research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Men
Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.
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research Does a Male Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Equivalent Exist?
Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated With Atherogenic Changes in Lipoprotein Particle Number and Size Independent of Body Weight
Women with PCOS have unhealthy changes in their cholesterol particles that are not related to their body weight.
research Interactions Between Crossed Hair Fibers at the Nanoscale
Hair fibers interact through classical forces, which are influenced by treatments and products, important for hair care and other applications.
research Finasteride Treatment for One Year in 35 Hirsute Patients
Finasteride safely reduces excessive hair growth in women.
research Is Xanthine Oxidase Activity in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Associated with Inflammatory and Cardiovascular Risk Factors?
Women with PCOS have higher xanthine oxidase activity linked to inflammation and heart disease risks.
research The Diagnosis of Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Based on Serum Basal or Post-ACTH Stimulation 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Can Lead to False-Positive Diagnosis
Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.
research Testosterone Therapy in Men: Clinical and Pharmacological Perspectives
Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.
research Topical Formulations Containing Finasteride: In Vitro Permeation/Penetration Study and In Vivo Pharmacokinetics in Hairless Rat
Finasteride cream helps hair growth with less side effects.
research Strengthening the Skin with Topical Delivery of Keratinocyte Growth Factor-1 Using a Novel DNA Plasmid
Applying a special DNA plasmid to the skin can make it thicker and stronger.
research Antibody-Capped Mesoporous Nanoscopic Materials: Design of a Probe for the Selective Chromo-Fluorogenic Detection of Finasteride
Probe detects finasteride with high selectivity and low detection limit.
research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
research Pharmacokinetic Parameters and Mechanisms of Inhibition of Rat Type 1 and 2 Steroid 5α-Reductases: Determinants for Different In Vivo Activities of GI198745 and Finasteride in the Rat
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research A Multi-Technique Approach to the Study of Structural Stability and Desolvation of Two Unusual Channel Hydrate Solvates of Finasteride
Desolvation of finasteride depends on environment and technique.
research Quantitative Study of the Human Hair Follicle in Normal Scalp and Androgenetic Alopecia
Alopecia causes smaller hair follicles and affects growth-related structures.
research Expression of 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 in Visceral and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissues of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated with Adiposity
Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.
research Mechanism of Salutary Effects of Finasteride on Post-Traumatic Immune/Inflammatory Response
Finasteride reduces inflammation and improves immune response after trauma by altering hormone levels.
research Itraconazole Therapy for Recalcitrant Dermatophyte Infections
Itraconazole helps improve tough skin infections but may not prevent them from coming back.
research A Method for Achieving Blood Pressure Control Expeditiously with Oral Minoxidil
Oral minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure quickly and safely.
research Alterations of Gut Microbiota Composition in Post-Finasteride Patients: A Pilot Study
Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.
research Elevated Fasting Insulin Is Associated With Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High fasting insulin levels in women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.
research Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Amino-Pyridines as Androgen Receptor Antagonists for Stimulating Hair Growth and Reducing Sebum Production
A compound made by Pfizer can potentially stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production, making it a good candidate for topical use.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Chemical and Clinical Models
Researchers developed a model to predict how well certain compounds can block an enzyme related to hair loss and prostate issues, suggesting a 50 mg dose of finasteride might be effective based on lab and body data.
research Association Between Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients
Insulin resistance is common in PCOS patients and linked to obesity and increased cardiovascular risk.
research Role of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as Biofertilizers in Stabilizing Agricultural Ecosystems
Using PGPR as biofertilizers can improve soil health and plant growth while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
research Clinical Characteristics in Taiwanese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Taiwanese women with PCOS experience different symptoms based on age, with younger women facing more hormone imbalances and older women dealing with more metabolic issues.
research Menkes Syndrome Presenting as Myoclonic Seizures: Neuroimaging and EEG Observations
An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.
research New Biomarkers to Evaluate Hyperandrogenemic Women and Hypogonadal Men
The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.
research Predicting the Permanent Safe Donor Area for Hair Transplantation in Koreans with Male Pattern Baldness According to the Position of the Parietal Whorl
The position of the parietal whorl can predict safe donor areas for hair transplants in Korean men with male pattern baldness.
research Development and Validation of a Procedure for the Determination of Minoxidil in Hair-Regrowth Formulations Using Two Variants of Capillary Zone Electrophoresis
A method was created in 2005 to identify minoxidil, a hair growth ingredient, in products using two types of capillary zone electrophoresis, and it found that most products had about 2% minoxidil.