Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.

Skin problems in older people can indicate hormonal diseases, nutritional deficiencies, or conditions like diabetes, menopause, and HIV.

A new method accurately measures steroid hormones in a few hair strands and could help study chronic stress and hair loss.

Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.

Post-finasteride syndrome's existence is uncertain; more research needed.

Neuroimaging suggests that treatments targeting brain steroids could help control epilepsy, especially types linked to the menstrual cycle.

Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.

A woman's chronic headaches and hair loss were cured by treating her syphilis.

Critical illness can lead to long-lasting physical and psychological problems, requiring ongoing, specialized care and rehabilitation.

Lower finasteride doses had more side effects; dutasteride caused back pain; more research needed on post-finasteride syndrome.

Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.

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.

Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.

The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.

Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.

Children with HIV often have skin problems that can indicate the severity of their immune system damage.

Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and patient education.

PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.

Finasteride doesn't affect oral testosterone undecanoate, and high DHT levels may cause acne, prostate issues, and hair loss.

Older women often have vulva issues due to less estrogen, which can be misdiagnosed and lead to wrong treatments.

Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

Finasteride may increase suicide risk; more research needed.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.