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April 2006 in “Hormone and metabolic research” This abstract lists key topics related to non-genomic steroid effects and protein interactions, but reports no new research findings.
June 2013 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” This study found that women with androgenic alopecia often have increased dihydrotestosterone levels, suggesting potentially enhanced activity of 5-alpha-reductase, with the saliva free testosterone level providing valuable hormonal background information.
In this study, Diane treatment in women with androgenetic alopecia led to normalization of hormone levels and improved hair condition, including less greasiness and reduced hair loss.
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August 2021 in “Medicine” This study found that low levels of SHBG and testosterone were associated with higher mortality in men with severe COVID-19.
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” In this study, hirsute women treated with cyproterone acetate and ethinyloestradiol experienced significant reductions in sebum secretion and hair growth after several months.