Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Men with early balding showed higher levels of certain genes linked to hair loss and possibly prostate cancer.
September 2023 in “Çukurova medical journal (Online)/Çukurova medical journal” EZH2 levels decrease as fetuses develop and are higher in adult skin, which may affect skin growth and repair.
September 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Evening primrose oil significantly improves hormone levels and reduces BMI and cholesterol in women with PCOS.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
May 2023 in “Bali Medical Journal” Higher sebum levels are linked to more severe male baldness.
March 2023 in “Bagcılar medical bulletin” A young woman had a rare tumor causing high male hormone levels and symptoms like excessive hair and acne. After removing the tumor, her hormone levels returned to normal. Early diagnosis is important.
April 2021 in “International journal of health services research and policy” Nursing students in Turkey have a moderate acceptance of cosmetic surgery, influenced by education, urban background, personal connections to those who had surgery, perception of risk, and desire for awareness training.
April 2021 in “HIV & AIDS Review” Glycyrrhizinic acid spray showed limited effectiveness in treating anogenital warts in HIV patients with low CD4 levels.
January 2021 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Women with a certain type of hair loss had lower levels of a hormone called prolactin compared to healthy women.
January 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Prolactin levels and gene polymorphism are not linked to vitiligo severity but are related to BMI.
July 2018 in “Journal of College of Medical Sciences-nepal” Women with certain types of hair loss may have low iron levels.
April 2018 in “Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal/Maǧallaẗ Asyūṭ al-ṭibiyyaẗ al-baytariyyaẗ” Zinc levels in body fluids can help diagnose zinc deficiency in lambs, with fecal zinc as an early indicator.
January 2018 in “Journal of translational science” Eating alfalfa sprouts every day can raise testosterone levels in middle-aged men, but broccoli sprouts don't have this effect.
April 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Most women with excess hair growth had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and severity wasn't linked to hormone levels.
January 2014 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” Type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, with high treatment failure rates and more severe than Type 1; certain drugs can lower lipid levels effectively with varying side effects, and apples may benefit heart health like statins but with fewer side effects.
October 2011 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease due to increased levels of a specific lipid in their blood.
January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Hyperthyroidism can hide signs of high androgen levels in females.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” PSA testing is a reliable method for detecting prostate cancer, and opioids may lower PSA levels, but triglycerides don't affect prostate cancer risk.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Opioid use may lower PSA levels, suggesting a possible role in prostate cancer control; PSA testing is useful for detecting prostate cancer; serum triglycerides are not linked to prostate cancer risk; and higher urethral PSA levels may be associated with local hormone activity.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Serum triglyceride levels are not linked to prostate cancer risk.
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lower adrenal hormone levels may cause hair loss in postmenopausal women, certain patterns help diagnose nail cancer, and a gene variant linked to higher skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients suggests monitoring folate levels.
December 2020 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” No strong link between testosterone or DHEAS levels and acne or hair loss in females.
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March 2006 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Women with PCOS have heart-related issues not because of obesity, but due to insulin resistance and low adiponectin levels.
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December 2017 in “Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine” Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.
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November 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low iron levels are not directly linked to chronic hair loss and iron supplements may not help.
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April 2008 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Dutasteride and finasteride do not significantly affect bone density, blood fats, or blood production, but slightly lower PSA levels and minimally impact sexual function in healthy young men.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
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April 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.
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January 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Longer CAG repeat lengths in the androgen receptor gene are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.