Dr. Walter Unger presented information regarding an ongoing study on culturing hair matrix cells to produce unlimited donor hair. Because […]

Abstract: Previous studies in this laboratory identified a series of 7 alpha-alkylamide analogues of 17 beta-oestradiol which are pure antioestrogens. […]

Abstract: Androgens, in particular dihydrotestosterone (DHT), play a key role in differentiation, growth, and maintenance of the mammalian prostate. Production […]

Abstract: The hair follicle is a cyclic, self-renewing epidermal structure which is thought to be controlled by signals from the dermal papilla, […]

Abstract: Four new azasteroid inhibitors of steroid 5 alpha-reductase were compared to the benchmark compound finasteride, each at a dose […]

Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the effects of 2 different 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride and MK-0434) […]

Abstract: A four-period, two-panel, single-rising-dose study (0.1-100 mg) was conducted in healthy males to investigate the pharmacodynamics, tolerability and pharmacokinetics […]

Researchers announced the discovery of a gene which causes a rare form of hair loss, and may eventually be used […]

Editorial Note: Some people have interpreted this story as saying that DHT does not cause baldness. That is not the […]

Abstract: The hormonal effects after a 10-day administration of a 4-azasteroid inhibitor of 5 alpha-reductase, MK-0963 (previously L-654,066), were evaluated […]