research Male Alopecia, Finasteride, and Cancer Risk
Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
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420-450 / 1000+ results research Effect of a Combination of Ethinylestradiol and Desogestrel in Adolescents with Oligomenorrhea and Ovarian Hyperandrogenism
The treatment temporarily improved symptoms of hyperandrogenism in adolescents.
research Testosterone and Doping Control
The document concludes that better biomarkers are needed to detect long-term oral testosterone use in athletes.
research Chapter 1: Facial Feminization Surgery: A Global Approach
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
research Hair Growth and Androgen Responses in Hirsute Women Treated with Continuous Cyproterone Acetate and Cyclical Ethinyl Estradiol
The treatment significantly reduced hair growth and male hormone levels in hirsute women.
research Clinical Usefulness of Plasma Androstanediol Glucuronide Measurements in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Measuring androstanediol glucuronide in blood is useful for assessing and tracking treatment in women with excessive hair growth.
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 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Comprehensive Overview and Diagnostic Criteria
PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.
research Hormone Treatment for the Adult Transgender Patient
Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.
research Testosterone Prevents Cutaneous Ischemia and Necrosis in Males Through Complementary Estrogenic and Androgenic Actions
Testosterone helps prevent skin damage in males by acting through both estrogen and androgen pathways.
research Topical Minoxidil Solution (1% and 5%) in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil solution helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with 5% being more effective.
research Endocrinology of Transgender Medicine
Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.
research Biology of Hair Growth
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
research Reproductive Performance of Hair Ewes and Rams Implanted with Melatonin Prior to the Anestrus Season in Northwest Mexico
Melatonin improved sheep reproduction, being more beneficial and cost-effective in males.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Regulation of Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase in the Skin of Normal and Hirsute Women
The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.
research Hair Follicles and Associated Glands as Androgen Targets
Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
research Low-Dose Spironolactone in the Treatment of Female Hirsutism
Low-dose spironolactone is safe and effective for treating hirsutism.
research Peripheral Androgens And The Role Of Androstanediol Glucuronide
Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.
research Nipple Differentiation in Fetal Male Rats Treated with an Inhibitor of the Enzyme 5α-Reductase: Definition of a Selective Role for Dihydrotestosterone
Blocking a specific enzyme in male rat fetuses leads to the development of nipples and feminized genitalia.
research 46, XY 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency in a 36-Year-Old Phenotypic Female Patient
A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
research The Laboratory in the Multidisciplinary Diagnosis of Differences or Disorders of Sex Development (DSD)
Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
research Puberty Induction With Recombinant Gonadotropin: What Impact on Future Fertility?
Recombinant gonadotropins improve future fertility in CHH patients.
research Hair Restoration: Causes and Solutions for Permanent Hair Loss
Hair loss is mainly caused by a testosterone byproduct, and hair restoration surgery uses hair from the back and sides of the scalp.
research Can Beverages Grow Hair on Bald Heads?
Coffee and tea might help hair growth in balding individuals, but side effects and alternative uses are being considered.
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 Clinicopathological, Trichoscopic, and Biochemical Parameters in Females with Patterned Hair Loss
The study concluded that female pattern hair loss is linked to psychological distress and is hard to diagnose and treat, with its causes still not fully understood.
research A Review of Androgen-Progestin Regimens for Male Contraception
Hormonal male contraception is effective and could be market-ready, but more research is needed to ensure safety for all ethnic groups.
research Detection of the Nuclear Translocation of Androgen Receptor Using Quantitative and Automatic Cell Imaging Analysis
A new method helps detect androgen receptor movement in cells, aiding research on hair loss treatments.
research Grey-Scale Penile Ultrasound Findings in Young Men with Erectile Dysfunction Who Used Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Retrospective Review
Finasteride for hair loss can cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis.