research Androgens and the Menopause
Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.
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research Recent Developments in Alopecias
Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.
research Associations Of Prenatal And Postnatal Exposure To Perfluoroalkyl Substances With Pubertal Development And Reproductive Hormones In Females And Males: The Home Study
PFAS exposure in adolescence may delay puberty in females.
research Physiological Changes and Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
research Organizational Effects of Estrogens and Androgens on Estrogen and Androgen Receptor Expression in Pituitary and Adrenal Glands in Adult Male and Female Rats
Early hormones shape sex-specific differences in rat glands.
research The Impact of Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy on Physical Performance
Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.
research Cholesterol Homeostasis: Links to Hair Follicle Biology and Hair Disorders
Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
research Clinical Biochemistry of Dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
research A Clinical Study of Cutaneous Manifestations in Patients with Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid problems are linked to various skin issues, and checking thyroid health is important for people with certain skin conditions.
research Skin Diseases in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can change skin disease severity, with some conditions improving and others worsening, and treatment should balance benefits and fetal safety.
research Finasteride Versus Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.
research Short-Term Clinical Assessment of Treating Female Androgenic Alopecia with Autologous Stem Cells Derived from Human Hair Follicles
Using stem cells from hair follicles to treat female hair loss is safe and effective after six months.
research HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Transgender Women: A Subgroup Analysis of the iPrEx Trial
PrEP for HIV is less effective in transgender women mainly due to low adherence to the treatment.
research Mechanism of Proteinuria
Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.
research Flares of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus During Pregnancy and the Puerperium: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management
Pregnancy can increase lupus activity, but careful planning and treatment can improve outcomes.
research Alopecia and Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
research Metabolic, Reproductive Outcomes and Side Effects After the Administration of 100 mg Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in Women with an Adequate Ovarian Reserve
Taking 100 mg of DHEA daily for 16 weeks did not change metabolic and reproductive health significantly but increased certain ovarian markers with minimal side effects.
research Scalp Hair Diameter Increases During Pregnancy
Pregnant women's hair gets thicker.
research Pregnancy and Skin: Changes and Dermatoses
Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and temporary, but some can risk the fetus and need careful treatment.
research Supplement Use Among Women Experiencing Hair Loss
Most women with hair loss take more supplements than average, but these often don't help and can be risky and costly.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review and Practical Guide for Clinicians
The article concludes that understanding Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) is crucial for effective treatment, which includes medication like 5α-reductase inhibitors and hydroxychloroquine.
research An Overview on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting many women, leading to symptoms like acne and irregular periods, and increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
research Use of Combined Oral Contraceptives and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Young Women: A Nested Case-Control Analysis Using German Claims Data
Some birth control pills increase young women's risk of blood clots more than others.
research Diagnostic Exercise: Severe Bilaterally Symmetrical Alopecia in a Horse
A horse with severe hair loss was diagnosed with alopecia areata and a yeast infection.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium
Chronic Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition in middle-aged women that usually doesn't lead to complete baldness.
research Interrelationships Between Skin Structure, Function, and Microbiome of Pregnant Females and Their Newborns: Study Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study
The study aims to understand the skin and hair characteristics of mothers and their babies, and how these may affect newborns' skin health and mothers' postpartum hair loss.
research Response to Effectiveness of Dutasteride in a Large Series of Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Real Clinical Practice
The authors suggest that 5-α-reductase inhibitors, like dutasteride, are effective in treating frontal fibrosing alopecia and should be the first-line treatment, with other options for severe cases. They also recommend further research on Janus kinase inhibitors.
research Genetic Analysis Does Not Confirm Non-Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in More Than a Third of Women Followed with This Diagnosis
Over a third of women thought to have non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia didn't have it confirmed by genetic tests.
research Pregnancy in Postpartum Estrus Induces Inflammatory Milk Production and Catagen-Specific Pup Skin Inflammation in Interleukin-10 Deficient Mice
Pregnancy right after giving birth in mice lacking IL-10 causes milk that leads to liver issues and hair loss in their babies.