Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

PSA might help diagnose PCOS and related skin issues, but more research is needed.

Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.

Exposure to finasteride in the womb caused lasting reproductive issues in male rats.

Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.

Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.

Minoxidil helps grow longer, thicker hair in bald scalps of stumptailed macaques, and early treatment is more effective.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.

Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.

Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.

The review found no clear link between vitamin D receptor gene variations and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.

NcoA4 may have roles beyond helping control gene activity, possibly affecting cell behavior and stability.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.

Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.

Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.

Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.

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.

High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

Carbamates may help treat androgen-dependent conditions by changing how certain lipid enzymes are produced.

Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.

Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.