research Dermatologic Therapy Unit Anti-Androgens
Anti-androgens can help treat tough skin conditions like severe acne and excessive hair growth.
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research Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Therapy for Hirsutism Is as Effective as High Dose Cyproterone Acetate but Results in a Longer Remission
Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.
research Skin Connective Tissue and Aging
Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.
research Fulvestrant: A New Treatment Option for Advanced Breast Cancer - Tolerability Versus Existing Agents
Fulvestrant is a well-tolerated new treatment for advanced breast cancer that may delay chemotherapy.
research Diseases of the Skin: Treatment of Scalp Disorders
The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
research How Far Should We Investigate Diffuse Alopecia in Women?
Routine thyroid tests for diffuse alopecia in women may not be necessary, but checking for iron deficiency anemia could be useful.
research Update on Medical Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Castration is preferred for non-breeding male dogs with BPH, but other treatments are available with specific pros and cons.
research Women And Epilepsy: Reproductive Life And Epilepsy
Antiepileptic drugs can cause cosmetic side effects and affect menstrual cycles, fertility, and bone health in women with epilepsy.
research A Single Topical Application of Calcipotriol (50 µg/g) Ointment Has No Acute Effect on Systemic Calcium Homeostasis in Patients with Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
Putting calcipotriol ointment on the skin once doesn't change calcium levels in the body right away.
research Abstracts
Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.
research Testosterone Therapy for Transgender Men: Effects and Safety
Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.
research Adult Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Begins in Childhood
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.
research Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 Entry Through the ACE2/TMPRSS2 Pathway: A Promising Approach for Uncovering Early COVID-19 Drug Therapies
Blocking the virus's entry into cells by targeting certain pathways could lead to early COVID-19 treatments.
research Prolactin Delays Hair Regrowth in Mice
Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.
research Prolonged Treatment with Finasteride (a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor) Does Not Affect Bone Density and Metabolism
Long-term finasteride use doesn't change bone density or metabolism.
research Ameliorative Effects of Rutin Against Metabolic, Biochemical, and Hormonal Disturbances in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Rats
Rutin may help treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in rats.
research Clinical Applications of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.
research Ganoderma Lucidum as an Inhibitor of Testosterone-Induced Prostatic Hyperplasia in Rats
Ganoderma lucidum may help treat enlarged prostate in rats.
research Venous Thromboembolism and Women's Health
Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.
research Effect of Potassium on Blood Sugar and Plasma Insulin Levels in Patients Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis
Potassium levels affect blood sugar and insulin during dialysis, and malnutrition changes children's hair roots.
research Cyproterone Acetate as Initial Treatment and Maintenance Therapy for Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update
Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.
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 Are 2D:4D Finger-Length Ratios an Indicator of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males?
Right hand finger ratio may predict male hair loss.
research Testosterone Down-Regulates Expression of αVβ3-Integrin, E-Cadherin, and Mucin-1 During Uterine Receptivity Period in Rats
Testosterone reduces key molecules needed for early pregnancy in rats.
research Does Insulin Resistance Increase Thyroid Volume in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Insulin resistance is linked to larger thyroid volume in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Absence of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia with Paclitaxel in a Case of Hypothyroidism: Case Report
A woman with low thyroid function did not lose her hair during chemotherapy, possibly because her hair follicles were less affected by the treatment.
research Can Male-Pattern Baldness Be Prevented? Promising Results from a Study on Treating Male-Pattern Baldness with Oral Finasteride
Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Contemporary Viewpoint
PCOS is a complex condition linked to hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance, with weight loss being important for management.
research Management of Female-Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and spironolactone slow hair loss in women.