research The Evaluation and Treatment of Androgen Excess
High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
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research Androgen Replacement Therapy in Women
Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
research Iatrogenic Androgen And Estrogen Excess In A Postmenopausal Woman Presenting With Facial Erythema, Acne, And Hirsutism
A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.
research Different Levels of 5α-Reductase Type I and II, Aromatase, and Androgen Receptor in Hair Follicles of Women and Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
research Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Monitoring and Minimizing Toxicity
Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.
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 Androgen Dependence of Hirsutism, Acne, and Alopecia in Women
Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.
research Androgen Excess: Investigations and Management
The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
research Dermatology of Androgen-Related Disorders
Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
research Androgen Conjugates: Physiology and Clinical Significance
Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
research Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Prostate Cancer: Focusing on Sexual Side Effects
Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.
research Androgen Antagonists in Androgen Target Tissues
Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
research Ovarian Morphology and Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Reproductive Aged Women With or Without Mild Acne
Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.
research Evaluation of RU58841 as an Anti-Androgen in Prostate PC3 Cells and a Topical Anti-Alopecia Agent in the Bald Scalp of Stumptailed Macaques
RU58841, a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, showed potential as a topical treatment for hair loss, increasing hair density, thickness, and length without systemic side effects in Stumptailed Macaques.
research Androgen- and Estrogen-Secreting Adrenal Cancers
Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.
research Prostate-Sparing Effects in Primates of the Potent Androgen 7α-Methyl-19-Nortestosterone: A Potential Alternative to Testosterone for Androgen Replacement and Male Contraception
MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.
research Preventive Effects of Monascus on Androgen-Related Diseases: Androgenetic Alopecia, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, and Prostate Cancer
Monascus helps prevent baldness, prostate issues, and may be a natural alternative to medications.
research Polymorphic CAG Repeat Numbers in the Androgen Receptor Gene of Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients
Longer CAG repeats in gene linked to more severe hair loss in females.
research Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Aging: A Histopathological, Morphometric, and Immunohistochemical Study of Estrogen Receptor β and Androgen Receptor
The study concluded that both estrogen and androgen receptors, which decrease with age, are linked to skin aging and may be hormonally regulated.
research The Role of Pre-Operative Androgen Stimulation in Hypospadias Surgery
Pre-operative hormone treatment for hypospadias surgery might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Expression of Type 1 5α-Reductase and Metabolism of Testosterone in Reconstructed Human Epidermis: A New Model for Screening Skin-Targeted Androgen Modulators
The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.
research Cognitive Testing of a Survey Instrument for Self-Assessed Menstrual Cycle Characteristics and Androgen Excess
The survey helps identify menstrual irregularities and excess male hormones, aiming to detect conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Clinical Evaluation of Women Presenting with Low Libido and Determination of Whether Androgen Therapy Might Be Appropriate
Androgen therapy might help some women with low libido, but it has risks and should be used carefully.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Androgen-Dependent Dermopathy in Women with Keloid Scars
Women with keloid scars often have acne and hair loss, especially those with "true" keloids, indicating a possible hormonal imbalance.
research Androgen Effects on the Skin
Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
research Androgen Biosynthesis and Gene Defects
Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
research Androgen Secreting Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary Presented with Postmenopausal Bleeding and Extensive Hirsutism
Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.
research Changes in Urine Androgen and Prostaglandin Levels During Finasteride Treatment
Finasteride treatment lowers urine androgen and prostaglandin levels, making them potential markers for effectiveness.
research Use of Androgen Lowering Medications Finasteride and Dutasteride Do Not Substantially Alter Risk of Incident HCV-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Men
Androgen lowering medications don't significantly change HCV-related liver cancer risk in men.