research Predominant Expression of 5 Alpha-Reductase Type 1 in Pubic Skin from Normal Subjects and Hirsute Patients
The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
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research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Features, Diagnostic Criteria, and Treatments
PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
research Metabolism and Skin Diseases
Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Women
Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
research Dexpanthenol May Be a Novel Treatment for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Analysis of Nine Cases
Dexpanthenol improves hair growth in male baldness.
research Effect of Phlebotomy Versus Oral Contraceptives Containing Cyproterone Acetate on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.
research Circulating and Intraprostatic Sex Steroid Hormonal Profiles in Relation to Male Pattern Baldness and Chest Hair Density Among Men Diagnosed with Localized Prostate Cancers
Baldness in men with prostate cancer is linked to higher levels of certain sex hormones, but chest hair density is not.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Associated Hirsutism in Adolescents
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.
research Effect of 150 kHz Electromagnetic Radiation on the Development of Polycystic Ovaries Induced by Estradiol Valerate in Sprague Dawley Rats
150 kHz electromagnetic radiation might help improve PCOS in rats.
research Analysis of the Expression Pattern of the Carrier Protein Transthyretin and Its Receptor Megalin in the Human Scalp Skin and Hair Follicles: Hair Cycle-Associated Changes
The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
research Pharmacological Options for Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
research Androgens and the Menopause
Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.
research Androgens in SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Infections
Men, particularly those with hair loss, are more likely to get the virus, and those with prostate cancer may have milder symptoms. Testosterone's role in the disease is unclear, and the virus doesn't seem to harm male fertility. Women with PCOS might be at higher risk. More research is needed.
research Effects of Testosterone on the Expression of Connexin 26 and Connexin 43 in the Uterus of Rats During Early Pregnancy
Testosterone changes important cell communication proteins in pregnant rats' uteruses, which might affect pregnancy success.
research Serum Preptin and Amylin Levels with Respect to Body Mass Index in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients
Women with PCOS have lower amylin levels, which are not related to their body weight.
research Telogen Effluvium After Oral Albendazole
A woman experienced temporary hair loss after taking albendazole, which resolved on its own within 3 months.
research Evaluation of Serum Level of Omentin-1 in Females with Hirsutism
Women with hirsutism have different levels of omentin-1, which may be linked to the condition and its genetic aspects.
research Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum Pharmacopuncture Solution Facilitates Hair Growth in C57BL/6 Mice
Cornu cervi pantotrichum pharmacopuncture solution helps mice grow hair by increasing hair follicle cell growth and a growth factor important for hair development.
research Divergences in Insulin Resistance Between the Different Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.
research Diseases of the Hair and Nails
Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
research Evaluation of Efficacy, Safety, and Reversibility of Combination Regimen of Cyproterone Acetate and Testosterone Buciclate in Bonnet Monkeys
The right dosage of CPA and TB can work as a safe and reversible male contraceptive in monkeys.
research Lymphatic Vessel: Origin, Heterogeneity, Biological Functions, and Therapeutic Targets
Lymphatic vessels are essential for health and can be targeted to treat various diseases.
research Incidence of Virilization in Sex Cord Stromal Tumors of Ovary: A 5-Year Experience in a Tertiary Care Gynecological Center
Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.
research Surprisingly Low Infertility Rate in Married Type 2 Diabetic Women: A Curious Paradox to the Current Opinion of Insulin Resistance as the Joint Pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Married women with type 2 diabetes had a surprisingly low infertility rate, suggesting type 2 diabetes and PCOS may be different conditions.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Prevalence and Its Correlates Among Adolescent Girls
About 15% of adolescent girls in a region of India have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is more common in those born by cesarean, with wisdom teeth, or with central obesity.
research Is the Comb Over Dying? A Mouse Model for Male Pattern Baldness (Androgenic Alopecia)
The mouse model suggests male pattern baldness may be due to an enzyme increasing DHT and higher androgen receptor levels in hair follicles.
research Menopause
The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
research A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management in PCOS
Ayurvedic treatment helped reduce PCOS symptoms in a 19-year-old girl.
research Oral Signs of Hematologic Disease
The conclusion is that different blood diseases cause specific oral symptoms and require varied treatments to manage these symptoms and improve patient health.
research Polycystic Ovarian Morphology Is Associated with Hyperandrogenemia and Insulin Resistance in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS and polycystic ovaries have higher male hormone levels and more insulin resistance, especially if they are overweight.