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research Sex hormones in SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility: key players or confounders?
Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.
![The Multiple Consequences of Obesity](/images/research/45a39abd-83b9-4548-9cef-2a6ad8654821/small/13035.jpg)
research The Multiple Consequences of Obesity
Obesity leads to physical, metabolic, reproductive issues, higher healthcare costs, and mental health problems.
![Study on the Efficacy and Potential Mechanism of Topical Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction against Androgenetic Alopecia Based on Ultrahigh Performance Liquid Chromatography Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry and RNA-seq](/images/research/fe6046e8-a39d-44fb-bb0a-b44b5c296db9/small/26486.jpg)
research Study on the Efficacy and Potential Mechanism of Topical Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction against Androgenetic Alopecia Based on Ultrahigh Performance Liquid Chromatography Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry and RNA-seq
The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
![Serum prostate spesific antigen levels in women with androgenetic alopecia](/images/research/987a832d-2e21-4bce-8603-1778f2e30a7d/small/4510.jpg)
research Serum prostate spesific antigen levels in women with androgenetic alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.
research Simultaneous quantitation of nine hydroxy-androgens and their conjugates in human serum by stable isotope dilution liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.
![Dihydrotestosterone inhibits hair growth in mice by inhibiting insulin-like growth factor-I production in dermal papillae](/images/research/f68d4676-c2a3-4cdb-a792-ba65b03d7dba/small/26123.jpg)
research Dihydrotestosterone inhibits hair growth in mice by inhibiting insulin-like growth factor-I production in dermal papillae
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.
![Are 2D:4D finger-length ratios an indicator of androgenetic alopecia in males?](/images/research/795da2df-2cf7-468e-b466-df6af3e9833c/small/3785.jpg)
research Are 2D:4D finger-length ratios an indicator of androgenetic alopecia in males?
Right hand finger ratio may predict male hair loss.
![Anti-Acne Agents Attenuate FGFR2 Signal Transduction in Acne](/images/research/009de2e0-f55c-4c10-a710-b214b5a3e96a/small/28538.jpg)
research Anti-Acne Agents Attenuate FGFR2 Signal Transduction in Acne
Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.
![An appraisal of laboratory models of androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review](/images/research/26da0baa-b4d7-4602-b7be-90e83dd993b8/small/5154.jpg)
research An appraisal of laboratory models of androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review
Better hair loss models needed for research.
![Glioblastoma cells express crucial enzymes involved in androgen synthesis: 3β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, 17‐20α‐hydroxylase, 17β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 5α‐reductase](/images/research/9f7410a9-fe1b-4e96-abd7-348a83786244/small/31769.jpg)
research Glioblastoma cells express crucial enzymes involved in androgen synthesis: 3β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, 17‐20α‐hydroxylase, 17β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 5α‐reductase
Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.
![Prostate-Sparing Effects in Primates of the Potent Androgen 7α-Methyl-19-Nortestosterone: A Potential Alternative to Testosterone for Androgen Replacement and Male Contraception1](/images/research/8b633ead-6404-412c-850a-f0fb6a98351c/small/15580.jpg)
research Prostate-Sparing Effects in Primates of the Potent Androgen 7α-Methyl-19-Nortestosterone: A Potential Alternative to Testosterone for Androgen Replacement and Male Contraception1
MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.
![Prostate-Specific Antigen as a Marker of Hyperandrogenism in Women and Its Implications for Antidoping](/images/research/e17f161f-f997-4add-b228-346490ff8e87/small/14090.jpg)
research Prostate-Specific Antigen as a Marker of Hyperandrogenism in Women and Its Implications for Antidoping
PSA levels could help detect illegal steroid use in female athletes but face challenges like cost and PCOS prevalence.
![Advances in male hormone substitution therapy](/images/research/c2efd720-ba7a-4f1a-a6a0-80706c7d6870/small/28698.jpg)
research Advances in male hormone substitution therapy
New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.
![The Role of Heat Shock Proteins in the Pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Review of the Literature](/images/research/756c2e16-4d3a-452e-900b-d37d0990179e/small/16728.jpg)
research The Role of Heat Shock Proteins in the Pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Review of the Literature
Heat Shock Proteins are important in the development of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and could be targets for new treatments.
![Bioactive metabolites of edible mushrooms efficacious against androgenic alopecia: Targeting SRD5A2 using computational approach](/images/research/6a5eca17-c4cf-4a53-aed1-5bc3cc22d932/small/5886.jpg)
research Bioactive metabolites of edible mushrooms efficacious against androgenic alopecia: Targeting SRD5A2 using computational approach
Certain compounds found in edible mushrooms may help treat hair loss.
![Risks for metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases in both male and female patients with androgenetic alopecia](/images/research/83104a71-0192-4d7a-a555-e1ed39d8352c/small/3631.jpg)
research Risks for metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases in both male and female patients with androgenetic alopecia
People with androgenetic alopecia, both men and women, are more likely to develop heart diseases in the future.
