research Hormones and the Pilosebaceous Unit
Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
60-90 / 1000+ results 
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne: Why Not as First Line Therapy? Facts and Controversies
Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.
research Can Extra-Adrenal Cortisol Secretion Occur in an Adrenalectomized Patient?
A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
research Evidence-Based and Potential Benefits of Metformin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
research Ischemia-Modified Albumin: A Potential New Marker of Oxidative Stress in Dermatological Diseases
IMA may indicate oxidative stress in skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed.
research Relationship Between Betacoronaviruses and the Endocrine System: A New Key to Understand the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Comprehensive Review
Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
research Adrenal Disorders and the Pediatric Brain: Pathophysiological Considerations and Clinical Implications
Adrenal disorders can cause lasting brain and behavior issues in children.
research Agent: Minoxidil
Minoxidil helps lower severe blood pressure and promotes hair growth but can have serious side effects and must be used continuously.
research Repurposing of Various Current Medicines as Radioprotective Agents
Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.
research An Update on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
research Immunoreactivity of the SARS-CoV-2 Entry Proteins ACE-2 and TMPRSS-2 in Murine Models of Hormonal Manipulation, Aging, and Cardiac Injury
Age affects how certain proteins involved in COVID-19 infection are expressed in mice, but sex hormones and heart injury do not.
research Expression and Roles of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory (StAR) Protein in Non-Classical, Extra-Adrenal, and Extra-Gonadal Cells and Tissues
The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.
research Hypoparathyroidism as the Single Major Component for Decades of Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1
A man with hypoparathyroidism had other health issues that led to a diagnosis of a rare autoimmune disorder, APS-1.
research The Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome: Two Cases of a Novel Pathogenic Variant in the Glucocorticoid Receptor Gene
A new gene variant causes glucocorticoid resistance in a mother and son.
research Evaluation of Metabolic and Hormonal Parameters in Women with PCOS Living in the Black Sea Region
Women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and need lifestyle changes and treatment.
research Endocrinology and Auxology of Siblings with Non-Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Siblings with signs of virilization should be tested for non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which does not affect adult height but may impact fertility and well-being if untreated.
research Bridging Personal and Population in Excitability Diseases: Will Studies of Rare Diseases Bring Generalizable Mechanisms From Monogenic Channelopathies?
Studying rare genetic disorders can help us understand and treat common diseases better.
research Potassium Channel Openers: Pharmacological and Clinical Aspects
Potassium channel openers could help treat cardiovascular diseases and asthma but require better targeting to specific tissues for effective use.
research Drug Repurposing: A Promising Approach for Patients With Angina and Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease (ANOCA)
Using existing drugs for new purposes could be a cost-effective way to treat chest pain and non-clogged heart arteries, with some drugs for lung blood pressure showing promise but needing more testing.
research Sex-Related Differences in the Pharmacological Response in SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Dyslipidemia, and Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review
Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
research The AndroCoV Clinical Scoring for COVID-19 Diagnosis: A Prompt, Feasible, Costless, and Highly Sensitive Diagnostic Tool Based on a 1757-Patient Cohort
The AndroCoV Clinical Scoring is a quick, accurate, and free tool for diagnosing COVID-19.
research Hypertension: Sex-Related Differences in Drug Treatment, Prevalence and Blood Pressure Control in Primary Care
Women experience more side effects and have worse blood pressure control from hypertension treatments than men, despite using different medications.
research Effect of High-Fructose Diet on the Renal Cortex of Adult Male Albino Rats
High-fructose diets can cause irreversible kidney damage.
research Enzymes
Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.
research Glossary
research DNA Microarray and Bioinformatic Analysis Reveals the Potential of Whale Oil in Enhancing Hair Growth in a C57BL/6 Mice Dorsal Skin Model
Whale oil significantly promotes hair growth and may be a safe, effective alternative to minoxidil.
research Research Progress of Post-Acute Sequelae After SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Long COVID causes various long-term health issues and needs better awareness and treatment.
research The Multisystem Impact of Long COVID: A Comprehensive Review
Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
research Gonads
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
research Malus Pumila Mill. Cv Annurca Apple Extract Might Be Therapeutically Useful Against Oxidative Stress and Patterned Hair Loss
Annurca apple extract may help treat hair loss and protect against oxidative stress.