research Role of Androgens in Female-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia, Either Alone or Associated with Other Symptoms of Hyperandrogenism
Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.
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research Is Seborrhea a Sign of Autonomic Impairment in Parkinson's Disease?
Seborrhea in Parkinson's disease may be linked to hormones, not autonomic impairment.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Differential Diagnosis
The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.
research The Changes in the Hair Cycle During Gestation and the Post-Partum Period
Hair growth slows and shedding increases after childbirth, but most women don't experience excessive hair loss.
research Pharmacotherapy of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Update
New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.
research Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Events in Women with Androgen Excess
Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.
research Metabolic Aspects of Different Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Iranian PCOS Prevalence Study
The study suggests that being overweight or obese, not PCOS itself, is strongly linked to insulin resistance.
research Antiandrogen Treatment with Spironolactone and Linestrenol Decreases Bone Mineral Density in Eumenorrhoeic Women with Androgen Excess
Taking spironolactone and linestrenol for androgen excess can lead to lower bone density in young women.
research Adverse Health Effects of Androgen Use
Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
research Common Variants in the Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Gene Influence SHBG Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.
research Nutrition and the Deleterious Side Effects of Nutritional Supplements
Taking too many vitamin and mineral supplements can cause serious health problems.
research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
research Unusual Patterns of Presentation of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Analysis of 98 Patients
Trichoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia, even with unusual patterns.
research Apocrine Sweat Gland Obstruction by Antiperspirants Allowing Transdermal Absorption of Cutaneous Generated Hormones and Pheromones as a Link to the Observed Incidence Rates of Breast and Prostate Cancer in the 20th Century
The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
research Production Rates of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Women with female-pattern baldness produce more testosterone, but 5a-reductase inhibition treatment won't help.
research Targets to Treat Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
research Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecia: Clinical Presentations, Etiologies, and Histopathologic Features
Different types of scarring alopecia may be stages of one disease, and accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Bone Mineral Density Is Unaltered in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.
research Hospital-Based Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Omani Women
About 7% of Omani women visiting a gynecology clinic had polycystic ovarian syndrome, similar to rates in other countries.
research An Attempt to Assess the Magnitude of Endogenous Androgen Production in a Case of the Adrenogenital Syndrome
A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.
research Metabolic Effect at Six and Twelve Months of Cyproterone Acetate (2 mg) Combined with Ethinyl Estradiol (35 µg) in 31 Patients
The medication combination did not affect glucose tolerance but increased some cholesterol levels due to its estrogen component.
research Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the CYP19A1 Gene with Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Chinese Population
Two gene variations, rs6493497 and rs7176005, may be linked to female hair loss in Chinese people.
research Endocrinopathies and Other Disorders Inducing a Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotype
Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.
research Anti-Androgen Treatment of Hirsute Women: A Study on Stress Responses
The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: What to Tell Our Female Patients?
Finasteride for female hair loss has low side effects, more research needed.
research Urinary 5-Ene-Steroid Excretion in Non-Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.
research Three Percent Topical Minoxidil Therapy for Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Using 3% topical minoxidil can help women with hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.
research Clinical Utility of GnRH Analogues in Female Androgen Excess: Highlighting Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications
GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women
Treat hair loss in postmenopausal women with diet, avoiding certain drugs, and using medications like minoxidil or finasteride.