research Repurposing Existing Drugs for COVID-19: An Endocrinology Perspective
Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
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research Divergent Neuroactive Steroid Responses to Stress and Ethanol in Rat and Mouse Strains: Relevance for Human Studies
Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
research Effects of 17-β-Estradiol and ICI 182 780 on Hair Growth in Various Strains of Mice
17-β-Estradiol applied to the skin stops hair growth, while ICI 182 780 helps hair grow in mice.
research Is Hormonal Treatment Still an Option in Acne Today?
Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
research Glucocorticoid Receptor Mutants Demonstrate Increased Motility Inside the Nucleus of Living Cells: Time of Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching Is an Integrated Measure of Receptor Function
Certain defective glucocorticoid receptor mutants move faster inside cell nuclei and work less effectively.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Review of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency and Diagnostic Challenges
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is complex and requires a team approach due to its effects on the skin and other symptoms.
research Protective Role of Nutritional Plants Containing Flavonoids in Hair Follicle Disruption: A Review
Some plants with flavonoids may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Applications of Steroid Drugs Entrapped in Cyclodextrins
Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
research Testosterone Metabolism in Human Skin Cells In Vitro and Its Interaction with Estradiol and Dutasteride
Different skin cells process testosterone differently, and certain drugs can change this process, possibly helping treat acne and hair loss.
research Safety of Treatment Options for Spondyloarthritis: A Narrative Review
Most treatments for spondyloarthritis are safe, but monitoring and careful selection based on patient risks are important.
research Satoyoshi Syndrome: A Rare Multisystemic Disorder Requiring Systemic and Symptomatic Treatment
A patient with Satoyoshi syndrome improved with a treatment combining several medications, including carbamazepine and methotrexate.
research Treatment of Androgenic Disorders with Dexamethasone: Dose-Response Relationship for Suppression of Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate
Lower doses of dexamethasone can safely reduce high DHEAS levels in women with androgenic disorders.
research AKR1D1 Regulates Glucocorticoid Availability and Glucocorticoid Receptor Activation in Human Hepatoma Cells
AKR1D1 controls glucocorticoid levels and receptor activity in liver cells.
research Improvement of General Symptoms in a Chronic Psychotic Patient Treated with Finasteride: Case Report
Finasteride improved symptoms in a schizophrenia patient.
research Adherence to Topical Hydrocortisone 17-Butyrate 0.1% in Different Vehicles in Adults with Atopic Dermatitis
Adults with atopic dermatitis showed similar adherence to different forms of hydrocortisone cream, but actual use varied despite self-reports of near-perfect usage.
research Short- and Long-Term Effects of Two Emollients on Itching and Skin Restoration in Xerotic Eczema
Both emollients effectively reduced itching and improved skin moisture in xerotic eczema.
research Finasteride Is Effective for the Treatment of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Finasteride effectively treats central serous chorioretinopathy.
research Correlation of Clinical and Biochemical Hyperandrogenism in Thai Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.
research Rat Steroid 5α-Reductase Kinetic Characteristics: Extreme pH-Dependency of the Type II Isozyme in Prostate and Epididymis Homogenates
The activity of a specific rat enzyme in the prostate and epididymis is highly dependent on the acidity level.
research Measurement of Steroid Hormones by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry with Small Amounts of Hair
A new method accurately measures steroid hormones in a few hair strands and could help study chronic stress and hair loss.
research Other Antiandrogens: Alternative Treatments for Acne and Hirsutism
Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.
research Efficacy of Diphenylcyclopropenone in Alopecia Areata: A Comparison of Two Treatment Regimens
Treating alopecia areata every 3 weeks with diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective than weekly treatments.
research Is Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone a Novel Neuroendocrine Modulator of Keratin Expression in Human Skin?
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone may help control skin and hair growth and could aid in treating related disorders.
research Topical L-Thyroxine: The Cinderella Among Hormones Waiting to Dance on the Floor of Dermatological Therapy?
Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.
research The Local Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Stress hormone CRF can cause hair loss by affecting hair growth cells and hormones.
research Endocrine Systems of the Skin: A 2019 Review
The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
research Cardiac Flow Parameters with Conventional and Pulsed Tissue Doppler Echocardiography Imaging in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Young women with PCOS and no other heart risk factors have normal heart function.
research The Administration of Flumethasone by Three Different Routes, Its Measurement in the Plasma, and Some Effects on Wool Growth in Merino Wethers
Flumethasone causes wool shedding in Merino wethers, with recovery in about 60 days.