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research Finasteride Promotes Worsening of the Cardiac Deleterious Effects of Nandrolone Decanoate and Protects Against Genotoxic and Cytotoxic Damage
![Risks for Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Diseases in Both Male and Female Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia](/images/research/83104a71-0192-4d7a-a555-e1ed39d8352c/small/3631.jpg)
research Risks for Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Diseases in Both Male and Female Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
People with androgenetic alopecia, both men and women, are more likely to develop heart diseases in the future.
![Carriers of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Are Not at Increased Risk for Hyperandrogenism](/images/research/3fee48c6-c5ee-4670-a079-81bca7df0575/small/15599.jpg)
research Carriers of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Are Not at Increased Risk for Hyperandrogenism
People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.
![Hyperuricemia Is Associated With Androgenetic Alopecia In Men: A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study](/images/research/4e0e73a2-8071-4628-9418-b5e0cb25c5d5/small/4803.jpg)
research Hyperuricemia Is Associated With Androgenetic Alopecia In Men: A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study
High uric acid levels link to male pattern baldness, especially in young men.
![New Populations with Increased Cardiovascular Risk: Cardiovascular Disease in Dermatological Conditions](/images/research/a0b96e3c-d02c-4892-8bda-980440ad339d/small/14062.jpg)
research New Populations with Increased Cardiovascular Risk: Cardiovascular Disease in Dermatological Conditions
Some skin conditions may increase the risk of heart disease, but are not yet included in cardiovascular prevention guidelines.
![Androgenization in Women: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment](/images/research/21b2176c-0563-4453-88d6-cd0975212b0f/small/26604.jpg)
research Androgenization in Women: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial for managing androgenization in women effectively.
![Male Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors](/images/research/084fdfb4-eb64-42f0-ae15-226b3401429d/small/3530.jpg)
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Men with male pattern baldness are more likely to have heart disease risk factors, so they should get heart screenings early.
![Abstracts From The 55th European Society Of Human Genetics Conference: E-Posters](/images/research/df4c7ee5-87e3-4f0b-8b60-488d17f4b9c4/small/20114.jpg)
research Abstracts From The 55th European Society Of Human Genetics Conference: E-Posters
Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
![Plasma Androsterone/Epiandrosterone Sulfates as Markers of 5α-Reductase Activity: Effect of Finasteride in Normal Men](/images/research/c035b3b3-a818-4a41-b9d7-8f0f42f5db29/small/2157.jpg)
research Plasma Androsterone/Epiandrosterone Sulfates as Markers of 5α-Reductase Activity: Effect of Finasteride in Normal Men
Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.
![Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism: Biochemical Criteria](/images/research/560058a3-cdb0-4b2b-a6dc-5bb48a7611e8/small/15200.jpg)
research Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism: Biochemical Criteria
The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.
![C19 and C21 5β/5α Metabolite Ratios in Subjects Treated with the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Comparison of Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency](/images/research/526e7f8d-4333-4c69-a151-74c2f19f0fa3/small/1929.jpg)
research C19 and C21 5β/5α Metabolite Ratios in Subjects Treated with the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Comparison of Male Pseudohermaphrodites with Inherited 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
research Metabolism of Androgens by Isolated Human Beard Hair Follicles
Human beard hair follicles change testosterone into other related hormones, but don't much change androstenedione into testosterone.
![5α-Reductase Activity in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis](/images/research/a7e63a24-1a4d-44f8-b4d5-b311ea15d23e/small/13770.jpg)
research 5α-Reductase Activity in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
![Urinary Steroids in Men with Male-Pattern Alopecia](/images/research/f850ca9f-8002-4614-a0f0-16de70138a80/small/15427.jpg)
research Urinary Steroids in Men with Male-Pattern Alopecia
Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.
![Androgenic Effect of Testosterone and Its Metabolites in Relation to Their Biotransformation in the Skin](/images/research/0e8edaf4-35f7-4a8b-b894-ac63a01aaef0/small/28333.jpg)
research Androgenic Effect of Testosterone and Its Metabolites in Relation to Their Biotransformation in the Skin
Testosterone and some of its forms can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in skin.
