research Anti-Androgens for the Treatment of Hirsutism
Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.
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research The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Position Statement from the European Society of Endocrinology
The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.
research Finasteride And Dutasteride In The Treatment Of Androgenetic Alopecia: Risk Or Benefit?
Finasteride and dutasteride may help prevent hair loss but could cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and psychological issues.
research ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 108: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.
research Obesity and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Implications for Pathogenesis and Novel Management Strategies
Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.
research Androgenetic Alopecia, Metabolic Syndrome, and Insulin Resistance: Is There Any Association? A Case-Control Study
Hair loss linked to metabolic issues and insulin resistance; early assessment may reduce future health risks.
research Disease Versus Disease: How One Disease May Ameliorate Another
Some diseases can improve the outcomes of other diseases, leading to new treatment possibilities.
research Pharmacologic Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
research Synthesis and Pharmacological Evaluation of New 16-Methyl Pregnane Derivatives
New pregnane derivatives were more effective than finasteride at inhibiting a key enzyme for male pattern baldness.
research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.
research Acne
Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
research The Enzyme and Inhibitors of 4-Ene-3-Oxosteroid 5α-Oxidoreductase
Inhibitors of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase could potentially treat disorders like prostate cancer and baldness.
research Diagnostic Approach to Low-Renin Hypertension
Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
research Inhibition of Inflammatory Gene Expression in Keratinocytes Using a Composition Containing Carnitine, Thioctic Acid, and Saw Palmetto Extract
The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.
research Androgenic Alopecia: A Counterproductive Outcome of the Anabolic Effect of Androgens
Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical and Surgical Treatments
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.
research Effect of Ethanol Extract of Plant Mixture on Hair Regeneration in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and C57BL/6J Mice
A plant mixture extract helped grow hair by boosting cell growth and growth factors while blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
research Male-Pattern Baldness, Common Latent Viruses, and Microcompetition
Common latent viruses might contribute to male-pattern baldness by disrupting cell processes that normally suppress hair loss-related proteins.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.
research Finasteride Versus Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.
research Hirsutism II: Treatment
The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism: Excessive Bodily and Facial Hair in Women
Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
research Endocrine Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: Current Concepts
New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.
research Synthesis and Bioactivity of New Finasteride Conjugate
New Finasteride conjugate improves prostate treatment and vital signs in rats.
research Saw Palmetto and Finasteride in the Treatment of Category-III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
research Endocrine Control of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Hormones and metabolism play a complex role in prostate enlargement, and more research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Update on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.
research Anti-Androgenic Effect of Sesquiterpenes Isolated from the Rhizomes of Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb.
Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
research Expression of Steroidogenic Enzymes in Human Sebaceous Glands
Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.
research Transfollicular Enhancement of Gel Containing Cationic Niosomes Loaded with Unsaturated Fatty Acids in Rice Bran Semi-Purified Fraction
The gel with special fat-loaded particles from rice bran could be an effective skin treatment for hair loss.