research The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism
Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.
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research Androgens in Women: Critical Evaluation of Methods for Their Determination in Diagnosing Endocrine Disorders
The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.
research Repurposing Steroidogenesis Inhibitors for the Therapy of Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Promises and Caveats
Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
research Progestogens in Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.
research Hirsutism: From Diagnosis to Use of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Women
Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
research Potential Factors Contributing to Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
research Therapeutic Control of Androgen Action
Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Associated Hirsutism in Adolescents
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.
research Update on Idiopathic Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
research Pharmacological Options for Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
research The Role of Androgens in Hormone Replacement Therapy
Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
research Glioblastoma Cells Express Crucial Enzymes Involved in Androgen Synthesis: 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase, 17-20α-Hydroxylase, 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase, and 5α-Reductase
Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.
research Recent Therapeutic Developments for Acne
New acne treatments include combination creams, advanced retinoids, and light therapies, focusing on safety and patient adherence.
research Mild Cutaneous Manifestation in Two Young Women with Extraordinary Hyperandrogenemia
Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.
research Determination of Rat 5α-Reductase Type 1 Isozyme Activity and Its Inhibition by Novel Steroidal Oxazolines
New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
research Markers of Peripheral Androgen Action In Vivo and In Vitro
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
research Assessment of the Relationship Between Serum High Molecular Weight Adiponectin Hormone Levels and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have lower adiponectin hormone levels and are more likely to have insulin resistance.
research Combined Oral Contraceptives Promote Androgen Receptor And Estrogen Receptor Alpha Upregulation In The Female Prostate (Skene’s Paraurethral Glands) Of Adult Gerbils (Meriones Unguiculatus)
Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.
research Long-Term Satisfaction and Tolerability with Low-Dose Flutamide: A 20-Year Surveillance Study on 120 Hyperandrogenic Women
Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
research Steroid Hormones: Overview and Medical Applications
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
research Early Postnatal Allopregnanolone Levels Alteration and Adult Behavioral Disruption in Rats: Implications for Drug Abuse
Changing allopregnanolone levels in baby rats affects their adult behavior and alcohol use.
research Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and the Heterozygote Carrier
Identifying nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and carriers of CYP21 mutations is challenging, and genetic counseling is recommended due to their prevalence.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research An Overview of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
research Treatments for Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Systematic Review and Treatment Algorithm
More research is needed to find the best treatment for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp.
research Compendium of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Its Relevance in Glycation and Diabetes
PCOS is linked to diabetes and insulin resistance, and managing AGEs may help treat related symptoms.
research Pharmacological Treatment of Alopecia
Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
research A Teenage Girl with Unexpected Pubertal Changes
The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.
research The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Challenges and Opportunities in Adolescent Medicine
Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.