22 citations,
August 2011 in “Endocrine Practice” Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
15 citations,
December 2006 in “Clinical interventions in aging” 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may lower prostate cancer risk and improve cancer screening.
506 citations,
March 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy improves physical function, strength, and body composition in older men with low testosterone levels.
1 citations,
June 2019 in “Innovare journal of medical sciences” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.
3 citations,
January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Low DHEA-S levels might be linked to alopecia areata and could be a potential treatment target.
2 citations,
December 2019 in “Neurobiology of Stress” Changing allopregnanolone levels in baby rats affects their adult behavior and alcohol use.
96 citations,
September 2008 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Spironolactone is more effective than finasteride in treating excessive hair growth in women.
July 1998 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” A misdiagnosed case of HAIR-AN syndrome led to unnecessary surgeries and highlighted the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment.
6 citations,
June 2017 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Chinese women with PCOS have higher androgen levels, which change with age and weight.
October 2013 in “Springer eBooks” PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing infertility and menstrual problems, often linked to obesity and can lead to acne, treated with hormonal and insulin-sensitizing medications.
27 citations,
April 2017 in “European journal of endocrinology” The research found that MRI and certain hormone levels can help tell apart ovarian tumors from hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women, but tissue analysis is still needed for a definite diagnosis.
9 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.
6 citations,
August 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” People with Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels, and vitamin D supplements might help treat it.
11 citations,
February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Cutis” Low ferritin levels can indicate iron deficiency as a cause of hair loss.
January 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.
166 citations,
October 2018 in “Endocrine Reviews” Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.
183 citations,
January 1987 in “British Journal of Anaesthesia” Opioid painkillers can cause many side effects, including breathing problems and addiction, but are generally considered safe when used properly.
10 citations,
February 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Metformin effectively improves metabolic symptoms in women with PCOS, while alfacalcidiol does not have a significant impact.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Long-term treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid addiction may lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency.
April 2007 in “9th European Congress of Endocrinology” Finasteride, a hair loss medication, was found to be safe and effective in improving hair quality and stopping hair loss in men with early-onset baldness.
19 citations,
January 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's masculine features were caused by a rare ovarian tumor that produced male hormones.
October 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that personalized hormonal treatments are important for transgender individuals and more research is needed for non-binary treatments.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology” Melatonin helps grow more secondary hair follicles in young goats, improving cashmere production.
68 citations,
May 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
2 citations,
September 2004 in “Fertility and sterility” High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
39 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
31 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome often causes sexual development issues, hair loss, learning disabilities, deafness, muscle contractions, limb pain, and diabetes.