research The Combination of Overweight and Smoking Increases the Severity of Androgenetic Alopecia
Overweight smokers have worse hair loss.
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research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria
Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Reproductive and Metabolic Disorder Necessitating Early Recognition and Treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.
research Is Acne a Sign of Androgen Excess Disorder or Not?
Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.
research Testosterone Implants in Women: Pharmacological Dosing for a Physiologic Effect
Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.
research Improvement in Scalp Hair Growth in Androgen-Deficient Women Treated with Testosterone: A Questionnaire Study
Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.
research Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Pharmacological Activity of New Steroidal Antiandrogens and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
research Novel Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase
New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
research The Utility of Metformin Therapy in Reproductive-Aged Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.
research Metabolic Study of Androsta-1,4,6-Triene-3,17-Dione in Horses Using Liquid Chromatography/High Resolution Mass Spectrometry
The study found that urine metabolites M1b or M4 are the best indicators of ATD use in horses, with detection possible up to 77 hours in urine and 28 hours in blood.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in a Postmenopausal Woman Due to Ovarian Hyperthecosis
Hair loss in postmenopausal woman caused by ovarian issue.
research A Comparative Study of Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenism in Obese and Non-Obese Taiwanese Women
Obese women had more testosterone and less acne, but similar hair growth compared to non-obese women.
research Selenium and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
research The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
research Antiandrogen Drugs Lower Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels in Hirsute Subjects: Evidence That Serum PSA Is a Marker of Androgen Action in Women
Antiandrogen drugs can reduce PSA levels in women with excess hair, suggesting PSA is a sign of male hormone activity in women.
research Prevalence and Associated Factors of Comorbid Skin Diseases in Patients with Schizophrenia: A Clinical Survey and National Health Database Study
Patients with schizophrenia have a high rate of skin diseases, with fungal infections and dermatitis being most common, and those on clozapine have a lower risk of fungal infections.
research Cold X5 Hairlaser Used to Treat Male Androgenic Alopecia and Hair Growth: An Uncontrolled Pilot Study
The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Gynecologic and Andrologic Dermatology and the Metabolic Syndrome
Skin diseases linked to insulin resistance should be managed to prevent diabetes and reduce heart disease risk.
research Androgen- and Estrogen-Secreting Adrenal Cancers
Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.
research In Vitro and In Vivo Hair Growth Promotion Effects of Lactobacillus Plantarum-Fermented Plant Extracts (MBN)
Lactobacillus plantarum-fermented plant extracts promote hair growth and thickness.
research Experience with Oral Tofacitinib in Severe Alopecia Areata with Different Clinical Responses
Oral tofacitinib helped regrow hair in over half of the patients with severe alopecia, but relapses and side effects were common.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Overview, Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Treatment
Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
research Acne and Hirsutism in Teenagers
Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
research Effect of Immunization Against Melatonin on Seasonal Fleece Growth in Feral Goats
Immunizing goats against melatonin can temporarily change their cashmere growth cycles and increase fleece production.
research Prevalence and Clinical Predictors of Insulin Resistance in Reproductive-Aged Thai Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance is found in 20% of Thai women with PCOS, with age, waist size, skin changes, and abnormal blood fats increasing the risk.
research Hair Loss Among a Group of Egyptian Children
Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
research Treatment of Androgen Excess in Females: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.
research Comparing Classic and Newer Phenotypes in Greek PCOS Women: The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Their Association with Insulin Resistance
Greek women with classic PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance than those with newer PCOS types.
research Effects of Melatonin Administration to Cashmere Goats on Cashmere Production and Hair Follicle Characteristics in Two Consecutive Cashmere Growth Cycles
Melatonin improved cashmere production in goats during the first cycle but had no lasting effects on the next cycle.
research HSD3B1 Gene Polymorphism and Female Pattern Hair Loss in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
HSD3B1 gene variant and being overweight linked to hair loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.