February 2024 in “Cancers” New treatments targeting androgen receptors show promise for drug-resistant prostate cancer.
43 citations,
December 2020 in “PLOS Genetics” New method finds genetic links between Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer not seen before.
February 2024 in “BioMetals” Heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead can increase cancer risk and worsen outcomes.
December 2022 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa” AAG causes hair loss in many people, with limited treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, light therapy, and hair transplants.
91 citations,
April 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Polygonum multiflorum extract helps grow hair by activating certain hair growth signals in mice.
11 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.
4 citations,
October 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Melatonin receptors, found in many body parts, can help treat various diseases like depression and diabetes due to their effects on inflammation, tumor progression, sleep disorders, and body mass regulation.
3 citations,
December 2020 in “Endocrine and metabolic science” The healthcare for transgender veterans could be better with a more unified team approach.
The article concludes that better diagnosis and management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome are needed to improve women's health and prevent related diseases.
June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” The foreword introduces a medical issue discussing male hormonal health, treatments, and the effects of conditions like obesity and aging.
49 citations,
October 2014 in “International Scholarly Research Notices” Eclipta alba has many health benefits and contains compounds with potential for drug development.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” A specific pathway involving AR, miR-221, and IGF-1 plays a key role in causing common hair loss.
280 citations,
May 2005 in “Andrology” Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.
24 citations,
April 2014 in “Oncotarget” Minoxidil can reduce functions related to androgen receptors.
5 citations,
September 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia also lose facial hair and the condition may be linked to hormone levels and sunscreen use.
May 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” A genetic test can identify people at risk of male pattern baldness early, allowing for quicker treatment.
56 citations,
July 2014 in “PloS one” SARMs may be an effective treatment for a certain type of breast cancer by blocking cancer growth and spread.
10 citations,
January 2017 in “The World Allergy Organization journal” Gender differences affect allergy prevalence, severity, and response to environmental toxins, with women often more affected than men.
9 citations,
September 2009 in “The Prostate” Finasteride doesn't improve survival in LNCaP tumor model during off-cycle of therapy.
September 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” Clomiphene citrate is a cheap and simple treatment for low testosterone that works as well as human chorionic gonadotropin, alone or combined, especially for men who want to keep their fertility.
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
124 citations,
July 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.
18 citations,
March 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride works better for hair loss in patients 26 or younger.
15 citations,
October 2012 in “International Urology and Nephrology” Low-dose finasteride may cause fertility issues, but stopping it can improve sperm quality and lead to pregnancy.
6 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride effectively and safely treats male hair loss for over a year.
4 citations,
May 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most Spanish Caucasian women have a widow's peak, and their hormone levels suggest they process certain hormones faster.
January 2019 in “Current research in diabetes & obesity journal” A woman with type 2 diabetes developed alopecia areata, suggesting a link between the two autoimmune conditions.
April 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Teaching men with simple bladder problems self-management skills can improve their symptoms and quality of life.
April 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” TICE salvage chemotherapy is effective for treating germ-cell tumors with poor prognosis.
June 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride's sexual side effects not caused by androgen deficiency or SRD5A inhibition.