research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update on Diagnosis and Management
FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.
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research Effect of Topical Application of Raspberry Ketone on Dermal Production of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I in Mice and on Hair Growth and Skin Elasticity in Humans
Raspberry ketone may help grow hair and improve skin elasticity.
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 Surgical Approach to Adolescent Obesity
Bariatric surgery may help severely obese teenagers but has risks and requires careful patient selection and long-term care.
research Dihydrotestosterone Inhibits Hair Growth in Mice by Inhibiting Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Production in Dermal Papillae
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.
research The Clinical Management of Hirsutism
The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
research New Approaches to the Treatment of Osteoporosis
Future osteoporosis treatments should focus on increasing bone growth, with many promising options available.
research The Rationale for Physiological Testosterone Replacement in Women
Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.
research Applications of Steroid Drugs Entrapped in Cyclodextrins
Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
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 Dihydrotestosterone Induces p27 Degradation via Direct Binding with SKP2 in Ovarian and Breast Cancer
Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.
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.
research Alpha-Spinasterol from Melandrium Firmum Attenuates Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in a Rat Model
α-spinasterol from Melandrium firmum can help reduce prostate enlargement.
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 Prostate-Sparing Effects in Primates of the Potent Androgen 7α-Methyl-19-Nortestosterone: A Potential Alternative to Testosterone for Androgen Replacement and Male Contraception
MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.
research The Role of Oxidative Stress in Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia
Oxidative stress increases in early hair loss, and family history plays a role; antioxidants may help future treatments.
research Rat Steroid 5α-Reductase Kinetic Characteristics: Extreme pH-Dependency of the Type II Isozyme in Prostate and Epididymis Homogenates
The activity of a specific rat enzyme in the prostate and epididymis is highly dependent on the acidity level.
research Update: The Pathogenesis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.
research Hair Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
research Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays for Doping Control of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Finasteride and Dutasteride
New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.
research Hirsutism: From Diagnosis to Use of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.
research Determination of Vitamin B3 Vitamer (Nicotinamide) and Vitamin B6 Vitamers in Human Hair Using LC-MS/MS
The method can measure vitamin B3 levels in human hair accurately.
research An Overview of Management of Drug-Induced Hair and Nail Disorders
Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Associated Hirsutism in Adolescents
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.
research Testosterone Concentrations and Oligomenorrhea in Women with Acne
Women with acne and irregular periods had higher active testosterone levels, which could suggest the usefulness of antiandrogen treatment.
research Alopecia and Hirsutism: Androgen-Dependent Skin Abnormalities in Women
The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.