research Intracrine and Myotrophic Roles of 5α-Reductase and Androgens
Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.
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research Histopathology of Aging of the Hair Follicle
Hair becomes gray and thin as we age, and while most hair loss in older people is due to genetics, there's a chance for gray hair to regain color under certain conditions.
research Alopecia in Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Some COVID-19 patients lose hair, with the most common type linked to male hormones and possibly increasing the risk of severe illness.
research Endocrine Profile of the VCD-Induced Perimenopausal Model Rat
The rat model showed early perimenopause with regular cycles and low hormones, and late perimenopause with irregular cycles and higher hormone levels.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
research Alleviation of Mechanical Allodynia by 14,15-Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid in a Central Poststroke Pain Model: Possible Role of Allopregnanolone and Delta-Subunit-Containing Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptors
14,15-EET may help reduce poststroke pain by affecting certain brain proteins.
research Effect of the 5α-Reductase Enzyme Inhibitor Dutasteride in the Brain of Intact and Parkinsonian Mice
Dutasteride may protect the brain in early Parkinson's disease.
research Metabolic, Behavioral, and Reproductive Effects of Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy in an Obese Rat Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Vertical sleeve gastrectomy improved metabolism, behavior, and reproduction in obese rats with PCOS.
research Therapeutic Effects of Stem Cells in Different Body Systems: A Comprehensive Review
Stem cell therapy is promising for treating various health conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full potential and address challenges.
research Growth Hormone and the Human Hair Follicle
Growth hormone levels affect hair growth and loss, with too much causing excess hair and too little leading to hair loss.
research Men’s Health in the United States: A National Health Paradox
Men in the U.S. have more health issues, higher death rates from various diseases, lower life expectancy, and are less likely to seek healthcare.
research Hair Loss Caused by Gain-of-Function Mutant TRPV3 Is Associated with Premature Differentiation of Follicular Keratinocytes
A gene mutation causes early keratinocyte maturation leading to hair loss in Olmsted syndrome.
research Tissue Resident Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells: Sentinels and Saboteurs in Health and Disease
Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells are important for immunity and tolerance, affect hair growth and wound healing, and their dysfunction can contribute to obesity-related diseases and other health issues.
research 11-Oxyandrogens in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.
research Bifidobacterium Is Enriched in Gut Microbiome of Kashmiri Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have more Bifidobacterium in their gut compared to those without PCOS.
research MAIT Cells in COVID-19: Heroes, Villains, or Both?
MAIT cells may help fight COVID-19 but also contribute to severe inflammation.
research Role of ACE2 Polymorphism in COVID-19: Impact of Age
Different ACE2 gene versions may affect COVID-19 impact based on age and suggest some hair loss drugs could be potential treatments.
research Alopecia Areata Occurring After COVID-19 Vaccination: A Single-Center, Cross-Sectional Study
Some people developed alopecia areata after COVID-19 vaccination, but it's not caused by the vaccine and most improved with treatment.
research Hair Follicles as a Critical Model for Monitoring the Circadian Clock
Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.
research Facial Feminization Surgery/Gender Confirming Facial Surgery: Background and State of the Art
Facial feminization surgery helps make facial features more feminine, improving patient satisfaction and safety.
research Higher Prevalence of Clinical Cardiovascular Comorbidities in Postmenopausal Women with Self-Reported Premenopausal Hirsutism and/or Oligo-Amenorrhea
Postmenopausal women with past hirsutism or irregular periods have more heart and lung diseases.
research Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Markers in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
Patients with alopecia areata have higher oxidative stress and lower antioxidant levels.
research Endocrine Functions of the Testes
The testes produce important hormones like testosterone and others that play key roles in male body functions.
research Children’s Hair Cortisol and Hair Testosterone Concentrations in Response to Environmental Changes: From Summer Holidays to School
Girls had higher stress hormone levels during school due to social and emotional issues, while boys had higher overall hormone levels with slight changes when school started.
research Cardiac and Renal SARS-CoV-2 Viral Entry Protein Regulation by Androgens and Diet: Implications for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and COVID-19
Androgens and a high-fat diet may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in women with PCOS by upregulating certain proteins in the heart and kidneys.
research A Systematic Review of Anti-Aging Effects of 23 Traditional Chinese Medicines
Some traditional Chinese medicines may have anti-aging benefits and could help with hair growth, but more research is needed.
research Correlation Between High Hair Cortisol Level and Intracranial Aneurysm Rupture
High levels of cortisol in hair are linked to a greater risk of brain aneurysm rupture.
research Pharmacology of Anti-Androgens in the Skin
Anti-androgens can help reduce the effects of male hormones on the skin.
research Microglia: Sculptors of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Like Brain?
Microglia, the brain's immune cells, may contribute to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by altering the female brain's structure and function, with kisspeptin neurons and GABA neurotransmitters also playing a role.
research The Chemical and Pharmacological Research Progress on Fructus Malvae
Fructus Malvae may help with diabetes, tumors, and hair loss due to its various active compounds.