research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
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research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.
research Profile of the Progesterone Derivative Chlormadinone Acetate: Pharmacodynamic Properties and Therapeutic Applications
Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.
research Hair Loss in Elderly Women: A Dermatological Concern
Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.
research A Marine Protein-Based Dietary Supplement for Subclinical Hair Thinning/Loss: Results of a Multisite, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
The supplement helps improve hair growth and reduce hair shedding.
research Anti-Androgen Treatments for Hirsutism and Acne in Women of Childbearing Age
For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.
research Estimation of Zinc and Iron Levels in the Serum and Hair of Women with Androgenetic Alopecia: Case-Control Study
Women with androgenetic alopecia have lower zinc and iron levels.
research The Association of Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance in Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia in Males: A Case-Control Study
Early-onset male hair loss is linked to metabolic syndrome, suggesting a need for heart health monitoring and lifestyle changes.
research Safety Profile of Finasteride: Distribution of Adverse Effects According to Structural and Informational Dichotomies of the Mind/Brain
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.
research Effect of Metformin on Clinical and Biochemical Hyperandrogenism in Adolescent Girls with Type 1 Diabetes
Metformin improved menstrual cycle regularity and signs of hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes but did not improve blood sugar control.
research Immunoreactivity of the SARS-CoV-2 Entry Proteins ACE-2 and TMPRSS-2 in Murine Models of Hormonal Manipulation, Aging, and Cardiac Injury
Age affects how certain proteins involved in COVID-19 infection are expressed in mice, but sex hormones and heart injury do not.
research Pediatric Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Review of Clinical Characteristics, Hormonal Assays, and Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors in 23 Patients
Androgenetic alopecia in teens is linked to obesity and other metabolic risks, needing early diagnosis and management.
research Efficacy of Spironolactone as Adjunctive Therapy to Sodium Valproate in Bipolar-I Disorder: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Spironolactone improved cognitive performance and early sleep quality but not manic symptoms, appetite, or body weight in bipolar disorder when added to sodium valproate.
research The Beneficial Effects of an Oriental Herbal Complex Supplement on Women’s Hair and Scalp Conditions: A 24-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
The herbal supplement increased hair thickness and reduced scalp oiliness in women.
research Efficacy of a Wheat Polar Lipid Complex in Reducing Hair Loss and Improving Hair Growth in Healthy Women: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study
Wheat polar lipid complex reduces hair loss and improves hair growth in women.
research Evaluation of Defensive Responses Associated with Panic in Female Rats: Serotonergic Activation Profile in the Dorsal Raphe Nucleus and Periaqueductal Gray
Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy of a Nutritional Supplement in Female Androgenic Alopecia
The nutritional supplement Pilopeptan® WOMAN improved hair growth and thickness in women with hair loss.
research Formulation And Evaluation Of Herbal Hair Emulgel
The herbal hair emulgel was effective and stable for promoting hair growth, reducing dandruff, controlling hair fall, and preventing greying.
research Epicardial Fat Thickness in Children with Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have thicker heart fat and more heart and blood vessel risk factors, especially if their condition is not well-controlled.
research Post-Treatment Management of Breast Cancer and Other Conditions: Expert Advice from 1969
Doctors recommend postoperative radiation for male breast cancer, advise against testosterone for vasomotor symptoms post-adrenalectomy, suggest non-hormonal treatments for atrophic vaginitis after mastectomy, note no specific treatment for anticoagulant-induced hair loss, and call for more research on silicosis from silicon carbide exposure.
research Oral Supplementation with L-Cystine, Serenoa Repens, Cucurbita Pepo, and Pygeum Africanum in Chronic Telogen Effluvium and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Study
The supplement significantly improves hair density and appearance in people with hair loss.
research A Study on the Effectiveness and Safety of Herbal Extract Combination Compared to 3% Minoxidil Solution for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial
The herbal extract is as effective and safe as 3% minoxidil for treating hair loss.
research Hair Cycle and Alopecia X in Dogs
Alopecia X in dogs is a cosmetic issue, not a hormonal disorder, and harmful treatments should be avoided.
research Androgen Dependence of Hirsutism, Acne, and Alopecia in Women
Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.
research Pharmacology of Different Progestogens: The Special Case of Drospirenone
Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.
research Androgen Binding Profiles of Two Distinct Nuclear Androgen Receptors in Atlantic Croaker (Micropogonias Undulatus)
Different types of androgens bind differently to two receptors, AR1 and AR2, in Atlantic croaker's brain and ovarian tissues, suggesting these receptors may control different androgen actions in fish.
research Early Antiandrogen Therapy With Dutasteride Reduces Viral Shedding, Inflammatory Responses, and Time-to-Remission in Males With COVID-19: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Interventional Trial
Dutasteride treatment in men with mild to moderate COVID-19 reduced viral shedding, inflammation, and recovery time without serious side effects.
research Lifestyle and Physiological Factors Associated with Facial Wrinkling in Men and Women
Age, smoking, and lower BMI increase facial wrinkles; men wrinkle more than women, except in old age; pale skin and certain hormonal factors can protect against wrinkles.
research Androgenic Alopecia in Females: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
research An Updated Review of the Sebaceous Gland and Its Role in Health and Diseases Part 1: Embryology, Evolution, Structure, and Function of Sebaceous Glands
Sebaceous glands in our skin, developing during pregnancy and active in puberty, produce sebum for skin lubrication, temperature control, and fighting germs, also help in hormone regulation, and their dysfunction can cause conditions like acne and hair loss.