research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
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research Molecular Interactions of Natural and Synthetic Steroids in Female Hamsters’ Flank Organs
Testosterone, progesterone, and levonorgestrel change enzyme levels related to fat production in hamster skin, which could affect skin oil and acne.
research Cultural Evolution as a Possible Triggering or Causative Factor of Common Baldness
Certain cultural hair practices might cause baldness by affecting natural hair oils and stem cell delivery to hair follicles.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research Acne Vulgaris
Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that can cause low self-esteem and depression, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
research Scalp Sebaceous Physiology
The document concludes that scalp health is influenced by complex factors affecting sebaceous glands, including hormones, aging, and various substances.
research Gender Differences in Production and Circulating Levels of Sex Hormones and Their Impact on Aging Skin
Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
research Pilosebaceous Unit: Structure, Function, and Disorders
Androgens and other hormones affect hair growth and skin conditions like acne.
research Hormonal Acne: Leading to a Paradigm Shift in the Management of Acne
The article concludes that hormonal therapy is an effective long-term acne treatment, even for those without hormonal imbalances.
research Pilosebaceous Physiology in Relation to Hirsutism and Acne
Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
research Androgens and Androgen Receptor in the Management of Skin Diseases
Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.
research Functional Hair Follicle Regeneration: An Updated Review
Hair follicle regeneration possible, more research needed.
research Androgens Induce Sebaceous Differentiation in Sebocyte Cells Expressing a Stable Functional Androgen Receptor
Androgens cause oil-producing skin cells with androgen receptors to mature and produce more oil.
research Androgenic Effect of Testosterone and Its Metabolites in Relation to Their Biotransformation in the Skin
Testosterone and some of its forms can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in skin.
research Skin Signs Due to Starvation
Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
research Dermatologic Therapy: December 1987 to December 1988
New skin treatments in 1987-1988 showed effectiveness for various conditions, but some had side effects or risks.
research Dual Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride on Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris
Dutasteride improved both hair loss and acne in two young men.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.
research The Human Skin as a Hormone Target and an Endocrine Gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
research Short- and Long-Term Clinical Skin Effects of Testosterone Treatment in Trans Men
Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.
research Hormonal Effects on Hair Follicles
Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
research Molecular Genetic and Endocrine Mechanisms of Hair Growth
Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
research Androgens Affect the Activity of Human Sebocytes in Culture Depending on the Localization of the Sebaceous Glands, and Their Effect Is Antagonized by Spironolactone
Male hormones affect oil-producing skin cells differently based on their body location, and the drug spironolactone can reduce these effects.
research Diet and Acne
Diet changes can help reduce acne by limiting certain hormones.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Chemical and Clinical Models
Researchers developed a model to predict how well certain compounds can block an enzyme related to hair loss and prostate issues, suggesting a 50 mg dose of finasteride might be effective based on lab and body data.
research Establishment of Type II 5α-Reductase Over-Expressing Cell Line as an Inhibitor Screening Model
A reliable model for screening type II 5α-reductase inhibitors was created and validated.
research Phytochemicals With Anti 5-Alpha-Reductase Activity: A Prospective For Prostate Cancer Treatment
Plant-based compounds might be a promising alternative for prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
research Application of Ethanol Extracts From Alnus Sibirica Fisch. ex Turcz in Hair Growth Promotion
Extracts from Alnus sibirica and oregonin may help with hair growth and prevent hair loss.
research Application of Marine Microbial Natural Products in Cosmetics
Marine microbes could be used in cosmetics for sun protection, skin care, and possibly preventing hair loss.