research Androgen Excess: Investigations and Management
The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
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research Exogenous Testosterone Alone or With Finasteride Does Not Improve Measurements of Cognition in Healthy Older Men With Low Serum Testosterone
Testosterone with or without finasteride doesn't improve thinking skills in older men with low testosterone.
research Androgen Profile Through Life in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Nordic Multicenter Collaboration Study
Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.
research The Hair Cycle on the Human Thigh and Upper Arm
Men's thigh hair grows longer and has a longer growth cycle than women's, but arm hair growth is similar between genders.
research Zinc Deficiency Associated with Hypothyroidism: An Overlooked Cause of Severe Alopecia
Zinc supplements may be needed to treat hair loss in hypothyroidism.
research Hirsutism and the Variable Response of the Pilosebaceous Unit to Androgens
Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.
research Follicular Liposomal Delivery Systems
New liposomal formulations may improve delivery of treatments to hair follicles, potentially helping with hair loss.
research Skin Keratins
Keratins are important for skin cell health and their problems can cause diseases.
research Metabolic Syndrome and the Skin: A More Than Superficial Association
Some skin conditions may indicate metabolic syndrome, which could help with early detection and management of related health issues.
research Loss of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Human Alopecia Hair Follicles
Hair follicles in people with alopecia have lower levels of a key blood vessel growth protein.
research Lipid Levels in Patients with Lichen Planus: A Case-Control Study
People with lichen planus have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, increasing their risk for heart disease.
research Cushing Syndrome from Percutaneous Absorption of 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment in Netherton Syndrome
Low-potency steroids can cause serious side effects in people with skin conditions like Netherton syndrome.
research Skin Permeability and Transdermal Delivery Route of 50-nm Indomethacin-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles
50-nm nanoparticles are better at penetrating skin and targeting hair follicles for drug delivery than 100-nm ones.
research Redefining Hormone Resistance in Prostate Cancer
The conclusion suggests that prostate cancer should be classified by castration status and that new therapies targeting androgen receptor signaling show promise.
research Sex Hormone–Binding Globulin and Risk of Hyperglycemia in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia
People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.
research Effect of Finasteride on Behavioral Arousal and Somatosensory Evoked Potentials in Fetal Sheep
Finasteride may affect fetal brain development and increase arousal, but more research is needed for safety confirmation.
research Does Tissue Iron Status Have a Role in Female Alopecia?
Iron deficiency is not a significant cause of hair loss in women.
research Lichen Planus and Dyslipidemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
People with lichen planus are more likely to have dyslipidemia, especially higher triglyceride levels.
research Cognitive Effects of Testosterone and Finasteride Administration in Older Hypogonadal Men
Testosterone improves mood and thinking skills; finasteride has no effect.
research Ulcerative Colitis and Total Alopecia in a Mother and Her Son
A mother and son both had ulcerative colitis and alopecia, suggesting a genetic link in autoimmune disorders and successful treatment with cyclosporine.
research Cutaneous Alternariosis in a Patient with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
A 78-year-old farmer with lung disease had skin lesions from a fungal infection that healed completely with medication.
research Oral Minoxidil in the Treatment of Hypertensive Crisis
Minoxidil can lower blood pressure effectively and safely in emergencies.
research Percutaneous Absorption of Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate
α-Tocopheryl acetate is well absorbed through healthy skin.
research Expression of Concern: Potential Risk for Developing Severe COVID-19 Disease Among Anabolic Steroid Users
Anabolic steroid users may face higher risk of severe COVID-19.
research Testosterone Implants in Women: Pharmacological Dosing for a Physiologic Effect
Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.
research Comparison of the Skin Penetration of Garcinia Mangostana Extract in Particulate and Non-Particulate Form
Encapsulated Garcinia mangostana extract in cream penetrates skin better than other forms.
research Telogen Effluvium and Minoxidil
Minoxidil treatment may cause hair loss.
research Diagnosing Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
Mild essential fatty acid deficiency can cause health issues and is worsened by low-fat diets.
research Serum Drug Level-Related Sodium Valproate-Induced Hair Loss
High levels of the seizure medication sodium valproate can cause hair loss.
research Minoxidil in Refractory Hypertension
Minoxidil effectively controls severe high blood pressure in children with few side effects.