research Hormonal Changes in Menopause: Do They Contribute to a Midlife Hair Crisis in Women?
Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.
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research Ovarian Hilus-Cell Hyperplasia and High Serum Testosterone in a Patient With Postmenopausal Virilization
A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in a 46-Year-Old Man
A 46-year-old man was diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia, a condition usually seen in postmenopausal women.
research Guidelines on the Use of Finasteride in Androgenetic Alopecia
Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily can increase hair count and improve hair appearance, but it may have side effects on sexual function and a potential risk of prostate cancer. It may not be effective for postmenopausal women unless taken in higher doses.
research Protective Cardiovascular and Renal Actions of Vitamin D and Estrogen
Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.
research Clinical and Dermoscopic Approaches to Diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Results From a Multicenter Study of the International Dermoscopy Society
The study concludes that early diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is important, as it is often found in postmenopausal women, may be related to Lichen Planopilaris, and eyebrow hair loss is a common sign.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: State of the Art and Future Directions
The review suggests more research is needed to understand Frontal fibrosing alopecia, a condition causing hairline recession in postmenopausal women.
research Dihydrotestosterone and 5α-Reductase: Role in Hair Loss and Prostate Health
Dihydrotestosterone and 5α-Reductase play a role in hair loss and prostate health, and finasteride can increase hair growth in men without affecting sperm production, but it doesn't work for postmenopausal women with hair loss.
research Untangling the Hairy Issue of Iron Deficiency: Making Progress
Iron deficiency is common in women regardless of hair loss, and treating it does not usually reverse hair loss.
research Female Sexual Dysfunction: Prevalence, Causes, and Treatments
Many women experience sexual dysfunction, but few seek help, and better treatment and medical training are needed.
research Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Skin
Estrogen replacement can improve skin health in menopausal women but doesn't reverse sun damage or prevent hair loss.
research Physiological Changes in Scalp, Facial, and Body Hair After Menopause: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study of Subjective Changes
After menopause, some women lose scalp hair and gain facial hair, with patterns suggesting different underlying causes.
research Skin Aging
After menopause, women lose a lot of skin collagen, but estrogen replacement might improve skin health.
research Efficacy of Topical Combination of 0.25% Finasteride and 3% Minoxidil Versus 3% Minoxidil Solution in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study
Combination of 0.25% finasteride and 3% minoxidil works better than just 3% minoxidil for increasing hair thickness in women.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Study of 12 Cases in Argentina
The study found that the average age of women diagnosed with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Argentina is higher than in other countries, but their symptoms are similar.
research The Investigation and Management of Severe Hyperandrogenism Pre- and Postmenopause: Non-Tumor Disease Is Strongly Associated with Metabolic Syndrome and Typically Responds to Insulin-Sensitization with Metformin
High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.
research Advanced Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman: Case Report
A postmenopausal woman's high testosterone levels and symptoms improved after removing a tumor from her ovary.
research Gender Differences in Production and Circulating Levels of Sex Hormones and Their Impact on Aging Skin
Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
research Hyperandrogenism After Menopause
A postmenopausal woman's increased male hormone levels were successfully treated with surgery.
research Androgenic Alopecia in Post-Menopausal Female: A Clinical Presentation
A postmenopausal woman with hair loss and hirsutism improved after surgery to remove an ovarian tumor.
research Case Series of Familial Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and a Review of the Literature
Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia affects premenopausal women too, and early diagnosis is important, but no proven medication exists yet.
research Topical Estrogen Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia in Menopausal Females
Topical estrogen helps hair growth in menopausal women with no major side effects.
research The Use of Testosterone After Menopause
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.
research Impact of Hormones on Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction
Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment Challenges
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Survey in 16 Patients
The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia affects a broader age range of women and early treatment can help stop hair loss.
research Familial Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia is rare, mostly affects women, and often occurs between sisters or mother-daughter pairs.
research Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Topical minoxidil effectively treats Female Pattern Hair Loss in women of all ages and hormone levels, but evidence for antiandrogens is limited.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia with Male Pattern Caused by an Androgen-Producing Tumor
Androgen-producing ovarian tumors can cause male-pattern hair loss in women.
research Dutasteride Improves Hair Growth in Patients with Male Pattern Baldness More Effectively Than Finasteride
Dutasteride is more effective for male pattern baldness than finasteride, and black cohosh extract BNO 1055 is as effective as conjugated estrogens in treating postmenopausal symptoms, with added benefits in reducing sweating and mental symptoms.