research Acanthosis Nigricans, Insulin Resistance, And Cutaneous Virilism
Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.
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810-840 / 1000+ results research Membrane Androgen Receptors May Mediate Androgen Reinforcement
Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.
research Identification of Anabolic Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators with Reduced Activities in Reproductive Tissues and Sebaceous Glands
Two new compounds were found to build bone and muscle without affecting reproductive organs and skin oil glands.
research The Female Pattern Hair Loss: Review of Etiopathogenesis and Diagnosis
Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.
research Sex Hormones and Sarcopenia in Older Persons
Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.
research HSD3B1 Genotypes Conferring Adrenal-Restrictive and Adrenal-Permissive Phenotypes in Prostate Cancer and Beyond
Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.
research Hair Loss in Elderly Women: A Dermatological Concern
Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.
research Gene Expression of Type 2 17β Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in Scalp Hairs of Hirsute Women
Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
research Hormone Therapy in Acne
Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
research Hair Loss and Hirsutism in the Elderly
Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.
research Relationship of Early-Onset Baldness to Prostate Cancer in African-American Men
Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.
research Genetic Basis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.
research Medical Treatment of Hirsutism in Women
Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.
research What Ages Hair?
Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
research Finasteride-Induced Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Type 2 Could Lead to Kidney Damage: An Experimental Animal Study
Finasteride may cause kidney damage.
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.
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research Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and Molecular Docking of 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one Analogs Containing the Piperazine Moiety
Analog 23 is a promising compound for prostate cancer treatment.
research TR3 Is Preferentially Expressed by Bulge Epithelial Stem Cells in Human Hair Follicles
TR3 is mainly found in hair follicle stem cells and may be involved in hair loss.
research The Role of Metformin in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helps improve symptoms and reproductive outcomes in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research What Ages Hair?
Hair aging is inevitable, but using the right hair care products can help maintain hair health.
research Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Lung Function: A Reason for Discontinuation During COVID-19 Pandemic?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors might worsen lung recovery in COVID-19 patients, suggesting a pause in their use.
research Effects of Testosterone on the Expression of Connexin 26 and Connexin 43 in the Uterus of Rats During Early Pregnancy
Testosterone changes important cell communication proteins in pregnant rats' uteruses, which might affect pregnancy success.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Progress and Therapeutic Potential
5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.
research A Role for Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 1 in Vascular Remodeling During Endometrial Decidualization
The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.
research Alopecia Caused by Isoniazid
The boy's hair loss was caused by the tuberculosis drug isoniazid but grew back after stopping the medication.
research In Silico Prediction of Metabolites in Petroselinum Crispum for Inhibiting Androgen Receptor as Treatment for Alopecia
Parsley contains compounds that might be good for treating hair loss.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: The Finasteride Story
Finasteride safely treats enlarged prostate and male-pattern baldness.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Taiwanese Women
Obesity is a major risk factor for insulin resistance in Taiwanese women with PCOS, which is also an independent risk factor for metabolic syndrome.
research Hair Cortisol in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.