research Plasma Zinc Levels in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia as Possible Predictors of Conservative Therapy Effectiveness
Lower zinc levels may predict less effective hair loss treatment.
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research Steroids And Steroid-Like Compounds
Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.
research Mitochondria Dysfunction and Inflammation in Traumatic Brain Injury: Androgens to the Battlefront
Androgens like testosterone may help treat traumatic brain injury by reducing mitochondrial stress and inflammation.
research Melatonin Membrane Receptors in Peripheral Tissues: Distribution and Functions
Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
research Testosterone-Like Immunoreactivity in Hair Measured in Minute Sample Amounts: A Competitive Radioimmunoassay with an Adequate Limit of Detection
The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.
research Hair Greying in Castrated Mice
Removing hair from mice without reproductive glands led to grey hair, possibly helping to understand greying in aging.
research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source
Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
research Testosterone Treatment in Women: An Overview
Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.
research The Mechanisms and Management of Age-Related Oxidative Stress in Male Hypogonadism Associated with Non-Communicable Chronic Disease
Managing oxidative stress might help treat low testosterone and related chronic diseases in aging men.
research Safety of Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia with Respect to Gynecologic Malignancies
Spironolactone is safe for treating female hair loss, but the safety of other drugs is uncertain.
research Clinical and Hormonal Effects of the 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride in Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.
research Does Treatment with Dutasteride or Finasteride Have Impact on Renal Morphology? Experimental Study
Dutasteride and finasteride cause kidney damage, with dutasteride being more harmful.
research Alopecia in Preexisting Autoimmune Thyroid Disease in Family Medicine Practice: Can Hyperprolactinemia Induce Hair Loss? A Case Report
High prolactin levels might be linked to hair loss in autoimmune thyroid disease, but more research is needed.
research Recommendations for Endocrine Treatment of Patients with Gender Dysphoria
The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.
research Laser Therapies in Androgenetic Alopecia: Review and Clinical Experiences
Low-level laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
research Justicia Procumbens Prevents Hair Loss in Androgenic Alopecia Mice
Justicia procumbens extract may help prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness and shine in a type of hair loss condition.
research Clinical Biochemistry of Dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
research Adult Patients with Aphallia: Were They Fertile?
The document does not determine if adults with aphallia are fertile.
research Adrenal Gland Disease in Ferrets
Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.
research Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Spironolactone in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Endocrine Therapies
The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.
research Research Gaps in Medical Treatment of Transgender and Nonbinary People
More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.
research Beta-Caryophyllene Enhances Wound Healing Through Multiple Routes
Beta-caryophyllene, found in essential oils, helps wounds heal better in multiple ways.
research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with a More Severe Form of COVID-19 Infection
Men with androgenetic alopecia and hypertension may experience more severe COVID-19.
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 Mechanism-Based Inhibition of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase by Finasteride: Enzyme-Catalyzed Formation of NADP-Dihydrofinasteride, a Potent Bisubstrate Analog Inhibitor
Finasteride effectively blocks enzyme causing male pattern baldness.
research Reproductive Dysfunction in Women With Epilepsy: Recommendations for Evaluation and Management
Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.
research Retinol-Binding Protein 4, Leptin, and Insulin Resistance in Idiopathic Hirsutism and Hirsute Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with idiopathic hirsutism and PCOS have higher RBP4 levels, and PCOS is linked to greater insulin resistance; weight management may help both conditions.
research Serum Irisin Level in Patients with Acne Vulgaris
Patients with acne vulgaris have lower serum irisin levels.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Men: An Update on Genetics
Androgenetic alopecia in men is genetic and linked to health issues like obesity and heart disease, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.
research Evaluation of Retinal Changes in Women with Different Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have distinct retinal changes compared to healthy women.