research Medical Treatment Regimens of Hirsutism
Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
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research The Treatment of Acne
Early treatment of acne is important to prevent scarring and improve appearance, using medications that can have side effects.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update
Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.
research Sex Hormones and Antiandrogens Influence In Vitro Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells and Outer Root Sheath Keratinocytes of Human Hair Follicles
Certain sex hormones and antiandrogens can either slow down or speed up the growth of human hair follicle cells depending on their concentration.
research Dihydrotestosterone Induces Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion of Human Glioblastoma Cell Lines
Dihydrotestosterone increases growth and spread of human brain cancer cells, and blocking its formation might help treat this cancer.
research GC-MS Analysis and Phytochemical Screening of Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract Characterizing Its Medicinal Use
Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract has many compounds that support its traditional medicinal uses.
research Spironolactone, a Classic Potassium-Sparing Diuretic, Reduces Survivin Expression and Chemosensitizes Cancer Cells to Non-DNA-Damaging Anticancer Drugs
Spironolactone may make some cancer treatments more effective by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells survive.
research Proteomic Analysis of Balding and Non-Balding Mesenchyme-Derived Dermal Papilla Cells from Androgenetic Alopecia Patients Using Online Two-Dimensional Reversed Phase-Reversed Phase LC-MS/MS
Found different proteins in balding and non-balding cells, giving insight into hair loss causes.
research Rational Design of a Topical Androgen Receptor Antagonist for the Suppression of Sebum Production with Properties Suitable for Follicular Delivery
A new compound was created in 2010 that can control oil production when applied to the skin, and its effects are completely reversible after two weeks.
research Endocrine Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: Current Concepts
New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: The Use of Biomarkers for Predicting Alopecic Severity and Treatment Efficacy
Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy works for some but not all, and studying hair damage markers could improve prevention and treatment.
research Androgens in Women: Critical Evaluation of Methods for Their Determination in Diagnosing Endocrine Disorders
The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.
research Repurposing Steroidogenesis Inhibitors for the Therapy of Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Promises and Caveats
Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
research Facial Preservation Following Extreme Mummification: Shrunken Heads
Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.
research Progestogens in Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.
research Finasteride
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer chances.
research The Biology of Hair Growth
Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
research Polymeric Micelle Mediated Follicular Delivery of Spironolactone: Targeting the Mineralocorticoid Receptor to Prevent Glucocorticoid-Induced Activation and Delayed Cutaneous Wound Healing
Using polymeric micelles to deliver spironolactone topically could improve wound healing in skin affected by glucocorticoids.
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 Human Hair Outer Root Sheath Cells and Platelet-Lysis Exosomes Promote Hair Inductivity of Dermal Papilla Cells
HHORSC exosomes and PL improve hair growth treatment outcomes.
research Women's Health Considerations for Lipid Management
The conclusion is that managing cholesterol is important for women, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and with PCOS, and involves regular screening and careful treatment choices.
research Methodology and Challenges to Recruitment to a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Oral DHEA in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers had trouble finding enough participants for a trial on DHEA's effects on postmenopausal women's sexual desire.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical and Surgical Treatments
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.
research Co-Administration of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Worsens the Adverse Metabolic Effects of Prescribed Glucocorticoids
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors with prednisolone can worsen its negative effects on metabolism.
research The Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Clinical Manifestation of Drug-Induced Epigenetics Due to Endocrine Disruption
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
research Adverse Effects of Finasteride: Myths and Realities. An Updated Review
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction, sperm changes, and affect bone density and metabolism.
research The Role of Antimullerian Hormone in the Hormonal Workup of Women with Persistent Acne
Women with persistent acne and high levels of antimullerian hormone are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Treating Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Easier Said Than Done
Progesterone treatment improved seizures in a woman with menstrual cycle-related epilepsy, but a wrong medication worsened her condition.
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Women
Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
research Chapter 20: Pathogenesis and Treatment of Alopecias
Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia can be treated, but more effective and safer treatments are needed.