research Cyproterone Acetate: A Genotoxic Carcinogen?
Cyproterone acetate may cause liver cancer at high doses, but is considered safe at recommended doses for approved uses.
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research Evaluation of New Pregnane Derivatives as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New pregnane derivatives are effective at inhibiting an enzyme linked to hair loss and reducing oil gland activity.
research Androgen Receptors And Their Biology
Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.
research Significance of the Polyglutamine Tract Polymorphism in the Androgen Receptor
The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.
research Androgen Replacement in Women: A Commentary
Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.
research Testosterone Target Therapy: Focus on Immune Response, Controversies, and Clinical Implications in Patients with COVID-19 Infection
Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.
research Trichotillometry: A Technique for Hair Assessment
Trichotillometry is a reliable method to measure hair strength and assess hair loss treatments.
research Urinary Steroids in Women with Androgenic Alopecia
Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.
research Intracrinology and the Skin
DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
research The Neurobiology of Sexual Function
Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
research The Therapeutic Use of Androgens in Women
Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
research Androgenic and Anti-Androgenic Effects of Progesterone Derivatives with Different Halogens as Substituents at the C-6 Position
Different halogens on progesterone derivatives can either block or mimic male hormone effects, depending on their type and amount.
research Menstrual Disorders in Adolescents
The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.
research Hyperandrogenism After Menopause
A postmenopausal woman's increased male hormone levels were successfully treated with surgery.
research The Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome: Two Cases of a Novel Pathogenic Variant in the Glucocorticoid Receptor Gene
A new gene variant causes glucocorticoid resistance in a mother and son.
research An Open-Label Randomized Multicenter Study Assessing the Noninferiority of a Caffeine-Based Topical Liquid 0.2% Versus Minoxidil 5% Solution in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Caffeine-based liquid 0.2% is as effective as minoxidil 5% for treating male hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in a Patient with Klinefelter Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review
Finasteride may effectively treat hair loss in Klinefelter Syndrome patients.
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 Women With Clinically Significant Hirsutism Always Have Detectable Endocrinological Abnormalities
Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.
research Women With Clinically Significant Hirsutism Always Have Detectable Endocrinological Abnormalities
All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
research Male Pattern Hair Loss: Current Understanding
Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.
research The Tendency Towards the Development of Psychosexual Disorders in Androgenetic Alopecia According to the Different Stages of Hair Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study
More hair loss leads to higher risk of psychosexual disorders, especially in women.
research Obesity and Female Androgenic Alopecia: A Cause and an Effect?
Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.
research Dermatological Problems of Puberty
Puberty often causes skin issues like acne and excessive sweating, and treatments require patience as results may vary.
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research Synthesis and In Vitro Study of 17β-[N-Ureylene-N,N′-Disubstituted]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as Selective Inhibitors of Type I 5α-Reductase
New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.
research FCE 28260, A New 5α-Reductase Inhibitor: In Vitro and In Vivo Effects
FCE 28260 is a stronger and longer-lasting inhibitor of 5α-reductase than finasteride, which may make it a better treatment for certain medical conditions.
research Clinical Review 74: Dermatological Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders
Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.
research Adrenal Steroid Precursors Exert Potent Androgenic Action in the Hamster Sebaceous Glands of Flank Organs and Ears
Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.
research Alterations in Androgen Conjugate Levels in Women and Men with Alopecia
Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.