November 2020 in “ALEXMED ePosters (Online)” People with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair growth, hair loss, acne, and dark patches, which are linked to hormonal and metabolic imbalances.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Blood tests for tumor cells could improve prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment; hair loss severity linked to a gene affecting prostate conditions.
September 2021 in “Conference Proceedings” Older men with high total testosterone might not show symptoms, while younger men with hyperandrogenism may experience hair loss or acne.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found genes that may protect certain scalp cells from hair loss.
March 2017 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Cosmetic procedures can improve skin appearance and boost confidence.
October 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman got a scalp condition from using latanoprost, but it improved after stopping the drug and starting other treatments.
May 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Skin problems in the elderly are unique and may indicate other diseases, involving changes in skin, hair, nails, and increased cancer risk.
February 1978 in “PubMed” Some birth control pills can cause temporary or more serious hair loss.
July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Various dermatologic treatments were effective for skin conditions like acne, rosacea, hair loss, and psoriasis from December 1986 to December 1987.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that managing hair loss conditions like FFA and melanoma requires individualized approaches, considering new findings and balancing treatment benefits with potential risks.
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May 2023 in “Biomedicines” PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.
39 citations,
August 2004 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.
20 citations,
December 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” The N363S gene variant does not cause higher adrenal androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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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.
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November 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Male hormones affect oil-producing skin cells differently based on their body location, and the drug spironolactone can reduce these effects.
20 citations,
January 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility” A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.
August 1994 in “Journal of dermatological science” Active oxygen scavengers can reverse the suppression of hair cell growth caused by androgens.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Gene variation affects prostate issues and hair loss.
196 citations,
May 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.
100 citations,
June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam once daily works as well as 2% minoxidil solution twice daily for female hair growth and is more convenient.
93 citations,
June 2001 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.
58 citations,
September 1991 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with AGA often face anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem; psychological support is important.
54 citations,
February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women may have causes other than hormones.
50 citations,
July 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Female and male AGA are different diseases.
48 citations,
May 2015 in “PLOS ONE” DNA variants can predict male pattern baldness, with higher risk scores increasing baldness likelihood.
47 citations,
December 2000 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.
44 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.