research Hormonal Therapy for Acne: Why Not as First Line Therapy? Facts and Controversies
Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.
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research Tamoxifen for Flutamide/Finasteride-Induced Gynecomastia
Tamoxifen effectively treats gynecomastia without causing impotence.
research Therapeutic Strategies for Treating Hair Loss
The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
research Mesotherapy Using Dutasteride-Containing Preparation in Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: Photographic, Morphometric and Ultrastructural Evaluation
Dutasteride-containing mesotherapy effectively treats female hair loss, improving density and thickness with minimal side effects.
research Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Flutamide Alone and Combined with an Oral Contraceptive for the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.
research Assessment of the Usefulness of Dihydrotestosterone in the Diagnostics of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
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 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated With Anogenital Distance, A Marker Of Prenatal Androgen Exposure
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.
research Exploring the Brain-Skin Connection: Leads and Lessons from the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles on the scalp interact with and respond to the nervous system, influencing their own behavior and growth.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: Clinical and Laboratory Findings and Trichoscopy Depending on Disease Severity
Genetics affect early female hair loss, severity depends on duration, and low ferritin levels not significant.
research Androgenic Alopecia Is Not Useful as an Indicator of Men at High Risk of Prostate Cancer
Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Androgenic Alopecia and Insulin Resistance: Are They Really Related?
There is no significant link between male pattern baldness and insulin resistance.
research The Anxiolytic Effect of Pregnancy in Rats Is Reversed by Finasteride
Pregnancy reduces anxiety in rats, but finasteride reverses this effect.
research Ganoderma Lucidum as an Inhibitor of Testosterone-Induced Prostatic Hyperplasia in Rats
Ganoderma lucidum may help treat enlarged prostate in rats.
research Androgen Receptor: A Promising Therapeutic Target in Breast Cancer
The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.
research Hormonal Therapy in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.
research How to Diagnose and Treat Women with Excessive Hair
Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.
research Immunoregulatory Mechanisms and Stress Hormones in Psoriasis (Part 1)
Stress hormones like cortisol may trigger psoriasis flare-ups.
research Intracrine Testosterone Activation in Human Pancreatic Beta-Cells Stimulates Insulin Secretion
Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.
research The Use of Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinyl Estradiol in Hyperandrogenic Skin Symptoms: A Review
Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.
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 Update on the Genetics of Androgenetic Alopecia, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata: Implications for Molecular Diagnostic Testing
Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
research Alopecia: The Search for Novel Agents Continues
Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Deslorelin for the Treatment of Hair Cycle Arrest in Intact Male Dogs
Deslorelin may help intact male dogs regrow hair from alopecia X, with a 75% success rate and no side effects.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Alters Pregnane Metabolism in the Late Pregnant Mare
Inhibiting 5α-reductase increases progesterone levels in late pregnant mares.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
research Effect of MK-386, a Novel Inhibitor of Type 1 5 Alpha-Reductase, Alone and in Combination with Finasteride, on Serum Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Men
MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
research Can the Second to Fourth Digit Ratio (2D:4D) Be a Marker to Determine Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity?
The index to ring finger ratio may indicate disease severity in female ankylosing spondylitis patients, but not in males.
research Incidence of Virilization in Sex Cord Stromal Tumors of Ovary: A 5-Year Experience in a Tertiary Care Gynecological Center
Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.