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This study found that male androgenetic alopecia patients had significantly lower serum zinc levels and suboptimal biotin levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting the potential value of zinc and biotin supplementation.

This study found that minicircle-based gene therapy significantly lowered total homocysteine levels and improved liver CBS activity in a mouse model of CBS deficiency.

In this study, serum PSA levels were higher in women with PCOS, suggesting it may serve as a marker for hyperandrogenism in this condition.

This case report illustrates the risk of skin necrosis in patients with high antiphospholipid antibody levels after stopping anticoagulation therapy, highlighting the necessity for careful monitoring.

This study found that in young Taiwanese women with PCOS, low sex hormone-binding globulin levels were associated with low HDL cholesterol levels, independent of insulin resistance and obesity.

This study found that in lamivudine-resistant hepatitis B patients, tenofovir significantly reduced HBV DNA levels faster and more consistently than adefovir, reaching undetectable levels in all treated patients by 44 weeks.

In these initial clinical studies, NAP monotherapy showed significant reductions in HBsAg levels among patients with chronic HBV, suggesting potential as part of future combination therapies.

This study found that using an oral contraceptive with bicalutamide significantly reduced hirsutism in women with PCOS compared to an oral contraceptive alone, although it increased total cholesterol and LDL levels.

This study found that the ethyl acetate fraction of Hibiscus rosa sinensis petals significantly reduced serum glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels in diabetic rats, with effects comparable to metformin.

This study observed that successful weight loss following bariatric surgery may improve some skin conditions and metabolic profiles, but also may lead to a decrease in vitamin B12 levels, suggesting a need for nutritional supplements.

This study found that Ficus carica extract enhanced fertility markers, including hormone levels and reproductive organ activity, in rats of both sexes, suggesting potential benefits for managing fertility issues.

In this study, 33 overweight women with normal hormone levels but showing PCOS symptoms experienced substantial reductions in acne lesions and improvements in hirsutism and menstrual irregularities after 8 weeks of Tracnil™ treatment, with minimal adverse reactions reported.

In this study, while young rats fed a commercial standard diet with possibly deteriorated oil showed normal growth, they also exhibited liver surface changes and altered serum lipid levels compared to those on a defined diet.

This study found that combining shikimic acid with Prunus mume fruit extract significantly reduces type I 5α-reductase levels in testosterone-stressed skin sebocytes, surpassing the effects of shikimic acid or standard acne treatments alone, and shows promise for stable, non-irritating acne remedies in cosmetic formulations.

This study found that 12-week oral supplementation of Ageratum conyzoides extract significantly reduced hairline recession and affected prostaglandin levels in adults with hair loss, though hair density increases were not statistically significant, and no improvements were found in other hair loss measures compared to placebo.

This study reports that hormonal therapies, particularly combined oral contraceptives, are commonly used and effective in treating acne in women, especially those with hormonal imbalances or specific acne patterns, regardless of their serum androgen levels.

Women with PCOS often have insulin resistance, abnormal lipid levels, and a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease; lifestyle changes and medication like metformin can help manage these risks.

This study observed dynamic behaviors such as cluster formation, migration, and active proliferation of transplanted bone marrow cells in a mouse model, providing insight into cellular-level changes post-transplantation.

This study found that KH053, combining Panax ginseng and bee-pollen, significantly reduced prostate weight and DHT levels, inhibiting BPH development in a rat model.

This study assessed the impact of hormonal contraceptives on liver function in 46 women aged 25-45 and found that contraceptive users, particularly those using combined oral contraceptives, had significantly higher liver enzyme levels compared to non-users, suggesting potential adverse effects that warrant further investigation.

This study introduced Cadd4, a peptide-based degrader developed using computer-aided drug design, which effectively reduced PCSK9 levels and increased LDL receptor expression, resulting in decreased plasma cholesterol and LDL-C levels in hypercholesterolemic mice, without liver toxicity.

This study concluded that selenium supplementation for ovarian cancer patients during chemotherapy may have several beneficial effects, such as increased antioxidant enzyme activity, reduced chemotherapy-related symptoms, and higher selenium levels in serum and hair.

This study found that all four treatments—flutamide, finasteride, ketoconazole, and EE-CPA—significantly reduced hirsutism, but EE-CPA and flutamide appeared most effective, with varying effects on androgen levels and side-effect profiles.

This study found that the combination of docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil is active and feasible for treating squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, with dose level I recommended for further testing.

In this study, corn silk extract treatment improved symptoms of testosterone-induced BPH by reducing specific mRNA expression and decreasing levels of 5α-R2, DHT, and PSA.

In this study, ethanamizuril was found to cause alopecia, biochemical changes, and organ damage at higher doses in rats, with a no-observed-adverse-effect level of 20 mg/kg over 30 days.

In this study, NIH hairless mice showed increased susceptibility to Listeria monocytogenes infection compared to NIH mice, potentially due to differences in gut microbiota and monocyte levels.

This case report describes a man who ingested a large amount of topical minoxidil solution and experienced serious and prolonged cardiovascular effects despite rapidly decreasing serum concentration levels.

In this study, researchers reported that adult females approaching menopause in Canada generally had similar or lower blood concentrations of toxic, essential, and trace elements compared to their peers, but most participants showed zinc levels below the proposed adequacy threshold.

This study observed that five out of fourteen individuals aged 13-16 years, who were homozygous for the p.C282Y mutation related to hemochromatosis, had increased liver and phlebotomy-mobilized iron levels.