research Inhibition of Skin 5α-Reductase by Oral Contraceptive Progestins In Vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
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research Outcome of Long-Term Treatment with the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride in Idiopathic Hirsutism: Clinical and Hormonal Effects During a 1-Year Course of Therapy and 1-Year Follow-Up
Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.
research Normal Pubertal Development in Daughters of Women With PCOS: A Controlled Study
Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.
research Male-Pattern Baldness, Common Latent Viruses, and Microcompetition
Common latent viruses might contribute to male-pattern baldness by disrupting cell processes that normally suppress hair loss-related proteins.
research Study on the Sexual Attractiveness of Male Beard and Female Long Hair to the Opposite Sex
Beards and long hair may affect how attractive someone is to the opposite sex.
research Clinical Relevance of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone Metabolism in Women
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.
research Laser Treatment in Hirsutism: An Update
Laser treatment can effectively reduce unwanted hair growth, particularly for people with fair skin and dark hair.
research Reversal of Androgenetic Alopecia in a Male: A Spironolactone Effect?
A man's baldness improved possibly due to a medication that blocks male hormones.
research Potential Adverse Effects of Long-Term Testosterone Therapy
Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.
research The Cultural and Philosophical Concepts of Cosmetics in Beauty and Art Through the Medical History of Mankind
Cosmetics enhance beauty, fix defects, and intimidate enemies, with varying cultural standards and alternative methods.
research Chapter 17: Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs)
Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.
research The Failure Behavior of the Anchorage of Hairs During Slow Extraction
Growing hairs are easier to pull out than resting hairs due to different anchorage strengths.
research Male Pattern Baldness: Psychological Impact, Disease Association, and Treatment Options
Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
research Topical Cetirizine for the Management of Androgenic Alopecia: Results of a Pilot Study
Topical cetirizine may help increase hair length in male pattern baldness and could be an alternative to minoxidil with fewer side effects.
research Association Between Androgenic Alopecia and Coronary Artery Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study of Han Chinese Male Population
Severe and early hair loss may indicate a higher risk of heart disease.
research COVID-19, Androgens, and Androgenic Alopecia
COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
research Physical Changes, Laboratory Parameters, and Bone Mineral Density During Testosterone Treatment in Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria
Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
research Trichotillomania: What Do We Know So Far?
Trichotillomania treatment is most successful with a mix of behavioral therapy, medication, and social support.
research Penis Endocrinology
Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.
research Relative Prevalence of Different Androgen Excess Disorders in 950 Women Referred Because of Clinical Hyperandrogenism
Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.
research Contraceptive Use in Acne
Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
research Adverse Effects of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia in 435 Patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil may cause side effects like hypertrichosis and is not suitable for everyone.
research A Review and Brief Explanation of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCOS affects many women and requires early detection and symptom management.
research Abdominal Fat Quantity and Distribution in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Relation to Insulin Resistance
Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.
research Effects of Finasteride (MK-906), a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens in Male Volunteers
Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
research Clinical and Endocrine Characteristics of the Main Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes
Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.
research Original Research—Endocrinology: Comparison of the Steady-State Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism, and Variability of a Transdermal Testosterone Patch Versus a Transdermal Testosterone Gel in Hypogonadal Men
The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.
research Defining Hyperandrogenaemia According to the Free Androgen Index in Chinese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
FAI values above 6.4 may suggest high androgen levels and increased metabolic risks in Chinese women of reproductive age.
research Coexistence of Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia and Pulmonary Neoplasia
A man with both skin lesions and lung cancer improved quickly with chemotherapy, suggesting the skin condition might be a reaction to immune system injury.