research Intracrine androgen biosynthesis, metabolism and action revisited 131 citations , September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research Is dehydroepiandrosterone a hormone? 403 citations , November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
research Endocrine and Intracrine Sources of Androgens in Women: Inhibition of Breast Cancer and Other Roles of Androgens and Their Precursor Dehydroepiandrosterone 515 citations , April 2003 in “Endocrine Reviews” Androgens and DHEA can help prevent breast cancer and improve health in women.
research Gender Differences in Production and Circulating Levels of Sex Hormones and Their Impact on Aging Skin September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
research Sexual Hormones in Human Skin 305 citations , February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.