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![Medical Treatment of Hirsutism](/images/research/5abc11fb-70d3-441d-a26a-98831be32093/small/27548.jpg)
research Medical Treatment of Hirsutism
The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.
![Physiologic Skin Changes Associated With Pregnancy](/images/research/d70774e8-1d74-4b79-b07b-5e61fd964fec/small/25343.jpg)
research Physiologic Skin Changes Associated With Pregnancy
Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
![Fadrozole And Finasteride Exposures Modulate Sex Steroid- And Thyroid Hormone-Related Gene Expression In Silurana (Xenopus) Tropicalis Early Larval Development](/images/research/c68767c4-ed53-41c5-ad0a-a10b50df5e4f/small/2944.jpg)
research Fadrozole And Finasteride Exposures Modulate Sex Steroid- And Thyroid Hormone-Related Gene Expression In Silurana (Xenopus) Tropicalis Early Larval Development
Fadrozole and finasteride change gene expression related to sex hormones and thyroid hormones in frog larvae development.
research Management of Hirsutism
Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
![Steroidal 5α-Reductase and 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase (CYP17) Inhibitors Useful in the Treatment of Prostatic Diseases](/images/research/d8ce08f7-330c-47b2-83cc-7f1f5be83619/small/14505.jpg)
research Steroidal 5α-Reductase and 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase (CYP17) Inhibitors Useful in the Treatment of Prostatic Diseases
Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
![Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss](/images/research/824c608f-baf9-4268-8d62-00aa9db47e53/small/3889.jpg)
research Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.
![Estrogens And The Hair Follicle](/images/research/7d701b1a-4218-4ebf-83ae-3915df69951e/small/25038.jpg)
research Estrogens And The Hair Follicle
Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.
![Anti-Androgens May Protect Against Severe COVID-19 Outcomes: Results From a Prospective Cohort Study of 77 Hospitalized Men](/images/research/c438745b-bbd0-43a1-9c85-aab09f39b505/small/11541.jpg)
research Anti-Androgens May Protect Against Severe COVID-19 Outcomes: Results From a Prospective Cohort Study of 77 Hospitalized Men
Anti-androgens, like finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone, may lessen the severity of COVID-19 in men, leading to fewer ICU admissions.
![Safety of Testosterone Use in Women](/images/research/33920ad2-7a41-4fd6-9267-a9ba27085bca/small/14993.jpg)
research Safety of Testosterone Use in Women
Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.
![A Combined Regimen of Cyproterone Acetate and Testosterone Enanthate as a Potentially Highly Effective Male Contraceptive](/images/research/323ec8b7-e9e7-422a-aaef-f8e6b5429b61/small/15628.jpg)
research A Combined Regimen of Cyproterone Acetate and Testosterone Enanthate as a Potentially Highly Effective Male Contraceptive
The combination of cyproterone acetate and testosterone enanthate is highly effective in preventing sperm production and could be a good reversible male contraceptive.
![Hunting the Genes in Male-Pattern Alopecia: How Important Are They, How Close Are We and What Will They Tell Us?](/images/research/08e1816a-99ce-4702-85d8-92b06aef6d42/small/18487.jpg)
research Hunting the Genes in Male-Pattern Alopecia: How Important Are They, How Close Are We and What Will They Tell Us?
Genes play a significant role in male-pattern baldness, and understanding them could lead to new treatments and insights into related health issues.
![Investigation of the Male Pattern Baldness Major Genetic Susceptibility Loci AR/EDA2R and 20p11 in Female Pattern Hair Loss](/images/research/d973f7ab-b9c0-4416-9760-fdd0b41c2503/small/3182.jpg)
research Investigation of the Male Pattern Baldness Major Genetic Susceptibility Loci AR/EDA2R and 20p11 in Female Pattern Hair Loss
AR/EDA2R gene linked to early-onset female hair loss, but 20p11 gene not involved.
![Prediction of Male-Pattern Baldness from Genotypes](/images/research/d373343f-e855-4c0c-b7c6-c814a83be3ac/small/14276.jpg)
research Prediction of Male-Pattern Baldness from Genotypes
Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
![Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review](/images/research/dbc092d3-5a17-4ed9-9536-594689764b43/small/25219.jpg)
research Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
![5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Are Associated With Reduced Frequency of COVID-19 Symptoms in Males With Androgenetic Alopecia](/images/research/0b4442cf-4f5f-4be3-abba-5f6f05e25b7a/small/5185.jpg)
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Are Associated With Reduced Frequency of COVID-19 Symptoms in Males With Androgenetic Alopecia
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce COVID-19 symptoms in bald males.
