research Hirsutism: Evaluation and Treatment
Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
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research Impact of Metformin and Rosiglitazone Treatment on Glucose Transporter 4 mRNA Expression in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin and rosiglitazone both improved insulin use and hormonal symptoms in women with PCOS.
research Behavioral Dermatology
Behavioral dermatology treats skin problems by considering both emotional and physical factors.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.
research Body Composition Changes and Inhibition of Fat Development In Vivo Implicate Androgen in Regulation of Stem Cell Lineage Allocation
Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.
research Pharmacologic Therapy of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that treating PCOS requires a combination of drugs to manage reproductive and metabolic symptoms, with more research needed on combination therapies.
research Differential Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.
research Increased Levels of Prostaglandin-Like Material in Canine Blood During Arterial Hypotension Produced by Hydralazine, Dihydralazine, and Minoxidil
These drugs raise prostaglandin-like material in dog blood, possibly causing blood vessel widening.
research MicroRNAs in the Skin: Role in Development, Homeostasis, and Regeneration
MicroRNAs are important for skin health and could be targets for new skin disorder treatments.
research Endocrine Disorders in Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome often causes sexual development issues, hair loss, learning disabilities, deafness, muscle contractions, limb pain, and diabetes.
research Steroidogenic Isoenzymes in Human Hair and Their Potential Role in Androgenetic Alopecia
Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.
research Acne in Women
Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.
research Acanthosis Nigricans and the Metabolic Syndrome
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that may indicate a higher risk for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and more research is needed to understand and treat it.
research Finasteride Treatment of Hair Loss in Women
Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.
research Thrombin Activatable Fibrinolysis Inhibitor and Other Hemostatic Parameters in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain blood clotting factors, suggesting a greater risk of cardiovascular issues.
research Recent Advances in the Treatment of Psoriasis
New treatments for psoriasis have improved effectiveness and may reduce long-term side effects when combined with standard therapies.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
research A Review of Hedgehog Inhibitors Sonidegib and Vismodegib for Treatment of Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Sonidegib and vismodegib are similarly effective for advanced basal cell carcinoma, but sonidegib might have a slightly better safety profile.
research Runx1 Role in Epithelial and Cancer Cell Proliferation Implicates Lipid Metabolism and SCD1 and SOAT1 Activity
Runx1 controls fat-related genes important for normal and cancer cell growth, affecting skin and hair cell behavior.
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 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 Group IID, IIE, IIF, and III Secreted Phospholipase A2s
Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.
research The Metabolic Syndrome-Associated Small G Protein ARL15 Plays a Role in Adipocyte Differentiation and Adiponectin Secretion
ARL15 is important for fat cell development and the release of the hormone adiponectin.
research Applications of Steroid Drugs Entrapped in Cyclodextrins
Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
research Advances in Male Hormone Substitution Therapy
New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.
research The Metabolism and Control Mechanism of Human Hair Follicles
Human hair follicles have a unique metabolism that changes between growth stages and may contribute to baldness.
research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
research Oral Testosterone in Oil: Pharmacokinetic Effects of 5α-Reduction by Finasteride or Dutasteride and Food Intake in Men
Taking oral testosterone with finasteride or dutasteride doubles testosterone levels, and food slightly affects it.
research Sebaceous Immunobiology: Skin Homeostasis, Innate Immunity Coordination, Inflammatory Response, and Disease Associations
Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.
research Injectable Silver Nanoclusters-Based Hydrogel for Wound Healing by Eliminating Bacterial Infection and Promoting Tissue Regeneration
The hydrogel with silver and mangiferin helps heal wounds by killing bacteria and aiding skin and tissue repair.