrotestosterone levels but doesn't noticeably affect adrenal steroid production, except by blocking the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The effects of estrogen on human scalp hair growth are unclear and need more research.
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December 2000 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.
January 2016 in “Journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research” Angiopteris evecta extracts significantly promote hair growth in rabbits.
August 2007 in “Contact Dermatitis” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing canrenone.