research Biomedical Versus Cultural Constructions of Abnormality: The Case of Idiopathic Hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
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research Clinical Characterization of Men with Long QT Syndrome and Torsades de Pointes Associated with Hypogonadism: A Review and Pharmacovigilance Study
Low testosterone in men is a risk factor for a specific heart rhythm issue, and testosterone treatment may help prevent it.
research How to Diagnose and Treat Women with Excessive Hair
Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.
research Increased Insulin Sensitivity by Metformin Enhances Intense-Pulsed-Light-Assisted Hair Removal in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Taking metformin with intense-pulsed-light therapy improves hair removal for people with PCOS.
research Roles of Wnt7a in Embryo Development, Tissue Homeostasis, and Human Diseases
Wnt7a protein is crucial for development and tissue maintenance and plays varying roles in diseases and potential treatments.
research Case 21-2012
The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition, requiring urgent refeeding and monitoring.
research Cold X5 Hairlaser Used to Treat Male Androgenic Alopecia and Hair Growth: An Uncontrolled Pilot Study
The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Current Concepts in Aesthetic Endocrinology
Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.
research Tamoxifen-Induced Female Androgenetic Alopecia in a Patient with Breast Cancer
Tamoxifen caused hair loss in a 52-year-old woman.
research Alopecia And Hirsutism: Pathogenesis And Management Strategies
The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
research Menopausal Acne – Challenges And Solutions
Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 Deficiency Leads to Reduced Dominance-Related and Impulse-Control Behaviors
Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.
research New Biomarkers to Evaluate Hyperandrogenemic Women and Hypogonadal Men
The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.
research Targets to Treat Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
research Hyperandrogenism in Adolescent Girls
The conclusion is that a thorough approach is needed to diagnose and manage hyperandrogenism in teenage girls, recognizing its major psychological and health effects.
research Comprehensive Clinical Management of Hirsutism
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
research Progress and Prospects: Gene Therapy for Performance and Appearance Enhancement
Gene therapy shows promise for enhancing physical traits but faces ethical, safety, and regulatory challenges.
research New Lifestyle Drugs and Somatoform Disorders in Dermatology
The article concludes that dermatologists should prescribe lifestyle drugs carefully and consider mental health treatments for patients with disorders like BDD.
research Androgenic Alopecia in Females: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
research Anti-Androgenic Therapy with Finasteride Improves Cardiac Function, Attenuates Remodeling, and Reverts Pathologic Gene Expression After Myocardial Infarction in Mice
Finasteride improves heart function and repairs damage after heart attack in mice.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Increases Suicide-Related Aggressive Behaviors and Blocks Clozapine-Induced Beneficial Effects in an Animal Model of Schizophrenia
Finasteride raises suicide-linked aggression and stops clozapine's positive effects in schizophrenia animals.
research Testosterone-Like Immunoreactivity in Hair Measured in Minute Sample Amounts: A Competitive Radioimmunoassay with an Adequate Limit of Detection
The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.
research The Treatment of Acne
Early treatment of acne is important to prevent scarring and improve appearance, using medications that can have side effects.
research Spironolactone May Be a Cause of Hormonally Associated Vestibulodynia and Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Spironolactone might cause painful intercourse and decreased sexual arousal in women.
research Serum Biotin and Zinc in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
research Proteomic Analysis of Balding and Non-Balding Mesenchyme-Derived Dermal Papilla Cells from Androgenetic Alopecia Patients Using Online Two-Dimensional Reversed Phase-Reversed Phase LC-MS/MS
Found different proteins in balding and non-balding cells, giving insight into hair loss causes.
research Drug Eruptions in Dermatology
Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
research Update: The Pathogenesis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.
research The Effects of Estrogens on Linear Bone Growth
Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.
research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.