393 citations,
November 2000 in “Archives of General Psychiatry” Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
19 citations,
June 1999 in “Steroids” Different halogens on progesterone derivatives can either block or mimic male hormone effects, depending on their type and amount.
59 citations,
August 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.
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May 1996 in “Endocrinology” Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.
101 citations,
April 1994 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” 5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
18 citations,
May 1992 in “American Journal of Biological Anthropology” Higher androgen levels do not cause baldness in men.
3 citations,
January 1992 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” 3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide is not a useful marker for androgen excess but may help monitor certain treatments.
December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Chromosomal differences affect how muscle cells respond to testosterone.
May 1963 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” Injecting 2 ml of TEEV every 4 weeks is better because it has the same benefits but fewer side effects.
23 citations,
August 2005 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.
11 citations,
September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New ABCA12 gene mutations were linked to a skin condition with scaling and hair loss, and a treatment helped with hair loss in a related case.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low testosterone levels may contribute to female pattern hair loss in men.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Puerariae Flos extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
90 citations,
December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
32 citations,
March 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Finasteride shows promise for female hair loss, but more research needed.
20 citations,
October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” PRP shows promise for improving facial wrinkles, skin elasticity, and hair growth, but more research is needed to standardize its use and understand its effects.
18 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of obesity and weight loss therapy” Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.
21 citations,
September 1979 in “Archives of Otolaryngology-head & Neck Surgery” The Juri flap procedure is effective for hair transplantation but requires careful patient selection and skilled surgeons.
1 citations,
February 2024 in “Cosmetics” Cannabidiol shows promise as an effective treatment for acne.
7 citations,
January 2022 in “Animal Reproduction” Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
22 citations,
January 2019 in “Endocrinology and metabolism” An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.
35 citations,
March 2012 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.
120 citations,
June 2008 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.
61 citations,
February 2001 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” Metabolic syndrome and PCOS are related but separate conditions, with metabolic syndrome increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
15 citations,
November 2019 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Minoxidil tretinoin liposomal based hydrogel shows promise for effective treatment of hair loss by delivering both drugs at the same time.
April 2016 in “Annals of laboratory medicine” The method reliably profiles eicosanoids and shows epitestosterone reduces their levels, similar to common anti-inflammatory drugs.
June 2010 in “Journal of Chemical Crystallography” The compound was successfully made and shows potential for treating prostate cancer.
3 citations,
October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” A woman with low thyroid function did not lose her hair during chemotherapy, possibly because her hair follicles were less affected by the treatment.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) shows potential for treating androgen-related conditions but may be limited in treating prostate cancer.
3 citations,
January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.