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      Pharmacological Basis for Clinical Use of Antiandrogens

      research Pharmacological Basis for Clinical Use of Antiandrogens

      January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
      Contraception And The Skin

      research Contraception And The Skin

      2 citations, August 1987 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
      Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.
      Androgens and Hair Growth

      research Androgens and Hair Growth

      209 citations, September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
      Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
      Hirsutism

      research Hirsutism

      12 citations, May 2005 in “Current obstetrics and gynaecology/Current obstetrics & gynaecology”
      Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.
      Cutaneous Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      research Cutaneous Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      5 citations, March 2020 in “Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research”
      Skin problems in PCOS, like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, may not always indicate high male hormone levels and need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
      Androgens and Cardiovascular Disease

      research Androgens and Cardiovascular Disease

      658 citations, June 2003 in “Endocrine reviews”
      Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.
      Molecular Mechanisms of Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Molecular Mechanisms of Androgenetic Alopecia

      229 citations, August 2002 in “Experimental Gerontology”
      AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
      Androgens and Alopecia

      research Androgens and Alopecia

      165 citations, December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology”
      Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
      The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source

      research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source

      159 citations, July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews”
      Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
      Androgens and Human Hair Growth

      research Androgens and Human Hair Growth

      157 citations, April 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology”
      Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
      An Update on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

      research An Update on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

      151 citations, December 2004 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences”
      Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
      Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease

      research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease

      101 citations, April 1994 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism”
      5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
      Hormones and the Pilosebaceous Unit

      research Hormones and the Pilosebaceous Unit

      97 citations, March 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology”
      Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.