research Testosterone Metabolism in the Skin
Increased DHT formation in skin can cause hair loss, acne, and excessive hair growth, and antiandrogens might treat these conditions.
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research Physical Changes, Laboratory Parameters, and Bone Mineral Density During Testosterone Treatment in Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria
Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
research Obstructive Sleep Apnea Due to Endogenous Testosterone Production in a Woman
Removing a testosterone-producing tumor cured a woman's sleep apnea and other symptoms.
research The Use of a Transscrotal Testosterone Delivery System in the Treatment of Patients with Weight Loss Related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
The transscrotal testosterone patch normalizes hormone levels in men with AIDS and weight loss but does not improve weight, body mass, or quality of life.
research The Effect of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Scalp Skin Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Patients with Male Pattern Baldness
Finasteride reduces scalp DHT levels, potentially treating male pattern baldness.
research Effect of 5α-Dihydrotestosterone and Testosterone on Apoptosis in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
High levels of testosterone and 5α-DHT can lead to cell death in cells important for hair growth.
research Androgen-Dependent Beard Dermal Papilla Cells Secrete Autocrine Growth Factors in Response to Testosterone Unlike Scalp Cells
Beard cells, unlike scalp cells, produce growth factors in response to testosterone, which may explain differences in hair growth.
research Effects of Ginseng Rhizome and Ginsenoside Ro on Testosterone 5α-Reductase and Hair Regrowth in Testosterone-Treated Mice
Ginseng, especially red ginseng, may help regrow hair and block a hair loss-related enzyme.
research Genetic Predictors of Testosterone and Their Associations with Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors: A Mendelian Randomization Investigation
Testosterone is linked to cardiovascular risk factors and stroke, but its exact role is unclear.
research Safety of Testosterone Use in Women
Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.
research Biochemical Roles of Testosterone and Epitestosterone to 5α-Reductase as Indicators of Male-Pattern Baldness
High testosterone to epitestosterone ratio in hair could predict male-pattern baldness.
research Overexpression of Aldo-Keto Reductase 1C3 in LNCaP Cells Diverts Androgen Metabolism Towards Testosterone Resulting in Resistance to the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Too much AKR1C3 enzyme causes resistance to finasteride by increasing testosterone.
research Testosterone 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitory Active Constituents of Piper Nigrum Leaf
Black pepper leaf extract contains compounds that can block testosterone effects and promote hair growth.
research Testosterone Metabolism in the Skin: A Review of Its Function in Androgenetic Alopecia, Acne Vulgaris, and Idiopathic Hirsutism Including Recent Studies with Antiandrogens
Testosterone affects hair loss, acne, and excessive hair growth, and antiandrogens can help treat these conditions.
research Anabolic Effects of Testosterone Are Preserved During Inhibition of 5α-Reductase
Testosterone can build muscle and bone without enlarging the prostate when a specific enzyme is blocked.
research Hair Removal in Hirsute Women with Normal Testosterone Levels: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Long-Pulsed Diode Laser vs. Intense Pulsed Light
Both intense pulsed light and long-pulsed diode laser effectively reduced facial hair in women, with no significant difference in satisfaction after 6 months, but intense pulsed light was more painful.
research Anti-Androgenic and Hair Growth Promoting Activities of Lygodii Spora (Spore of Lygodium Japonicum): Active Constituents Inhibiting Testosterone 5α-Reductase
Lygodii Spora extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
research Inhibition of Rat 5α-Reductase Activity and Testosterone-Induced Sebum Synthesis in Hamster Sebocytes by an Extract of Quercus Acutissima Cortex
An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
research Testosterone Therapy in Women: Myths and Misconceptions
Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.
research Testosterone Improves Antidepressant-Emergent Loss of Libido in Women: Findings from a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Testosterone may help increase sexual events for women with low libido due to antidepressants.
research Biosynthesis of Dihydrotestosterone by a Pathway That Does Not Require Testosterone as an Intermediate in the SZ95 Sebaceous Gland Cell Line
Dihydrotestosterone can be made from dehydroepiandrosterone in skin cells without needing testosterone.
research Inhibitory Activities of Puerariae Flos Against Testosterone 5α-Reductase and Its Hair Growth Promotion Activities
Puerariae Flos extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research Hair Regenerative Mechanisms of Red Ginseng Oil and Its Major Components in the Testosterone-Induced Delay of Anagen Entry in C57BL/6 Mice
Red ginseng oil and its components help promote hair regrowth and could treat hair loss.
research Inhibition of Hair Growth by Testosterone in the Presence of Dermal Papilla Cells from the Frontal Bald Scalp of the Postpubertal Stumptailed Macaque
Testosterone can slow down hair growth when combined with certain cells from bald scalps, and this effect can be blocked by an androgen receptor blocker.
research Intermittent Use of Testosterone Inactivating Pharmaceuticals Using Finasteride Prolongs the Time Off Period
Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.
research Clinical Relevance of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone Metabolism in Women
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.
research Effect of Citrullus Colocynthis Schrad Fruits on Testosterone-Induced Alopecia
Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract may effectively treat testosterone-related hair loss, similar to finasteride.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire if monitored carefully.
research The Double-Edged Sword of Testosterone’s Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Testosterone may influence COVID-19 severity and outcomes.