research New Onset of Alopecia in a Young Woman with End-Stage Renal Disease
A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.
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research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Molecular Genetic and Endocrine Mechanisms of Hair Growth
Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
research Steroid Hormones of Reproduction and Sexual Development
Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.
research The Implication of Mechanistic Approaches and the Role of the Microbiome in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review
Changes in gut bacteria can contribute to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), affecting metabolism, immunity, and causing inflammation. Treatments may involve adjusting these factors.
research Hyperandrogenism in Adolescent Girls: Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.
research Three-Month Treatment With a Long-Acting Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist of Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Effects on Tissue Androgen Concentration, 5α-Reductase Activity and Androgen Receptor Content
A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin and Saliva Testosterone Levels in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with hair loss have lower SHBG and higher saliva testosterone levels, suggesting increased androgen activity.
research Evaluation of Androgens in the Scalp Hair and Plasma of Patients with Male-Pattern Baldness Before and After Finasteride Administration
Finasteride lowers scalp and blood DHT levels, potentially treating male-pattern baldness.
research Androgen Metabolism in Hirsute Patients Treated with Cyproterone Acetate
Cyproterone acetate effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute patients by lowering androgen levels and altering androgen metabolism.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia – Review
Platelet-rich plasma therapy shows promise in treating hair loss caused by androgenic alopecia.
research The Evaluation of the Role of Androgens in Hirsutism and the Use of a New Anti-Androgen Cyproterone Acetate for Therapy
Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinyl estradiol significantly reduced hirsutism in women.
research Systematic Review on the Various Clinical Features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Patients
PCOS has many symptoms, with high androgen levels being the most common.
research Anti-Androgen Treatment of Hirsute Women: A Study on Stress Responses
The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.
research Key Targets of Hormonal Treatment of Prostate Cancer: The Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase
Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
research Androgenic Activity in Autism
Some autistic children may have higher levels of male hormones, which could be linked to aggression.
research Algorithmic Approach to the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Systematic Review
The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.
research Acanthosis Nigricans, Insulin Resistance, And Cutaneous Virilism
Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: More Than Just Hirsutism
Female pattern hair loss is common in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Effects of Sex Steroid Deprivation and Administration on Hair Growth and Skin Sebum Production in Transsexual Males and Females
Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.
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 Peripheral Androgens And The Role Of Androstanediol Glucuronide
Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.
research Strumal Carcinoid Tumor of the Ovary
A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.
research Relationship Between Androgen Levels and Blood Pressure in Young Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.
research Polymorphisms of the Androgen Receptor Gene and the Estrogen Receptor Beta Gene Are Associated with Androgen Levels in Women
Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.
research Testosterone Levels in Relation to Oral Contraceptive Use and the Androgen Receptor CAG and GGC Length Polymorphisms in Healthy Young Women
Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
research Androgen Levels and Semen Parameters Among Former Users of Finasteride With Persistent Sexual Adverse Effects
research Alterations in Androgen Conjugate Levels in Women and Men with Alopecia
People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.
research Anti-Müllerian Hormone Gene Polymorphism Is Associated With Androgen Levels in Chinese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients With Insulin Resistance
Certain gene variations are linked to higher male hormone levels in Chinese women with PCOS and insulin resistance.
research Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies a New Locus JMJD1C at 10q21 That May Influence Serum Androgen Levels in Men
A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.