research Is There a Role for 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Transgender Individuals?
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may not be effective or safe for transgender individuals, and more research is needed.
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research Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.
research Androgen Effects in Mammals
Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
research Hormone Treatment for the Adult Transgender Patient
Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.
research Dimorphic Regulation of the MafB Gene by Sex Steroids in Hamsters (Mesocricetus Auratus)
Sex steroids affect the MafB gene differently in male and female hamsters.
research Kennedy's Disease and Partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: Report of 4 Cases and Literature Review
The conclusion is that adult males with muscle weakness and hormonal imbalances should be tested for Kennedy's disease.
research Molecular Genetics of Androgen Insensitivity
Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
research Sex Hormones and Acne: The Role of the Skin as an Endocrine Organ
Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.
research Hormonal Therapies for Individuals with Intersex Conditions
research Intracrine Androgen Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Action Revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research Impact of Estrogens in Males and Androgens in Females
Both estrogens and androgens are important for health in both males and females.
research Clinical Biochemistry of Dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
research Research Gaps in Medical Treatment of Transgender and Nonbinary People
More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.
research Androgen Treatment in Adolescent Males With Hypogonadism
Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.
research New Insights Into Testosterone Biosynthesis: Novel Observations From HSD17B3 Deficient Mice
Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.
research Physiology of Male Gonadotropic Axis and Disorders of Sex Development
Understanding genes and hormones is crucial for managing male puberty and sex development disorders.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Male androgenetic alopecia involves hair follicle miniaturization due to DHT, with potential treatments using inhibitors and blockers.
research New Dimensions in Hirsutism
Laser hair removal is safe and effective for fair-skinned people with dark hair, and using eflornithine with laser treatments can improve results.
research Prevalence and Types of Androgenetic Alopecia in North Anatolian Population: A Community-Based Study
Androgenetic alopecia is common in north Anatolia, affecting more men than women.
research Frequency of Dyslipidemia in Male Patients Presenting With Androgenic Alopecia at Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi
Many men with androgenic alopecia also have dyslipidemia.
research 5α-Reductase Isozymes and Androgen Actions in the Prostate
5α‐reductase isozymes are crucial for prostate development and health, and targeting them can help prevent and treat prostate issues.
research Physiological and Pharmacological Features of the Non-Saponin Components in Korean Red Ginseng
Korean Red Ginseng has beneficial components that help with stress, immunity, fatigue, memory, blood flow, and disease protection.
research Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Significantly Impacts the Prevalence of Abnormal Glucose Tolerance Among Indian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Lessons From a Large Database of Two Tertiary Care Centers on the Indian Subcontinent
The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.
research Purified Vitexin Compound 1 Inhibits UVA-Induced Cellular Senescence in Human Dermal Fibroblasts by Binding Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1
Vitexin Compound 1 may help reduce skin aging caused by UVA light.
research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
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 Androgens and Hair Growth
Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
research Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
The document concludes that rapid identification, isolation, and strict infection control are crucial to manage SARS outbreaks.
research Higher Body Mass Index Is Associated With Greater Severity of Alopecia in Men With Male-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Higher BMI links to worse hair loss in Taiwanese men.
research Distribution and Localization of Hydrophobic and Ionic Chemical Groups at the Surface of Bleached Human Hair Fibers
Bleaching hair removes its protective top layer and exposes more hydrophilic groups, changing its chemical surface and affecting how it interacts with products.