research Insulin Resistance and Hair Disorders: Idiopathic Hirsutism and Androgenic Alopecia
There is no significant link between insulin resistance and certain hair disorders like idiopathic hirsutism and androgenic alopecia.
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research Minimal Systemic Exposure of a New Topical Triazole Antifungal, Efinaconazole 10% Solution, in Patients with Severe Onychomycosis Following 28-Day Treatment
Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.
research Onychomatricoma with Classic Features: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hair loss is a common side effect of hormone treatments for cancer.
research Incidence of Alopecia from Endocrine Therapies in Cancer
Hair loss is a common, often overlooked side effect of hormone treatments for breast and prostate cancer.
research CME Examination for Volume 43
The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
research Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender-Nonconforming People, Version 7
The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Diagnosis
The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.
research Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.
research The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Position Statement from the European Society of Endocrinology
The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.
research Steroid Sulfatase: Molecular Biology, Regulation, and Inhibition
The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.
research Is Dehydroepiandrosterone a Hormone?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
research ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 108: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.
research Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents
Childhood obesity is rising globally due to various factors, and early prevention and healthy lifestyle changes are crucial.
research Anticancer Drugs in Surface Waters
Anticancer drugs are increasingly found in surface waters, and their long-term environmental effects are not well understood, requiring better testing methods.
research Sexual Hormones in Human Skin
Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
research Mucocutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.
research Screening for 21-Hydroxylase-Deficient Nonclassic Adrenal Hyperplasia Among Hyperandrogenic Women: A Prospective Study
Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.
research Activity of Sorafenib Against Desmoid Tumor/Deep Fibromatosis
Sorafenib is effective in treating Desmoid Tumor/Deep Fibromatosis.
research HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Transgender Women: A Subgroup Analysis of the iPrEx Trial
PrEP for HIV is less effective in transgender women mainly due to low adherence to the treatment.
research Androgen Receptor Antagonists Structure-Activity Relationships
Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.
research The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism
Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.
research Hirsutism and Acne in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.
research Endocrinology of Transgender Medicine
Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.
research Vitamin D and the Skin: Physiology and Pathophysiology
Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Current Insights in Pathophysiology, Diagnostics, and Management
Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
research Hormone Therapy for Transgender Patients
Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with the Pure Antiandrogen Flutamide
Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.
research Neurosteroidogenesis Today: Novel Targets for Neuroactive Steroid Synthesis and Action and Their Relevance for Translational Research
New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.
research Acne: Hormonal Concepts and Therapy
Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.
research Diagnosis and Management of the Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.