Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.

Antiandrogen treatments can help with various women's health issues but often require ongoing use.

Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.

New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.

Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.

Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.

Diet changes hormone levels in pregnant ewes by affecting metabolism, not placental synthesis.

Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.

Autism's genetics are linked with early age of puberty and less hair loss, but not with hormone levels or polycystic ovary syndrome.

DHT affects bone growth by altering gene activity in osteoblasts, potentially complicating steroid use.

High levels of male hormones, insulin resistance, and obesity are closely linked and worsen polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed to improve treatments.

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.

Dutasteride makes alcohol less sedating and may lead to less drinking in men.

AKR1D1 controls glucocorticoid levels and receptor activity in liver cells.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.

The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.

Women with AGA have more androstenedione and dihydrotestosterone, less copper and zinc; copper imbalance affects AGA; treatment improves hormones and minerals.

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

Mice with human gene experienced hair loss when treated with DHT.

Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.

New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.

Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.

Sex-determining genes may affect male baldness.

PRGF treatment safely and effectively helps hair loss.

A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.

5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.