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Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.
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research Safety and Efficacy of Transdermal Testosterone for Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research Androgen Replacement Therapy in Women
Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
research Intracrinology and the Skin
DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
research Biological Profile of Cortexolone 17a-Propionate (CB-03-01), a New Topical and Peripherally Selective Androgen Antagonist
CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.
research Dermatologic Care of the Transgender Patient
Hormonal therapy changes skin and hair in transgender patients, who need better researched dermatologic care.
research Sesquiterpene-Enriched Extract of Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb. Retards Axillary Hair Growth: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study
Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion significantly reduces underarm hair growth.
research Treatment of Androgen Excess in Females: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.
research Alopecia Due to High Androgen Index Contraceptives
Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.
research Steroid Hormones: Overview and Medical Applications
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Differential Diagnosis
The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.
research Sexual Dysfunction, Including Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
research Sexual Hormones in Human Skin
Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
research Animal Models of Androgen-Dependent Disorders of the Pilosebaceous Apparatus
Testosterone causes hair loss in AGA mice, which are good for testing baldness treatments, and both minoxidil and cyproterone acetate can prevent this hair loss.
research Topical Spironolactone in the Treatment of Evaporative Dry Eye Disease
Spironolactone may help improve symptoms and tear quality in dry eye disease.
research Proceedings From the Third Intercontinental Meeting of Hair Research Societies
The meeting covered advances in understanding hair growth, causes of hair loss, and potential treatments.
research Novel Uses for the Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Nandrolone and Oxandrolone in the Management of Male Health
Nandrolone and oxandrolone could help treat male health issues like muscle loss and low testosterone.
research Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men With Suppressed Testosterone Production
Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.
research Androgen Effects in Mammals
Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
research Trichogenic Effect of Topical Ketoconazole Versus Minoxidil 2% in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Evaluation
Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.
research Tributyltin Effects on Ocinebrina Aciculata: Imposex Development, Sterilization, Sex Change, and Population Decline
Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.
research Cutaneous Side Effects of Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.
research Protective Effects of Finasteride Against Testosterone-Induced Calcium Oxalate Crystallization and Crystal-Cell Adhesion
Finasteride helps prevent kidney stones, but side effects need more research.
research Sub-Chronic Effects of a Phthirusa Pyrifolia Aqueous Extract on Reproductive Function and Comparative Hormone Levels in Male Rats
Phthirusa pyrifolia extract may lower testosterone and harm male rat reproduction without damaging the liver or kidneys.
research Effect of Flutamide and Two Novel Synthetic Steroids on GABA, Glutamine, and Some Oxidative Stress Markers in Rat Brain and Prostate
Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.
research Polygonum Multiflorum Extract Supports Hair Growth by Elongating Anagen Phase and Abrogating the Effect of Androgen in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Polygonum multiflorum extract helps hair grow longer and fights the effects of hormones that cause hair loss.
research Interconnected Polymers Technology (IPSTiC): An Effective Approach for the Modulation of 5α-Reductase Activity in Hair Loss Conditions
A new anti-baldness patch effectively treats hair loss by blocking enzymes linked to the condition.
research Bisphenol-A Antagonizes the Rapidly Modulating Effect of Dihydrotestosterone on Spinogenesis and Long-Term Potentiation of Hippocampal Neurons
Bisphenol-A (BPA) increases connections between brain cells and boosts their activity, but it blocks the effects of a male hormone on brain cell plasticity.
research Co-Administration of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Worsens the Adverse Metabolic Effects of Prescribed Glucocorticoids
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors with prednisolone can worsen its negative effects on metabolism.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with the Pure Antiandrogen Flutamide
Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.