Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common disorder causing symptoms like acne and infertility, and it's managed based on symptoms, not just test results. Treatment can improve fertility and reduce miscarriage risk.

New sulfur-containing steroid analogs show promise for more targeted medical treatments.

Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.

The androgen receptor's shape-changing ability helps it function but can lead to cancer treatment resistance.

Finasteride affects brain and blood steroids, causing lasting sexual and emotional side effects.

Measuring plasma testosterone glucosiduronate is a reliable way to detect high male hormone levels in women.

New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.

Topical minoxidil is effective and safe for hair regrowth in Middle Eastern men with early baldness, with better results in younger patients and certain types of baldness.

Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Taking 1 mg/day finasteride for hair loss significantly lowers PSA levels in men, which may affect prostate cancer screening.

Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.

The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.

Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.

Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.

Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

The model suggests that scalp tension could lead to hair loss, with factors like blood vessel hardening, enlarged oil glands, and poor microcirculation also playing a role. It also hints at a possible link between skull shape and baldness pattern.

All types of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can treat hair loss, but homologous PRP works best due to its higher platelet count and growth factors from multiple donors.

Multimodal minoxidil microemulsion is more effective in treating hair loss than minoxidil alone.

Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.

Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.

Finasteride may cause mental and sexual side effects, with hand preference and sexual orientation possibly affecting severity.

The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.

Avicequinone C, a compound found in the Avicennia marina plant, can reduce hair loss by inhibiting a hormone linked to androgenic alopecia.

Lower doses of dexamethasone can safely reduce high DHEAS levels in women with androgenic disorders.

The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.

Some curcumin-like compounds can effectively and safely block the enzyme linked to hair loss and other conditions related to male hormones.

Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.