July 2020 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research” Finasteride harms invertebrates' survival and burial ability.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 19 citations,
November 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
16 citations,
December 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with estrogen possibly reducing risk and testosterone potentially increasing it.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Testosterone with finasteride improved muscle and bone health in men with spinal cord injury.
November 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Certain ESR1 gene variations may affect hormone levels and fat distribution in women with high male hormone levels.
89 citations,
August 2013 in “PloS one” Androgen receptors are active in many tissues of both male and female mice, not just reproductive organs.
56 citations,
July 2014 in “PloS one” SARMs may be an effective treatment for a certain type of breast cancer by blocking cancer growth and spread.
55 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.
45 citations,
September 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” The study found that the enzyme linked to acne is present in the same areas of both acne-affected and normal skin.
40 citations,
October 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CLASI is a valid tool for assessing skin activity and damage in lupus patients.
12 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle studies suggest that maintaining telomere length could help treat hair loss and graying, but it's uncertain if mouse results apply to humans.
May 2024 in “Scientific African” Three natural compounds from Ghanaian plants may help treat BPH and alopecia.
April 2023 in “American Journal of Transplantation” Hormone replacement therapy may lower the risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes in non-immunosuppressed people and male organ transplant recipients.
November 2023 in “Brain Sciences” Some medications might contribute to male infertility, with finasteride showing a high number of reports.
76 citations,
October 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.
68 citations,
January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.
59 citations,
August 2004 in “Human Reproduction Update” Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
27 citations,
May 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa lacks strong evidence and needs more research.
17 citations,
January 2004 in “European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology/European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology” Certain hormone medications can treat symptoms like acne and unwanted hair, regulate periods, and prevent pregnancy in women and teenage girls.
11 citations,
April 2018 in “Epilepsy research” Letrozole reduces seizures but not brain damage in mice.
5 citations,
September 2023 in “Nutrients” Soy protein with isoflavones reduces wrinkles and improves skin hydration in postmenopausal women.
5 citations,
January 2023 in “Fertility and sterility” Doctors are preparing to potentially perform uterus transplants in transgender women, considering technical, hormonal, and ethical factors.
3 citations,
April 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” ATP-sensitive K+ channel subunits, particularly Sur2A, play a significant role in various cancers.
2 citations,
October 2021 in “Exploration of targeted anti-tumor therapy” Breast cancer hormone therapy can cause hair loss, which can be treated with daily applications of specific topical solutions like minoxidil and hydrocortisone butyrate.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Journal of personalized medicine” Hormonal imbalances during menopause may significantly contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “Biomolecules” Fermented papaya and mangosteen in hair care products helped prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Ethosomes are a promising method for treating hair loss by delivering drugs directly to the scalp.