![Spironolactone: An Anti-Androgenic and Anti-Hypertensive Drug That May Provide Protection Against the Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in COVID-19](/images/research/8688a347-6f22-4979-947c-f681cb69a3a8/small/17431.jpg)
research Spironolactone: An Anti-Androgenic and Anti-Hypertensive Drug That May Provide Protection Against the Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in COVID-19
Spironolactone might help protect against severe lung problems in COVID-19 patients.
![Assessment of the Usefulness of Dihydrotestosterone in the Diagnostics of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia](/images/research/654fc185-dbc9-4d7d-bc96-25a383c2d83e/small/3490.jpg)
research Assessment of the Usefulness of Dihydrotestosterone in the Diagnostics of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
![Repurposing Existing Drugs for COVID-19: An Endocrinology Perspective](/images/research/6f5e0d43-a933-4f89-bab0-75fe7d1e47b6/small/12127.jpg)
research Repurposing Existing Drugs for COVID-19: An Endocrinology Perspective
Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
![What Every Physician Should Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](/images/research/2f1de66c-0eda-47b2-87c6-785ea4082c1a/small/28102.jpg)
research What Every Physician Should Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.
![Androgenetic Alopecia in COVID-19: Comparison to Age-Matched Epidemiologic Studies and Hospital Outcomes With or Without the Gabrin Sign](/images/research/6a1cef73-78aa-4284-8a6c-753f9c22c32d/small/5007.jpg)
research Androgenetic Alopecia in COVID-19: Comparison to Age-Matched Epidemiologic Studies and Hospital Outcomes With or Without the Gabrin Sign
AGA linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes in men.
![Novel Agents for the Treatment of Alopecia](/images/research/01ac0ecd-f386-4fda-b122-4a677aa337d7/small/25225.jpg)
research Novel Agents for the Treatment of Alopecia
New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
![Microneedles Mediated Bioinspired Lipid Nanocarriers for Targeted Treatment of Alopecia](/images/research/1bd2999c-d6e6-4a17-bcf7-f12d4cf11aad/small/11556.jpg)
research Microneedles Mediated Bioinspired Lipid Nanocarriers for Targeted Treatment of Alopecia
A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.
![Hormonal Prevention of Prostate Cancer](/images/research/74249c45-3971-424a-a5f3-d2b9388e45d6/small/28707.jpg)
research Hormonal Prevention of Prostate Cancer
Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.
![Topically Used Herbal Products for the Treatment of Hair Loss: Preclinical and Clinical Studies](/images/research/b0828138-7645-42ed-b472-085b4c30d08a/small/18188.jpg)
research Topically Used Herbal Products for the Treatment of Hair Loss: Preclinical and Clinical Studies
Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
![Dihydrotestosterone Regulates Hair Growth Through the Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway in C57BL/6 Mice and In Vitro Organ Culture](/images/research/51ba93e3-a0f8-4ee5-8e8e-8909321bbb3a/small/12146.jpg)
research Dihydrotestosterone Regulates Hair Growth Through the Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway in C57BL/6 Mice and In Vitro Organ Culture
Dihydrotestosterone affects hair growth by changing the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, with low levels helping and high levels hindering growth.
![The Efficacy and Use of Finasteride in Women: A Systematic Review](/images/research/2d17f6ae-ff66-451a-94da-5dfd6d2832b5/small/4558.jpg)
research The Efficacy and Use of Finasteride in Women: A Systematic Review
Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.
![Expression of Concern: Potential Risk for Developing Severe COVID-19 Disease Among Anabolic Steroid Users](/images/research/5054c435-5453-40fd-bb0f-1d3beca8c85b/small/34251.jpg)
research Expression of Concern: Potential Risk for Developing Severe COVID-19 Disease Among Anabolic Steroid Users
Anabolic steroid users may face higher risk of severe COVID-19.
![Neuropsychological Assessment in Elderly Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with Dutasteride](/images/research/f540116a-c0c4-472d-857e-f2afb0d5e2e5/small/17832.jpg)
research Neuropsychological Assessment in Elderly Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with Dutasteride
Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
![Effects of Dihydrotestosterone on Rat Dermal Papilla Cells In Vitro](/images/research/8a156e09-19cb-48ce-806b-adfe5ad1396b/small/12804.jpg)
research Effects of Dihydrotestosterone on Rat Dermal Papilla Cells In Vitro
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) doesn't affect rat skin cell growth, but it does change cell cycle, protein levels, and other cell functions, potentially shortening hair growth cycle.