January 2019 in “ISGE series” Estrogen helps prevent artery plaque by stopping monocyte capture in blood vessels.
May 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain drugs and supplements may contribute to hair loss in the frontal hairline in older women.
October 2021 in “Journal of Advanced Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Vitamin D helps improve PCOS by aiding insulin function and ovarian health.
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October 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Trilostane treatment led to full hair regrowth in most Pomeranians and all miniature poodles with alopecia X.
June 2024 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” Baricitinib successfully treated myasthenia gravis and alopecia in a patient.
January 2014 in “edoc (University of Basel)” Anabolic steroids and inflammation can disrupt androgen metabolism, potentially causing health issues.
June 2008 in “Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research” Certain drugs can block changes in brain receptors caused by alcohol withdrawal.
The treatment changed hormone levels and increased sexual behavior in female capuchin monkeys.
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November 1978 in “Annals of internal medicine” Spironolactone may help reduce excessive hair growth in women with high male hormone levels.
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December 2017 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” Sex and stress steroids quickly change brain cell structures in the hippocampus.
Early NAS level changes affect alcohol consumption vulnerability.
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October 2002 in “The FASEB Journal” Heart-specific steroid metabolism is crucial in cardiac hypertrophy.
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February 2009 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Pregnancy increases certain GABAA receptors in rat brains, influenced by steroid levels.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Ethanol boosts brain steroid production by activating NMDA receptors, affecting memory formation.
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October 2017 in “Behavioural Pharmacology” Fluoxetine's effectiveness as an antidepressant in mice depends on a specific protein activity and a 5-minute pretest.
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October 2016 Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.
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January 2024 in “Curēus” Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.
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January 2023 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” A man's severe skin reaction from cancer treatment improved with early diagnosis and proper medication.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.
80 citations
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April 2018 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
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June 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Reducing gefitinib dosage improved hair loss, but scarring remained.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The cause of Frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of hair loss, is complex, likely involving immune responses and genetics, but is not fully understood.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Chemotherapy often causes skin and hair issues, but early management can help improve patient care.
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April 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Erlotinib can cause scalp pustules and hair loss, needing early treatment with antibiotics and steroids.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Studying acne-related syndromes helps us understand acne causes and can lead to new treatments.
100 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Neuroactive steroids affect cocaine's rewarding effects through the ς1 receptor.
May 2018 in “KU ScholarWorks (The University of Kansas)” Targeting 5α-reductase type 1 may help manage Tourette-like symptoms.
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July 2015 in “Gene” DHT affects bone growth by altering gene activity in osteoblasts, potentially complicating steroid use.
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December 1997 in “Calcified Tissue International” Higher androgen levels and site-specific AR expression cause sex-related skeletal differences, and certain steroids can boost AR expression and androgen effects in bone cells.
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February 2019 in “Scientific reports” A brain-produced steroid causes increased scratching in mice with a skin condition similar to eczema.