Androgenetic Alopecia in Women

Symptoms Increasing diffuse thinning of the hair occurs in the area of the middle parting. In this case, unlike androgenetic alopecia in men, not all hair is lost, but the scalp becomes visible over time. Often, a densely hairy strip remains frontally above the forehead. Dense hair is also still found on the sides and … Androgenetic Alopecia in Women

Gliclazide

Products Gliclazide has been commercially available in sustained-release tablet form and approved in many countries since 1978. The sustained-release dosage forms entered the market in 2001. In addition to the original Diamicron MR, sustained-release generics have been available since 2008. Sales of the non-retarded Diamicron 80 mg were discontinued in 2012. Structure and properties Gliclazide … Gliclazide

Nucleic Acids

Structure and properties Nucleic acids are biomolecules found in all living things on Earth. A distinction is made between ribonucleic acid (RNA, RNA, ribonucleic acid) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA, DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid). Nucleic acids are polymers composed of so-called nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of the following three units: Sugar (carbohydrate, monosaccharide, pentose): ribose in RNA, … Nucleic Acids

GnRH Analogs

Products GnRH analogs are commercially available in many countries in the form of injectables, implants, and nasal sprays, among others. The first agent to be approved was goserelin (Zoladex) in 1990. Structure and properties GnRH analogs are synthetically produced derivatives of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH, LHRH) produced in the hypothalamus. GnRH is a decapeptide and has … GnRH Analogs

Letrozole

Products Letrozole is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Femara, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Structure and properties Letrozole (C17H11N5, Mr = 285.3 g/mol) is a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It exists as a white to yellowish crystalline powder that is nearly odorless and virtually insoluble in water. Letrozole … Letrozole

Testosterone

Synonyms sex hormone, androgen, androstane, sex hormones Introduction Testosterone is a derivative of the sex hormone (androgen). Testosterone occurs in both sexes, but differs in concentration and effect. Tesotosterone is derived from testis (testicle) and steroid. The “inventor” of testosterone was Ernst Lageur, who was the first to extract bull testicles. In men, testosterone is … Testosterone

Side effects | Testosterone

Side effects Among the most frequently observed side effects, especially in the form of overdose abuse are the following: Liver Diseases Kidney damage Cardiac arrhythmias Diseases of the cardiovascular system Arteriosclerosis Gynecomastia (butt formation in men) Steroid acne see: Acne Mental illnesses like depression Poorer memory performance Decrease in sperm count Reduction of the testicles … Side effects | Testosterone

Drostanolone Propionate

Products In many countries, finished drug products containing drostanolone propionate (synonym: dromostanolone propionate) are no longer on the market. Masterid is no longer approved. Structure and properties Drostanolone propionate (C23H36O3, Mr = 360.5 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water due to its lipophilicity. Effects Dromostanolone propionate has anabolic … Drostanolone Propionate

Acne Treatment

Symptoms Acne is a collective name for diseases of the sebaceous gland apparatus and hair follicles. The skin disease occurs predominantly puberty. Not all forms require treatment. However, a minority of patients suffer from severe acne, which should be treated in order to avoid long courses of the disease and scars if necessary. Areas of … Acne Treatment

Serotonin

Introduction Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) is a tissue hormone and a neurotransmitter (transmitter of nerve cells). Definition Serotonin is a hormone and neurotransmitter, i.e. messenger substance of the nervous system. Its biochemical name is 5-hydroxy-tryptophan, which means that serotonin is a derivative, i.e. derivative of the amino acid tryptophan. The effect of a hormone and neurotransmitter always … Serotonin

Serotonin Syndrome | Serotonin

Serotonin Syndrome Serotonin can be administered in small doses as a medication if someone is suffering from depression, for example. However, if the approved daily dose that can be taken is exceeded or if serotonin can no longer be broken down correctly or completely, it accumulates in the body and triggers the serotonin syndrome. Syndrome … Serotonin Syndrome | Serotonin