research Androgen Antagonists in Androgen Target Tissues
Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
30-60 / 164 results 
research Ovarian Hormones and Adrenal Androgens During a Woman's Life Span
Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
research A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism
All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.
research Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss with a Combination of Spironolactone and Minoxidil
Spironolactone and minoxidil together effectively treat female pattern hair loss.
research The Modern Management of Hirsutism
Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
research Endocrine Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: Current Concepts
New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.
research Hyperandrogenism in Adolescent Girls: Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.
research New Treatments of Hyperandrogenism and Hirsutism
Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.
research Treatment of Androgen Excess in Females: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.
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.
research Testicular Steroidogenesis: Production and Regulation of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone
Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.
research Gonadal Sex Steroids: Production, Action, and Interactions in Mammals
The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treat hair loss with medicine, continue indefinitely.
research The Laboratory in the Multidisciplinary Diagnosis of Differences or Disorders of Sex Development (DSD)
Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
research Intracrine Androgen Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Action Revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research Female Pattern Alopecia: Current Perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Endocrinology of the Aging Prostate: Current Concepts
Hormones affect prostate health and disease, with certain hormone imbalances linked to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, Compliance, Financial Considerations, and Ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
research Endocrine Functions of the Testes
The testes produce important hormones like testosterone and others that play key roles in male body functions.
research Pathophysiology and Nutritional Approaches in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Eating a Mediterranean diet and taking certain supplements may improve symptoms of PCOS.
research Enzymes
Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.
research The Hormonal Background of Hair Loss in Non-Scarring Alopecias
Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
research Testosterone: The Male Sex Hormone
More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
research Nanotechnology-Based Strategies for Hair Follicle Regeneration in Androgenetic Alopecia
Nanotechnology shows promise for better hair loss treatments but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.
research Treatment of Hirsutism With Spironolactone
Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research Alopecia Neoplastica Caused by Desmoplastic Melanoma
A rare skin cancer caused hair loss and spread, needing multiple treatments.
research Desmoplastic Melanoma Presenting as Primary Alopecia Neoplastica: A Report of Two Cases
Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.
research Desmoplastic Trichoepithelioma: Histopathologic and Immunohistochemical Criteria for Differentiation of a Rare Benign Hair Follicle Tumor From Other Cutaneous Adnexal Tumors
The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.
research Desmoplastic Tricholemmoma in a Dog
A dog had a rare skin tumor called desmoplastic tricholemmoma.