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April 2016 in “Journal of lipid research” Lipin-1 is important for skin cell differentiation and skin barrier function.
Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might reduce it. AST decreases recurrence-free survival but doesn't affect overall survival or progression-free survival. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits.
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July 2018 in “Circulation” Low testosterone can cause a heart rhythm problem in men, but fixing it can prevent the issue.
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November 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Adipokines affect skin health and could be targeted for treating skin diseases.
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August 2006 in “Endocrinology” The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.
51 citations,
March 2004 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have higher levels of the hormone ghrelin, which may be linked to the cause of the condition.
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December 2007 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Targeting glucocorticoid action might help treat type-2 diabetes, but human trials are needed.
100 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” A man experienced hair loss from radiotherapy, which can be temporary or permanent depending on radiation dose, with potential treatments available.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride may effectively treat hair loss in Klinefelter Syndrome patients.
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December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.
317 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.
Resveratrol improved hormone levels, menstrual cycles, hair loss, and ovarian function in PCOS patients.
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June 2009 in “Nanomedicine” Fullerene nanomaterials help hair grow faster and increase hair follicles.
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June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Activating β-catenin in mammary cells leads to changes that cause early-stage abnormal growths similar to skin structures.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PTHrP and its receptor can control blood vessel growth and hair development in mouse skin.
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July 2003 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Five new mutations in the androgen receptor gene were found, helping to understand androgen insensitivity syndrome better.
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March 1998 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Scientists found new nonsteroidal compounds that can act like natural male hormones and might help treat male fertility and hormone issues.
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January 2010 in “Reproduction, Fertility and Development” A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.
June 2018 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” Men with lower 2nd to 4th finger ratios tend to have larger sinus volumes.
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November 2020 in “Endocrine” Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.
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May 2021 in “Small ruminant research” The study found specific proteins that could mark different growth stages of cashmere goat hair and may help improve cashmere production.
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July 2009 in “BJU international” Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
December 2023 in “JCEM case reports” A new gene variant causes glucocorticoid resistance in a mother and son.
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September 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride can reduce fertility in some men, but stopping it increases sperm count.
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October 2018 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.