research Update: The Pathogenesis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.
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research Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss With Oral Antiandrogens
Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.
research In Vitro Main Pathways of Steroid Action in Cultured Hair Follicle Cells: Vascular Approach
Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.
research Antiandrogen Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.
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 Diagnosis and Management of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss is common, worsens with age, and requires long-term treatment to manage.
research Finasteride
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer chances.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism: Androgen Role and Treatment Options
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Environmental Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Their Epigenetic Influence on Androgenetic Alopecia
Environmental factors and chemicals might affect hormone balance and contribute to common hair loss.
research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with a More Severe Form of COVID-19 Infection
Men with androgenetic alopecia and hypertension may experience more severe COVID-19.
research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors—Reply
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.
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 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Disorder of Androgen Metabolism in Males
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may be caused by changes in how the body processes male hormones.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.
research Actions of Isotretinoin and Etretinate on the Pilosebaceous Unit
Isotretinoin shrinks sebaceous glands without affecting hair or skin color, unlike etretinate.
research Lack of Effect of Topical Finasteride Suggests an Endocrine Role for Dihydrotestosterone
Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
research Use of Androgen Lowering Medications Finasteride and Dutasteride Do Not Substantially Alter Risk of Incident HCV-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Men
Androgen lowering medications don't significantly change HCV-related liver cancer risk in men.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – An Overview
PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing symptoms like irregular periods and acne, and increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
research Quality of Life Issues in Male Pattern Hair Loss
Male pattern hair loss negatively affects quality of life, but drug treatments can help.
research Placental mRNA Expression of Neurokinin B Is Increased in PCOS Pregnancies with Female Offspring
Neurokinin B levels are higher in the placentas of women with PCOS who have female babies.
research Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
research Hyperinsulinism, Insulin Resistance, and Fertility
Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinism are linked to fertility issues and can worsen symptoms of PCOS.
research A Review of the Role of Estrogen in Dermal Aging and Facial Attractiveness in Women
Estrogen helps keep skin healthy and may make women look younger and more attractive.
research Commentary: Unroofing for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Why and How
Unroofing is an effective, less invasive, and cost-effective surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa with low recurrence and improved patient quality of life.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Review of the Science and Current Obstacles
The document concludes that we need more research to understand Telogen Effluvium and find effective treatments.
research COVID-19 Pandemic: What About the Gonads?
COVID-19 may affect male fertility and women might have better outcomes due to hormonal and immune differences.
research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox with Clinical Consequences
Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
research Identification of Androgen-Inducible TGF-β1 Derived from Dermal Papilla Cells as a Key Mediator in Androgenetic Alopecia
TGF-β1 from dermal papilla cells suppresses hair growth, and targeting it may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
research Anti-Müllerian Hormone Gene Polymorphism Is Associated With Androgen Levels in Chinese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients With Insulin Resistance
Certain gene variations are linked to higher male hormone levels in Chinese women with PCOS and insulin resistance.
research The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism
Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.