research What Causes Hidradenitis Suppurativa?—15 Years After
Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
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research Transgender Adolescents and Acne: A Case Series
Testosterone treatment in transgender teens can worsen acne, requiring careful treatment due to mental health and medication side effects.
research Endocrine Disorders and Hormonal Therapy for Adolescent Acne
Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.
research Androgenic Alopecia in Females: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
research What Does Acne Genetics Teach Us About Disease Pathogenesis?
Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.
research Alopecia Areata Treated With Hydroxychloroquine: A Retrospective Study of Nine Pediatric Cases
Hydroxychloroquine may help treat alopecia areata in children.
research Androgen Antagonists in Androgen Target Tissues
Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
research Chapter 17: Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs)
Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.
research 5α-Reductases in Human Physiology: An Unfolding Story
Enzymes called 5α-reductases have many body functions and need more research to safely use inhibitors.
research The Osler Lecture 2012: Pharmacology 2.0, Medicines, Drugs, and Human Enhancement
The lecture concluded that drugs for human enhancement are here to stay and called for their responsible development and fair access.
research 5α-Reductases in Human Physiology: An Unfolding Story
We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
research Priorities for Efficacy Trials of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy With Estrogen: Collaborative Design and Results of a Community Survey
Future hormone therapy trials should match the diverse needs and priorities of the gender-diverse community.
research Psychosocial Dimensions of SLE: Implications for the Health Care Team
SLE patients often face depression and anxiety due to physical changes, with African-American and Hispanic patients having higher unmet psychological needs.
research Hunting the Genes in Male-Pattern Alopecia: How Important Are They, How Close Are We and What Will They Tell Us?
Genes play a significant role in male-pattern baldness, and understanding them could lead to new treatments and insights into related health issues.
research Premature Adrenarche: Early Maturation of Adrenal Glands in Children
Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.
research Androgenic Alopecia in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A new minoxidil regimen improved hair loss in a lupus patient.
research Cutaneous Lupus Concerns from the Patient Perspective: A Qualitative Study
Patients with cutaneous lupus are most concerned about self-consciousness, physical symptoms, and disease progression.
research An Update of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Causes and Therapeutic Options
Polycystic ovary syndrome, a disorder causing menstrual issues and infertility, can be treated with lifestyle changes, medication, herbal remedies, surgery, and assisted reproductive techniques like artificial insemination and IVF.
research Perspectives of Kennedy's Disease
Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.
research Hormonal Treatment for Skin Androgen-Related Disorders
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.
research Prevalence of Hair Loss After COVID-19 Infection in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Almost half of COVID-19 patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia experienced increased hair loss, especially women and those with chronic diseases.
research Guidelines for the Management of Vitiligo: The European Dermatology Forum Consensus
Manage vitiligo with treatments, address emotions, and use camouflage techniques.
research Preliminary Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism of Novel Non-Steroidal Antiandrogens in the Rat: Relation of Their Systemic Activity to the Formation of a Common Metabolite
Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.
research Male-Pattern Hair Loss: Comprehensive Identification of the Associated Genes as a Basis for Understanding Pathophysiology
Male-pattern hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with key genes identified.
research Analysis of Dermatologic Conditions in Turkey and Italy Using Google Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Searches for acne, hair loss, and eczema increased during COVID-19, while searches for other skin issues decreased.
research The Pathophysiology of Delayed Ejaculation
Delayed ejaculation is a complex issue caused by psychological, biological, and lifestyle factors, requiring a holistic treatment approach.
research Noncontraceptive Benefits of the Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest Combined Oral Contraceptive: A Review of the Literature
The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.
research The Tale of Stress: An Exploratory Analysis of Cortisol Levels in the Tail Hair of Captive Asian Elephants
Elephant tail-hair can show past stress levels, matching times when stressful events happened.
research Evaluation of the Level of Serum Interleukins (IL-2, IL-4, IL-15, and IL-17) and Its Relationship with Disease Severity in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Interleukin levels are higher in alopecia areata patients but don't predict disease severity or duration.
research Panhypopituitarism Induced by CTLA-4 and PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy for cancer caused a patient to develop a condition affecting hormone production, requiring ongoing hormone replacement therapy.