January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Auxin helps root hairs grow in high phosphate by affecting ROS and involving RSL2 and RSL4.
74 citations,
February 2018 in “Stroke” Women have unique stroke risks due to hormones, contraceptives, pregnancy, and menopause.
20 citations,
December 1994 in “Fertility and sterility” Flutamide combined with a low-dose birth control pill effectively reduces excessive hair growth in women with polycystic ovarian disease.
6 citations,
July 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A woman had a rare liver tumor causing male-like physical changes, highlighting the need for thorough checks when such symptoms appear.
185 citations,
August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
29 citations,
January 2006 in “Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine” SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.
20 citations,
October 2017 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
17 citations,
April 2009 in “Andrologia” A boy's early puberty caused by a testicular tumor returned to normal after surgery.
11 citations,
February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
1 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Neuroanatomy” Early hormones shape sex-specific differences in rat glands.
February 2025 in “Cureus” Early diagnosis and treatment of NCCAH can improve symptoms and fertility.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Acute illnesses like sepsis can disrupt thyroid hormone balance without central hypothyroidism.
September 2021 in “Conference Proceedings” Older men with high total testosterone might not show symptoms, while younger men with hyperandrogenism may experience hair loss or acne.
February 2020 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” PCOS is a common condition in women that can lead to infertility and other health issues, and it's diagnosed by specific criteria with various treatment options available.
November 2017 in “JAMA internal medicine” Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss and hirsutism.
December 2005 in “Endocrine-related cancer” A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.
Treatment improved symptoms in a woman with HAIR-AN syndrome.
69 citations,
February 1983 in “Gut” Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.
62 citations,
April 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that there's a need for a new conference to establish stricter guidelines for diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
54 citations,
October 2010 in “Clinics in dermatology” Diet, especially dairy and high-sugar foods, can cause acne.
51 citations,
November 2005 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” Alopecia in captive rhesus macaques is affected by season, sex, age, housing, and stress, with complex links between stress hormones and hair loss.
42 citations,
February 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
28 citations,
May 2015 in “Addiction Biology” Prenatal stress changes how male and female rats enjoy rewards differently, linked to sex hormones.
26 citations,
February 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hair loss and skin issues, and early treatment is important for preventing complications.
17 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Women with PCOS in North China often have hirsutism and acne, with hirsutism linked to metabolic issues.
12 citations,
May 1995 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.
9 citations,
January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
9 citations,
April 1986 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Hair loss has many causes and treatments, and losing some hair daily is normal; proper diagnosis is key, and minoxidil can help treat it.
4 citations,
December 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” Metformin is less effective in men with early-onset hair loss.
3 citations,
March 2022 in “Annals of Medicine” Hair shedding after COVID-19 is more linked to the disease's severity and inflammation rather than hormones, with women at higher risk.