research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Insulin-Resistant Hyperinsulinemia
Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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research Elevated Free Testosterone Levels in Women With Acne
Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.
research Management of Hirsutism
Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.
research Significance of the Polyglutamine Tract Polymorphism in the Androgen Receptor
The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.
research Androgen Conjugates: Physiology and Clinical Significance
Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
research Skin Graft
Skin grafting is a key procedure for repairing skin defects, with the success depending on the right graft choice, donor site management, and aftercare.
research A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Finasteride to Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsute Women
Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.
research Steroidal 5α-Reductase and 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase (CYP17) Inhibitors Useful in the Treatment of Prostatic Diseases
Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism: New Therapeutic Perspectives
Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.
research Expression and Roles of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory (StAR) Protein in Non-Classical, Extra-Adrenal, and Extra-Gonadal Cells and Tissues
The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common But Often Unrecognized Condition
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is common but often undiagnosed, and early treatment is important to prevent health problems.
research The Cultural and Philosophical Concepts of Cosmetics in Beauty and Art Through the Medical History of Mankind
Cosmetics enhance beauty, fix defects, and intimidate enemies, with varying cultural standards and alternative methods.
research The Biology of Hair Diversity
Hair diversity is influenced by complex genetics and environmental factors, requiring more research for practical solutions.
research Complications of Rhytidectomy
Face-lifts can lead to complications like bleeding, nerve injury, skin death, hair loss, and rare infections, with careful surgery reducing risks.
research A Comparison Between Spironolactone and Spironolactone Plus Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.
research The Extract of Thuja Occidentalis Semen Inhibited 5α-Reductase and Androgenetic Alopecia in B6CBAF1/J Hybrid Mice
Thujae occidentalis semen extract may help treat male pattern baldness by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and reducing hair loss in mice.
research Adverse Cutaneous Reactions to Mood Stabilizers
Mood stabilizers can cause serious skin reactions; careful monitoring and immediate treatment are crucial.
research Endocrine Care of Transpeople Part I: A Review of Cross-Sex Hormonal Treatments, Outcomes, and Adverse Effects in Transmen
Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.
research The Non-Neuronal and Nonmuscular Effects of Botulinum Toxin: An Opportunity for a Deadly Molecule to Treat Disease in the Skin and Beyond
Botulinum toxin has potential for treating various skin conditions and improving wound healing.
research Hirsutism: Evaluation and Treatment
Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
research Androgens and Antiandrogens: Impact on Women's Health and Hormone Replacement Therapy
Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
research Does Prolactin Play a Role in Skin Biology and Pathology?
Prolactin may be important for skin growth and immune function.
research Evidence for Increased 5α-Reductase Activity During Early Childhood in Daughters of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency: Is There a Genotype-Phenotype Correlation? A Review
No consistent link between genotype and phenotype in 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency.
research Finasteride Versus Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.
research Antiandrogen And Hormonal Treatment Of Acne
Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.
research The Secretory Clear Cell of the Eccrine Sweat Gland as the Probable Source of Excess Sweat Production in Hyperhidrosis
Eccrine sweat gland's clear cells likely cause excessive sweating in hyperhidrosis.
research Methods for Quantifying Intrafollicular Drug Delivery: A Critical Appraisal
The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
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.