research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Progress and Therapeutic Potential
5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.
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research A Response to 'Male Balding Is a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19'
The authors suggest that scalp hair might protect against COVID-19 and call for more research on scalp health and the virus.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: A Review of Current Literature
Post-finasteride Syndrome causes lasting negative effects, but more research is needed for treatment and risk evaluation.
research Clinical Evaluation of Women Presenting with Low Libido and Determination of Whether Androgen Therapy Might Be Appropriate
Androgen therapy might help some women with low libido, but it has risks and should be used carefully.
research Association Between Trichoscopic Features, Serum Hormone Levels, and Vitamin D Concentration in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia in Eastern China: A Cross-Sectional Study
Higher SHBG levels are linked to less severe hair loss in women, but vitamin D levels don't seem to affect hair loss.
research Ketoconazole: A Promising Drug for Fungal Infections
Ketoconazole is effective for treating various fungal infections and has new uses in dermatology, but oral use can have serious side effects.
research Precocious Puberty: A Case Report
Early diagnosis and treatment with Leuprolide are key for children with precocious puberty.
research The Effect of Evening Alcohol Consumption and Bedtime Administration of Flibanserin on the Safety of Flibanserin
Drinking alcohol before taking flibanserin does not increase the risk of severe low blood pressure or fainting.
research Evaluation of Healthcare of Gender-Dysphoric Veterans in the Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System
Care for gender-dysphoric Veterans can be improved with a consistent, team-based approach.
research Hair Loss (Alopecia or Baldness)
Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
research Young Patients Using Finasteride Exhibit Risk of Suicidality
Finasteride use in young people may increase risk of suicidal thoughts and mental health issues.
research Finasteride: Suicidality or Psychological Adverse Events
Finasteride use linked to increased suicidality in patients under 45.
research Incomplete Recovery of Erectile Function in Rats After Discontinuation of Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy
Rats had lasting erectile problems after stopping a certain medication.
research The 2018 Revision to the Process of Care Model for Evaluation of Erectile Dysfunction
The 2018 update to the ED care model added a new severity score and stressed a detailed evaluation of both physical and psychological aspects.
research Serum Levels of Androgen-Associated Hormones Are Correlated with Curative Effect in Androgenic Alopecia in Young Men
Lowering certain hormone levels improves treatment for hair loss in young men.
research Fertility Counseling and Preservation: Considerations for the Pediatric Endocrinologist
Pediatric endocrinologists should provide early fertility counseling and preservation options to young patients at risk of infertility.
research Condylomata Acuminata of HIV-Positive Men May Harbor Focal Areas of Dysplasia: Relevant Implications for the Management of Human Papillomavirus-Induced Disease in High-Risk Patients
Warts in HIV-positive men can have serious abnormal cell growth, needing careful analysis and treatment to prevent cancer.
research Identification of Two Additional Novel Mutations in the AR Gene Associated with Severe Forms of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Two new mutations in the AR gene linked to severe androgen insensitivity were found.
research A Teenage Girl with Unexpected Pubertal Changes
The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.
research Novel Penile Ultrasound Technique to Explain Mechanism of Erectile Dysfunction in Young Patients Using Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia
Ultrasound shows 96% of young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride have abnormal penile tissue.
research Beard Transplants and Facial Hair Trends: Why Men Are Motivated to Have Surgery
Men are getting more beard transplants to look better and follow fashion trends.
research Current and Future Perspectives on Clinical Management of Classic 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Treating classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency requires precise glucocorticoid dosing and attention to individual patient needs, with new treatments showing promise.
research Effect of Finasteride Treatment and Its Withdrawal in the Rat Corpus Cavernosum
Finasteride treatment may cause erectile dysfunction, but stopping it reverses these effects.
research Consequences of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse in Males: Results From a Meta-Analysis Study
Anabolic-androgenic steroids harm male hormone levels, sperm, metabolism, and can cause acne, hair loss, and breast growth.
research Evaluation of Defensive Responses Associated with Panic in Female Rats: Serotonergic Activation Profile in the Dorsal Raphe Nucleus and Periaqueductal Gray
Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.
research Dermal Fibroblasts Enhance Growth Factors Production by Androgens and Modulate Keratinocyte Proliferation and Differentiation
Androgens increase growth factors in skin cells, which may lead to acne.
research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss and hirsutism.
research An Unusual Circulating Steroid Profile in a Virilized Postmenopausal Woman
A 68-year-old woman developed male traits due to a tumor in her ovary, which was removed, returning her hormone levels to normal.
research Therapeutic Options and Perspectives in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
The document concludes that more research is needed on treatments for hair loss in both men and women, especially on medication combinations and their benefits.
research Effects of Different Herbal Drugs for the Treatment of PCOS
Herbal remedies like liquorice and aloe vera may help manage PCOS symptoms.