![ADT-G as a Promising Biomarker for Peripheral Hyperandrogenism in Adult Female Acne](/images/research/6495df80-e0da-46c6-87c9-78df3467a60f/small/18336.jpg)
research ADT-G as a Promising Biomarker for Peripheral Hyperandrogenism in Adult Female Acne
ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.
![Behavior of the Two Circulating Androgens Testosterone and DHEA and Their Main Intracellular Metabolites in an Androgen-Sensitive Sebocyte Cell Line](/images/research/8ab69fe5-46d4-4966-b313-e2253796d6c3/small/15903.jpg)
research Behavior of the Two Circulating Androgens Testosterone and DHEA and Their Main Intracellular Metabolites in an Androgen-Sensitive Sebocyte Cell Line
Testosterone affects androgen receptors and lipid storage in cells, while DHEA does not convert to testosterone or affect these receptors in the same way.
![A Comparison of Cabergoline and Bromocriptine in the Treatment of Hyperprolactinemic Amenorrhea](/images/research/a8f7ba9f-cff8-41d4-b6a9-9213049a4e69/small/21060.jpg)
research A Comparison of Cabergoline and Bromocriptine in the Treatment of Hyperprolactinemic Amenorrhea
Cabergoline is more effective and has fewer side effects than bromocriptine for treating women with hyperprolactinemic amenorrhea.
![The Dose-Response of Percutaneous Estradiol Implants on the Skeletons of Postmenopausal Women](/images/research/4d253817-3be9-4bfa-bde5-f2a7928276bc/small/21062.jpg)
research The Dose-Response of Percutaneous Estradiol Implants on the Skeletons of Postmenopausal Women
Higher doses of oestradiol implants improve bone density in postmenopausal women.
![Oral Contraceptives and Risk of Breast Cancer in Women Aged 20–54 Years](/images/research/e34ccdd5-9cc2-4b58-a339-54ee78e0c5b8/small/21057.jpg)
research Oral Contraceptives and Risk of Breast Cancer in Women Aged 20–54 Years
Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially starting before age 20, may increase the risk of early-onset breast cancer.
![Response to Letter: Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss](/images/research/8a621a0b-674f-4afa-8329-d7ea2c2892c2/small/4049.jpg)
research Response to Letter: Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss
Finasteride's sexual side effects not caused by androgen deficiency or SRD5A inhibition.
![Criteria for Defining Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as a Predominantly Hyperandrogenic Syndrome: An Androgen Excess Society Guideline](/images/research/d496f882-8f47-4bad-879a-c446b2311d71/small/15204.jpg)
research Criteria for Defining Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as a Predominantly Hyperandrogenic Syndrome: An Androgen Excess Society Guideline
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be seen mainly as a condition of excess male hormones, with a focus on this in its definition.
![Effects of Finasteride (MK-906), a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens in Male Volunteers](/images/research/e9c6e066-528b-48e3-b1af-cfd12bf1de95/small/1933.jpg)
research Effects of Finasteride (MK-906), a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens in Male Volunteers
Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
![Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus](/images/research/be7695df-a2e4-47f6-88d7-0108f717c69d/small/21025.jpg)
research Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.
![Steroids And Steroid-Like Compounds](/images/research/dc3d82d7-35ae-4681-84df-99d793427c27/small/15549.jpg)
research Steroids And Steroid-Like Compounds
Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.
![Androgen Conjugates: Physiology and Clinical Significance](/images/research/67c8e8f2-a2c6-4aaa-a117-d4436176e596/small/28256.jpg)
research Androgen Conjugates: Physiology and Clinical Significance
Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
![Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature](/images/research/f2d715f5-5fc4-4d7c-932d-6f8b0acda37f/small/4196.jpg)
research Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature
PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.
![Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss](/images/research/824c608f-baf9-4268-8d62-00aa9db47e53/small/3889.jpg)
research Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.