![Omega-6 highly unsaturated fatty acids in Leydig cells facilitate male sex hormone production](/images/research/252c1313-55fc-451a-8407-8ea644a95f43/small/16875.jpg)
research Omega-6 highly unsaturated fatty acids in Leydig cells facilitate male sex hormone production
Omega-6 fats in certain cells boost male hormone production.
![1408 INDUCTION OF SECRETED WNT FACTOR WISP1/CCN4 BY HUMAN PROSTATE STROMAL CELLS BY MICROENVIORNMENTAL HYPOXIA](/images/research/6ea8f72b-3141-40d1-a351-4c5bd966e4ec/small/26262.jpg)
research 1408 INDUCTION OF SECRETED WNT FACTOR WISP1/CCN4 BY HUMAN PROSTATE STROMAL CELLS BY MICROENVIORNMENTAL HYPOXIA
Human prostate cells produce more WISP1/CCN4 when there's not enough oxygen.
![Expression and Cellular Localization of Keratinocyte Growth Factor and Its Receptor in Human Hyperplastic Prostate Tissue<sup>1</sup>](/images/research/afb66853-5b2e-4466-bdd0-1e2423d4038d/small/20051.jpg)
research Expression and Cellular Localization of Keratinocyte Growth Factor and Its Receptor in Human Hyperplastic Prostate Tissue1
KGF and its receptor are found in enlarged prostate tissue and KGF strongly increases cell growth.
![Two cases of low-prostate-specific antigen localized prostate cancer incidentally detected by computed tomography](/images/research/9a12ea01-4b28-4b4e-b2c8-5dcf20e243c0/small/16963.jpg)
research Two cases of low-prostate-specific antigen localized prostate cancer incidentally detected by computed tomography
CT scans can find serious prostate cancer even when PSA levels are low.
![Species Differences in Prostatic Steroid 5<i>α</i>-Reductases of Rat, Dog, and Human](/images/research/7bae80eb-a0c1-49e7-99e1-2af7edafac0c/small/21215.jpg)
research Species Differences in Prostatic Steroid 5α-Reductases of Rat, Dog, and Human
Different animals have unique versions of the enzyme that changes testosterone into another hormone, which is important for creating effective treatments for prostate and hair loss conditions.
![The role of androgens in hormone replacement therapy](/images/research/79170f72-592c-4562-b887-55331c0aa588/small/15254.jpg)
research The role of androgens in hormone replacement therapy
Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
![Spironolactone and XPB: An Old Drug with a New Molecular Target](/images/research/50f46742-d812-4ede-8b1c-8c9c3bcc7948/small/15848.jpg)
research Spironolactone and XPB: An Old Drug with a New Molecular Target
Spironolactone, a heart and liver drug, has new uses including cancer treatment, viral infection prevention, and skin condition improvement.
![Antiandrogenic Therapy With Finasteride Attenuates Cardiac Hypertrophy and Left Ventricular Dysfunction](/images/research/c7e253f5-684d-4d0a-b96b-7d1a027348d2/small/3553.jpg)
research Antiandrogenic Therapy With Finasteride Attenuates Cardiac Hypertrophy and Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Finasteride helps reduce heart issues and improves heart function.
![The endocrinology of baldness](/images/research/077cd2aa-91c1-432c-9de1-30e40dbfa96c/small/14341.jpg)
research The endocrinology of baldness
Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.
![The Androgen Receptor Antagonizes Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling in Epidermal Stem Cells](/images/research/1e23ee09-7f8b-476d-9937-7986628b97cc/small/18593.jpg)
research The Androgen Receptor Antagonizes Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling in Epidermal Stem Cells
Androgen receptor activity blocks Wnt/β-catenin signaling, affecting hair growth and skin cell balance.
![Testosterone levels in relation to oral contraceptive use and the androgen receptor CAG and GGC length polymorphisms in healthy young women](/images/research/4448e44f-7b42-40bb-84ae-b7c164fa5561/small/15198.jpg)
research Testosterone levels in relation to oral contraceptive use and the androgen receptor CAG and GGC length polymorphisms in healthy young women
Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
![Alert to US physicians: DHEA, widely used as an OTC androgen supplement, may exacerbate COVID-19](/images/research/dfe3b935-754d-4a10-8a19-3860bc037db9/small/13241.jpg)
research Alert to US physicians: DHEA, widely used as an OTC androgen supplement, may exacerbate COVID-19
The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
![Intermittent Use of Testosterone Inactivating Pharmaceuticals Using Finasteride Prolongs the Time Off Period](/images/research/06662b2e-6a8c-4dbe-8c24-29574e818167/small/2661.jpg)
research Intermittent Use of Testosterone Inactivating Pharmaceuticals Using Finasteride Prolongs the Time Off Period
Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.