research Is Androgenetic Alopecia a Risk for Atherosclerosis?
Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
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research Solid Effervescent Formulations as a New Approach for Topical Minoxidil Delivery
Effervescent formulations may improve minoxidil delivery, increasing effectiveness and reducing applications needed.
research Review of Oral Minoxidil as Treatment of Hair Disorders: In Search of the Perfect Dose
Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).
research Clinical Case Seminar: Postmenopausal Androgen Excess - Challenges in Diagnostic Work-Up and Management of Ovarian Thecosis
The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Prevalence of Hyperprolactinaemia in Female Premenopausal Blood Donors
A small number of premenopausal female blood donors had high prolactin levels, often due to stress, and retesting is recommended to prevent misdiagnosis.
research Hirsutism and Virilization
Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
research The Role of Androgen Therapy
Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.
research Androgens and the Menopause
Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.
research A Randomized Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Bilateral Comparison Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride 0.5% Solution in Combination with Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Facial Hirsutism
Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
research Immunosuppressive Therapy in Autoimmune Disease: A Review
Immunosuppressive therapy helps manage autoimmune diseases but carries risks like infection and potential for malignancy.
research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
research Alopecia Areata: Medical Treatments
Some treatments for autoimmune hair loss work, but JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib are promising for regrowth.
research Evaluation of Some Hormones, Total Antioxidant Capacity, and Malondialdehyde Levels in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Women Attending the Gynecology Clinic at Nnewi
Women with PCOS have higher oxidative stress and hormone imbalances, suggesting managing oxidative stress could help.
research Effect of Kanchanar Twak Kwath With Shunthi Churna and Nimb Tail Nasya in Hypothyroidism: A Case Study
Ayurvedic treatment improved symptoms and reduced TSH levels in a hypothyroidism patient.
research A Rare Case of Severe Acrodermatitis Enteropathica During COVID-19 Lockdown
A boy with a rare skin condition improved quickly after starting zinc supplements.
research Comparison of Clinical and Biochemical Markers of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Study from a Teaching Hospital in Sri Ramachandra Institute, Chennai, India
Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are good at predicting excess hair growth.
research Relationship Between Glucose Homeostatic Disorders and Testosterone in Adult Nigerian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Higher testosterone levels in Nigerian women with PCOS are linked to glucose disorders like diabetes.
research Seasonality, Climatic Unpredictability, Food Deprivation, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS may have evolved as an advantage in past environments with food scarcity.
research Androgen Treatment in Women: A Review of Testosterone Therapy and Its Effects
Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.
research Developmental Origin of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Hypothesis
The hypothesis suggests that PCOS may start early in life due to genetic and environmental factors, influencing future reproductive and metabolic problems.
research The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Normal Population According to the Rotterdam Criteria Versus Revised Criteria Including Anti-Mullerian Hormone
Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.
research Minoxidil Use in Dermatology, Side Effects, and Recent Patents
Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Clear-Cut Endocrine Disorders and Polycystic Ovaries in 350 Patients Presenting with Hirsutism or Androgenic Alopecia
Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
research Thallium Poisoning: Diagnosis May Be Elusive But Alopecia Is The Clue
Alopecia is a key indicator of thallium poisoning.
research The Effect of Metformin on Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin improves hair growth and menstrual frequency in women with PCOS and hirsutism.
research Hair Cycle-Specific Expression of Versican in Human Hair Follicles
Versican, a protein, is less present in thinning hair follicles and this decrease might contribute to common hair loss in men.
research The Importance of Adequate Serum Ferritin Levels During Oral Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Treatment of Diffuse Androgen-Dependent Alopecia in Women
Having enough iron improves the effectiveness of a specific hair loss treatment in women.
research Pilosebaceous Physiology in Relation to Hirsutism and Acne
Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
research The Dark Art of Light Measurement: Accurate Radiometry for Low-Level Light Therapy
Most low-level light therapy studies did not accurately report how light was measured, affecting treatment reliability.
research Expression of mRNA for Androgen Receptor, 5α-Reductase, and 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.