research Steroid Hormones: Overview and Medical Applications
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
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research Telogen Effluvium: Comprehensive Overview and Treatment
Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.
research Skin Cancer: Understanding the Transformation from Conventional to Advanced Treatment Approaches
New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
research Testosterone Therapy for Women with Low Sexual Desire: A Position Statement from the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.
research Male Sex Hormones in Andrology Today
Testosterone is key for male sexual function, and treating hormone imbalances can improve sexual issues.
research Finasteride Promotes Worsening of the Cardiac Deleterious Effects of Nandrolone Decanoate and Protects Against Genotoxic and Cytotoxic Damage
Finasteride worsens heart damage from nandrolone decanoate but protects against cell damage.
research Hirsutism: From Diagnosis to Use of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Comprehensive Management in Primary Care
Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.
research Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride and Dutasteride Use: It's Time to Sound the Alarm
Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
research Effects of Cyproterone and Tamoxifen on Hair Waves in Mice
Cyproterone slightly inhibited hair growth in castrated mice, while tamoxifen significantly inhibited hair growth in castrated mice but not in normal mice.
research Testosterone: The Male Sex Hormone
More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
research Membrane Androgen Receptors May Mediate Androgen Reinforcement
Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.
research Treatment and Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia with PTH-CBD, a Collagen-Targeted Parathyroid Hormone Analog, in a Non-Depilated Mouse Model
PTH-CBD could help prevent and treat hair loss caused by chemotherapy in mice.
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 Parathyroid Hormone Linked to a Collagen Binding Domain Promotes Hair Growth in a Mouse Model of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in a Dose-Dependent Manner
A hormone linked to collagen helps hair grow back in mice after chemotherapy, and may also prevent bone loss.
research Emerging Medication for the Treatment of Male Hypogonadism
New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss Possibly Caused by Tamoxifen: Androgen Receptor Expression in the Outer Root Sheath in the Affected Area
Tamoxifen may cause female hair loss by increasing androgen receptor expression.
research ABC of Dermatology: Diseases of the Hair and Scalp
The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
research Modeling the Pharmacodynamics of Nandrolone Doping Drug and Implications for Anti-Doping Testing
The document concludes that finasteride can reduce nandrolone detection in doping tests, suggesting frequent testing and setting metabolite level thresholds for detection.
research Doping-Control Analysis of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Determination of Its Influence on Urinary Steroid Profiles and Detection of Its Major Urinary Metabolite
Finasteride affects urinary steroid profiles and can potentially hide steroid abuse in sports drug testing.
research Novel Agents for the Treatment of Alopecia
New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
research New Approaches to the Treatment of Osteoporosis
Future osteoporosis treatments should focus on increasing bone growth, with many promising options available.
research Therapeutic Androgen Receptor Ligands
Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.
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research The Biology of Hair Follicles
Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
research Hair as a Retrospective Calendar of Cortisol Production—Increased Cortisol Incorporation into Hair in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Hair cortisol levels can show increased stress during late pregnancy but only for up to six months.
research Diagnosis and Management of the Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-Alpha-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
research Medical Treatment of Hirsutism
The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-Alpha-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.