research Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA is a common hair loss affecting both genders, treated with various therapies to promote regrowth and slow thinning.
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690-720 / 1000+ results research Mechanisms of Action of Dehydroepiandrosterone
DHEA affects various tissues by interacting with multiple receptors and can be converted into sex hormones.
research Incidence of Androgenic Dermatologic Side Effects Following Placement of a Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device for Menorrhagia: A Survey-Based Study
The levonorgestrel intrauterine device for heavy periods may cause acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth.
research Use of Ethinylestradiol/Drospirenone Combination in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The birth control combination of ethinylestradiol and drospirenone helps treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Mechanism of Action of Bolandiol (19-Nortestosterone-3β,17β-Diol), a Unique Anabolic Steroid with Androgenic, Estrogenic, and Progestational Activities
Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.
research In-Vitro Effect of Sex Steroids on Mouse Melanoma (B16F10) Cell Growth
Sex steroids, especially progesterone, can slow down the growth of mouse melanoma cells.
research Androgenetic Alopecia From A to Z
research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Caused by Etonogestrel Implantation: A Rare Presentation
A woman developed a severe skin reaction after getting a birth control implant.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Finasteride Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Oral finasteride, combined with drospirenone, improved hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women, with no reported side effects.
research Hormonal Organization of Sex Differences in Play Fighting and Spatial Behavior
Gonadal hormones may influence sex differences in play fighting in animals, but their effect on human spatial behavior is unclear and needs more research.
research Saccharomyces Cerevisiae BLYAS, A New Bioluminescent Bioreporter For Detection Of Androgenic Compounds
The engineered yeast strain BLYAS can quickly and sensitively detect androgenic chemicals.
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 Nutrition and Acne: The Role of Diet in Acne Development
Diet, especially dairy and high-sugar foods, can cause acne.
research Suppression of Spermatogenesis with Desogestrel and Testosterone Pellets Is Not Enhanced by Addition of Finasteride
research Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Based Hair Steroid Profiling May Reveal Pathogenesis in Hair Follicles of the Scalp
Analyzing hair with this method can help understand and monitor scalp conditions and treatment effects.
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 The Influence of Long-Term Treatment with Cyproterone Acetate or a Cyproterone Acetate-Ethinyl Estradiol Combination on Androgen Levels in Blood of Hirsute Women
Both treatments reduced androgen levels and hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Endocrinology Update: Hirsutism
Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.
research The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Its Phenotypes and Cardio-Metabolic Features in a Community Sample of Iranian Population: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
About 19.4% of Iranian women in the study have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with the most common type involving irregular periods and high male hormone levels, but their heart and metabolic health is similar to women without the condition.
research Considerations for Providing Pediatric Gender-Affirmative Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Gender-affirming care for youth remained essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, with telemedicine playing a key role.
research Acne: A Potential Skin Marker of Internal Disease
Acne and other skin conditions can indicate internal diseases like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and early treatment can prevent long-term issues.
research Effectiveness of Low-Dose Ethinylestradiol/Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol/Desogestrel with and without Metformin on Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Triple-Dummy Study
Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.
research Testosterone for Low Libido in Postmenopausal Women Not Taking Estrogen: A Phase III Study of Female Sexual Dysfunction on Testosterone Patch Without Estrogen (APHRODITE)
Testosterone patches can modestly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women not on estrogen therapy.
research Is Dihydrotestosterone a Classic Hormone?
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.
research Cancer Chemotherapy: An Introduction
The book concludes that despite progress, cancer drug treatments have not met the expectations set in the 1960s and 1970s.
research Knowledge and Beliefs About the Use and Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study in Community Pharmacy Settings
Many men misuse oral contraceptive pills for things like hair growth and muscle gain.
research Correlations Between Hormonal Intrauterine Devices and Androgenic Skin Conditions: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) may cause or worsen skin conditions influenced by androgens.
research Synthesis and Actions of 5α-Reduced Metabolites of Testosterone in the Nervous System
Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
research Dihydrotestosterone Induces Arterial Stiffening in Female Mice
Dihydrotestosterone makes arteries stiffer in female mice by reducing estrogen receptor expression.
research Complex Extract of Polygonatum Sibiricum and Nelumbinis Semen Improves Menopause Symptoms via Regulation of Estrogen Receptor Beta in an Ovariectomized Rat Model
A mix of Polygonatum sibiricum and Nelumbinis semen may ease menopause symptoms with fewer side effects.