research Intracrinology and the Skin
DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
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research Acne
Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
research Pathways to Inflammation: Acne Pathophysiology
Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
research Androgens in Women: Role in Androgen-Mediated Cutaneous Disorders
Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
research Molecular Genetic and Endocrine Mechanisms of Hair Growth
Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
research GABAA Receptor Modulation by Neurosteroids in Models of Temporal Lobe Epilepsies
Neurosteroids change how GABA_A receptors work in the brain, which could be important for treating temporal lobe epilepsy.
research Finasteride-Associated Male Infertility
Finasteride may cause male infertility, stopping it can help.
research Hormone Therapy in Acne
Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
research Hormonal Therapy in Dermatology
Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness involves hormone-related hair thinning, shorter hair, and inflammation.
research Secondary Infertility Due to Use of Low-Dose Finasteride
Low-dose finasteride may cause fertility issues, but stopping it can improve sperm quality and lead to pregnancy.
research L-Ascorbic Acid 2-Phosphate Represses Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Dickkopf-1 Expression in Human Balding Dermal Papilla Cells
Vitamin C derivative reduces hair loss-related protein in cells.
research Clinical Presentations of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata causes varying hair loss patterns, affecting hair, nails, and possibly glands, with treatment outcomes depending on disease duration and extent.
research Repurposing Steroidogenesis Inhibitors for the Therapy of Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Promises and Caveats
Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
research Erythematous Cutaneous Nodules Caused by Adulterated Cocaine
Talc in street cocaine can cause immune-reactive skin nodules where injected.
research Silicon in Hair Loss: A Preliminary SEM Microanalysis Study
The study suggests silicon might be important for healthy hair, as less silicon was found in people with hair loss.
research Incidental Clear Cell Syringoma of the Scalp in a Patient With Lichen Planopilaris
A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.
research Letter to the Editor: Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss
Finasteride use may cause sexual dysfunction; more research needed.
research The Hair Follicle Stem Cell As The Paradigm Multipotent Adult Stem Cell
Hair follicle stem cells can turn into many cell types and may help repair nerve damage and have other medical uses.
research Molecular Genetics of Androgen Insensitivity
Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
research Mechanical Anisotropy of Hair Affected by Genetic Diseases Highlights Structural Information Related to Differential Crosslinking in Keratins
research Ornithine Decarboxylase Expression in Cutaneous Papillomas in SENCAR Mice Is Associated with Altered Expression of Keratins 1 and 10
High ODC and low K1 and K10 may indicate early skin tumors in mice.
research Vitamin D Resistance: Tissue Resistance to Vitamin D and Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Types I and II
Some people have genetic mutations that make them resistant to vitamin D, leading to rickets even with enough vitamin D intake.
research Expression and Distribution Patterns of Spermine, Spermidine, and Putrescine in Rat Hair Follicle
Polyamines are abundant in certain parts of rat hair follicles and may play a key role in hair growth.
research Is There an Association Between 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Metabolic Syndrome? A Narrative Review of the Literature
Finasteride and dutasteride may cause metabolic issues like liver disease and diabetes.
research Dermal Papilla Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles as the Future Tools for Hair Regeneration
Dermal papilla cell-derived exosomes can help stem cells grow hair.
research Estrogen and Androgen Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Hormonal interactions, especially involving DHT and estrogen, play a key role in BPH development and treatment.
research Autoimmunity: Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, treatable with immune-modulating drugs, and linked to genetics.
research Human Hair Follicle and Epidermal Melanocytes Exhibit Striking Differences in Their Aging Profile Involving Catalase
Hair follicle cells age faster and lose pigment due to less catalase, causing hair to turn gray.
research Activation of TRPV3 Inhibits Lipogenesis and Stimulates Production of Inflammatory Mediators in Human Sebocytes—A Putative Contributor to Dry Skin Dermatoses
Activating TRPV3 reduces skin oil production and increases inflammation, potentially causing dry skin issues.