research Identification of 5α-Reductase Isoenzymes in Canine Skin
Two types of 5α-reductase are in dog skin, which might make dutasteride better than finasteride for treating dog hair loss.
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Inclusive and affirming healthcare is essential for improving transgender individuals' quality of life and health.
research Anticancer Drugs in Surface Waters
Anticancer drugs are increasingly found in surface waters, and their long-term environmental effects are not well understood, requiring better testing methods.
research Insulin Sensitizers for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.
research Androgen Replacement in Women: A Commentary
Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.
research Global Adiposity and Thickness of Intraperitoneal and Mesenteric Adipose Tissue Depots Are Increased in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.
research Androgen Profile Through Life in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Nordic Multicenter Collaboration Study
Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.
research Role of Oxidative Stress in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Oxidative stress is a key factor in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and weight management can improve symptoms.
research Treatment of Recurrent Priapism in Sickle Cell Anemia With Finasteride: A New Approach
Finasteride helps reduce priapism in sickle cell anemia patients.
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 Primary Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance And Hypersensitivity
The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.
research Recent Advances in Oxasteroids Chemistry
New methods to make oxasteroids show promise for medical treatments like osteoporosis and breast cancer.
research The Aromatase Inhibitor Fadrozole and the 5-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Affect Gonadal Differentiation and Gene Expression in the Frog Silurana Tropicalis
Fadrozole and Finasteride change frog sex ratios and cause intersex animals with altered gene expressions.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review for Dermatologists
A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.
research The Clinical Management of Hirsutism
The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
research The Use of Photodynamic Therapy for Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Photodynamic Therapy is an effective treatment for mild to severe acne.
research PKC Downregulation Upon Rapamycin Treatment Attenuates Mitochondrial Disease
Rapamycin treatment helps with mitochondrial disease by reducing PKC levels.
research Efficacy of Combination Therapy of Inositols, Antioxidants, and Vitamins in Obese and Non-Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Observational Study
The combination therapy improved PCOS symptoms in both obese and non-obese women, with weight loss in the obese group.
research Testosterone Target Therapy: Focus on Immune Response, Controversies, and Clinical Implications in Patients with COVID-19 Infection
Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.
research What Is the Rationale for Androgen Therapy for Women?
Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.
research Fluridil, A Rationally Designed Topical Agent For Androgenetic Alopecia: First Clinical Experience
Fluridil safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Reproductive Outcomes of Female Patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia have lower fertility, but with proper treatment, they can conceive successfully.
research The Investigation and Management of Severe Hyperandrogenism Pre- and Postmenopause: Non-Tumor Disease Is Strongly Associated with Metabolic Syndrome and Typically Responds to Insulin-Sensitization with Metformin
High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.
research Steady-State Pharmacokinetics of Oral Testosterone Undecanoate with Concomitant Inhibition of 5α-Reductase by Finasteride
Finasteride doesn't affect oral testosterone undecanoate, and high DHT levels may cause acne, prostate issues, and hair loss.
research Choice of Treatment for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that metformin is a first-line treatment for PCOS, particularly for restoring ovulation and increasing pregnancy rates, with other treatments depending on specific symptoms.
research The Role of Androgen Therapy
Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.
research Can Resistance Training Improve the Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Resistance training might help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
research Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy
The skin condition PUPP usually gets better on its own after giving birth and is unlikely to happen again in future pregnancies.
research Evaluation of Biophysical Skin Parameters and Hair Changes in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Treated with Isotretinoin, and the Effect of Biotin Use on These Parameters
Biotin supplementation during isotretinoin treatment for acne may help maintain skin hydration and improve hair growth.
research Close Correlation Between Hyperandrogenism and Insulin Resistance in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Based on Liquid Chromatography With Tandem Mass Spectrometry Measurements
Women with PCOS who have high male hormone levels often also have insulin resistance.