research Fifteen-Minute Consultation: Approach to the Adolescent Presenting with Hirsutism
Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.
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research Are Sex Hormones Promising Candidates to Explain Sex Disparities in the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
research Acne Protection: Measures and Miseries
Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
research Menopausal Acne – Challenges And Solutions
Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Women's Health Considerations for Lipid Management
Manage women's cholesterol with diet, exercise, and careful treatment choices, especially during pregnancy, PCOS, and menopause.
research Comprehensive Overview of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
The document concludes that lifestyle changes and medical treatments can significantly reduce symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a chronic skin condition.
research Stromal Cells of the Human Postmenopausal Ovary Display a Distinctive Biochemical and Molecular Phenotype
Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.
research A Comprehensive Review on Metabolic Syndrome
Managing metabolic syndrome needs both lifestyle changes and medical treatments.
research The Potential of Androgenic Alopecia Management from Plant Derivatives
Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
research A Comparison of the Hormonal Profile of Early Androgenetic Alopecia in Men With the Phenotypic Equivalent of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Women
Men with early hair loss have similar hormone levels to women with PCOS, possibly increasing risk of obesity and heart issues.
research Managing Hair Loss in Midlife Women
The conclusion is that proper evaluation and treatment of hair loss in midlife women is important, considering the emotional impact and potential for various treatments.
research Association of Acne Tarda with Endocrinological Disorders
Adult acne is often related to hormonal disorders, especially in women, and may need long-term treatment involving specialists.
research A Use-And-Transformation Model For Evaluating Public R&D: Illustrations From Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Research
The document suggests a new model for evaluating public research that better captures the full value of knowledge creation and use, using PCOS research as an example.
research The Feminism and Psychology Undergraduate Prize 1999: Prizewinning Entry
The entry showed that PCOS negatively affects women's self-image and is worsened by societal expectations, suggesting a need for more feminist attention to the condition.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Gender Minority Patients
AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.
research Case 33-2015
The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
research Metabolic Syndrome: A New Definition and Management Guidelines
New guidelines stress early diagnosis and lifestyle changes to manage metabolic syndrome and prevent complications.
research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
research Optimizing Nutrition for PCOS Management: A Comprehensive Guide
Proper nutrition can help manage PCOS symptoms and improve overall health.
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 A Rare Case of Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified, of the Ovary in a Young Woman
A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.
research Current Concepts in Aesthetic Endocrinology
Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.
research Androgenization: Diagnosis and Therapy – Acne Vulgaris, Hirsutism, Female Pattern Hair Loss
The document discusses how to diagnose and treat conditions like acne, excessive hair growth, and female pattern hair loss related to hormone imbalances.
research Dietary Grape Powder Inhibits Atopic Dermatitis-Like Skin Lesions in NC/Nga Mice
Eating grape powder may reduce the severity of skin allergy symptoms.
research Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action
Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
research Cosmetic Effects of Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs)
Antiepileptic drugs cause cosmetic side effects like hair loss and weight gain, but patients still take their medication without it affecting their quality of life.
research Increased DHEAS and Decreased Total Testosterone Serum Levels in a Subset of Men with Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: Does a Male PCOS-Equivalent Exist?
Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.
research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria
Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.
research Endocrine Abnormalities in Ring Chromosome 11: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Ring Chromosome 11 may be linked to conditions like early puberty, excessive hair growth, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes.