research Treatment of Hirsutism with 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
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research Regulation of Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase in the Skin of Normal and Hirsute Women
The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.
research Pilosebaceous Physiology in Relation to Hirsutism and Acne
Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
research Hair Follicles and Associated Glands as Androgen Targets
Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
research Hormonal Prevention of Prostate Cancer
Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.
research Peripheral Androgens And The Role Of Androstanediol Glucuronide
Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.
research Androgenetic Alopecia And Hair Growth Promotion: Present And Future
Current research explores hair growth drugs, while future research aims for personalized treatments.
research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Metabolic Syndrome
People with androgenetic alopecia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia
Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
research The Expression of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 in Follicular Dermal Papillae Correlates with Therapeutic Efficacy of Finasteride in Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher IGF-1 levels in hair follicles link to better finasteride results for hair loss.
research Men With Kennedy Disease Have a Reduced Risk of Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with Kennedy disease have less chance of hair loss.
research Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
research Post-Finasteride Adverse Effects in Male Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report of Vitiligo
Finasteride may cause vitiligo, sexual issues, and depression; better treatments and predicting side effects needed.
research Expression of AKT1 Along with AKT2 in Granulosa-Lutein Cells of Hyperandrogenic PCOS Patients
The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.
research Hyperandrogenemia in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Association with Body Mass Index
High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
research Alopecia Triangularis Congenita in Combination with Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
research Does a Male Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Equivalent Exist?
Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.
research Evaluation of Sexual Function With an International Index of Erectile Function in Subjects Taking Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride for hair loss has minimal impact on sexual function.
research Therapeutic Advances in Trichology
Recent advances in hair loss treatments show significant progress.
research Male Breast Cancer After Finasteride Therapy for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
A man developed male breast cancer after four years of finasteride treatment for an enlarged prostate.
research Pathways to Inflammation: Acne Pathophysiology
Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Men and Women: A Comparative Study
Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.
research Male Baldness: Association with Coronary Artery Disease?
Male baldness is not significantly associated with coronary artery disease.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of the Subtypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Korean Patients
Korean patients with PCOS often have skin problems like acne and excess hair, with different symptoms based on their specific PCOS type.
research Genetic Variants in AR and SHBG and Resistance to Hormonal Castration in Prostate Cancer
Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.
research Presence of Mast Cells and Mast Cell Degranulation in Scalp Biopsies of Telogen Effluvium
The study suggests that mast cells might be involved in the hair loss condition telogen effluvium and could be a target for treatment.
research Hormonal Basis of Male and Female Androgenic Alopecia: Clinical Relevance
Hair loss in men and women is linked to high stress hormone levels and other hormonal imbalances, suggesting treatments should be customized to each person's hormones.
research Distinct Mechanisms Underlie Pattern Formation in the Skin and Skin Appendages
Different processes create patterns in skin and things like hair and feathers.
research Human Scalp Hair: Modulation by Various Factors and Hormones - Do Estrogens Inhibit or Stimulate? A Perplexing Perspective
The effects of estrogen on human scalp hair growth are unclear and need more research.
research The Biology of Hair Growth
Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.