research Insights learned from L457(3.43)R, an activating mutant of the human lutropin receptor
The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.
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research The laboratory in the multidisciplinary diagnosis of differences or disorders of sex development (DSD)
Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
research An improved synthesis of finasteride from 4-androsten-3,17-dione
The new method makes finasteride cheaper and easier to produce.
research Hirsutism and the Variable Response of the Pilosebaceous Unit to Androgen
Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.
research Computer-Aided Designing Peptide Inhibitors of Human Hematopoietic Prostaglandin D2 Synthase Combined Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulation
Two peptides, RMYYY and VMYMI, may be effective anti-inflammatory drugs.
research 3,3-Diphenylpentane skeleton as a steroid skeleton substitute: Novel inhibitors of human 5α-reductase 1
A new compound effectively inhibits human 5α-reductase 1.
research Androgen regulation of a specific gene in hamster flank organs
Male hormones control a specific gene in hamster skin, with different hormones having varying effects.
research Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia
Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.
research Rickets with alopecia-remission following a course of 1-?-hydroxy vitamin D3 therapy
Child with rickets improved with a specific vitamin D therapy, but alopecia did not change.
research Altered Hormone and Bioactive Lipid Plasma Profile in Rodent Models of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Revealed by Targeted Mass Spectrometry
Rodent models of PCOS show some hormone changes similar to humans, but also have key differences.
research Dihydrotestosterone inhibits hair growth in mice by inhibiting insulin-like growth factor-I production in dermal papillae
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.
research 27593 Contraception progestin type and female pattern hair loss
Newer contraceptives with less androgenic progestins may reduce female hair loss.
research Hirsutism: Evaluation and treatment
Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
research PMON319 A Pure Androgen Secreting Adrenal - Cortical Tumor in a 13 Year Old Female
A 13-year-old girl's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a rare adrenal tumor that produced male hormones.
research MK-386, an Inhibitor of 5α-Reductase Type 1, Reduces Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Serum and Sebum without Affecting Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Semen1
MK-386 lowers DHT in blood and skin but not in semen.
research Solubilization and Solid‐State Characterization of a Poorly Soluble 5‐α Reductase Inhibitor
GI197111X is best dissolved in Capmul MCM for trials.
research 5048 A Rare Cause of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women: Ovarian Stromal Hyperplasia
Ovarian stromal hyperplasia can cause high testosterone in postmenopausal women and is treated by removing the ovaries.
research Extrarenal Expression of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3-1α-Hydroxylase1
The enzyme for activating vitamin D is found in many body tissues, not just the kidneys.
research Hair steroid before and after COVID-19 in preschoolers: the moderation of family characteristics
Family dynamics affect preschoolers' stress levels, especially DHEA.
research Management of Hirsutism
Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
research Latest advances in oral hormonal male contraception: efficacy, mechanisms of action, and future perspectives
New male contraceptive pills show promise in reducing sperm production with mild side effects.
research Diagnosis of hyperandrogenism: clinical criteria
The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.
research Plasma Androgens in Children and Adolescents
Normal androgen levels need ACTH, and different mechanisms control adrenarche and gonadarche.
research Topical latanoprost acid for female androgenetic alopecia: a pilot proof-of-concept trial with mechanistic evidence of FP-receptor activation
Topical latanoprost acid at 0.05% concentration improved hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia.
research A comparison of the cytotoxic effects of fatty acids on in vitro breast and prostate cell lines
DHA derivatives, especially didocosahexaenoin, effectively kill prostate cancer cells and may offer a safer cancer treatment option.
research Determination of rat 5α-reductase type 1 isozyme activity and its inhibition by novel steroidal oxazolines
New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
research Urinary steroid metabolome shows adrenal, gonadal, and neuroactive steroid dysregulation in adolescents with depression
Depressed teens have different steroid levels in urine, which may help identify and treat them.
research Is polymorphism of the STK11 gene a predictor of response to metformin in polycystic ovarian syndrome?
STK11 gene polymorphism does not predict metformin response in PCOS.
research Effect of Neurosteroid Withdrawal on Hippocampal GABA‐A Receptor α4‐Subunit Expression in Female Mice
Neurosteroid withdrawal increases α4 subunit expression in the hippocampus, which may relate to catamenial epilepsy in women.
research 11 Treatment of hirsutism and acne with cyproterone acetate
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.