July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The inhibitor DPP can promote hair growth.
January 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type-2A can cause complete hair loss and bone growth issues in infants.
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Finasteride helped treat a 28-year-old's facial skin condition.
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November 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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January 2001 in “Advances in protein chemistry” 5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.
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September 2013 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.
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April 2006 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D receptor is essential for healthy bones and skin.
Many women with postadolescent acne also have hormonal imbalances and are at higher risk for metabolic issues.
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February 2005 in “Fertility and Sterility” Some women with PCOS have CYP21 mutations and IRS1 variants, but these genetic factors are not major contributors to PCOS.
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August 2002 in “Experimental Dermatology” 17α-estradiol boosts aromatase activity in female hair follicles, potentially helping with hair loss.
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September 2002 in “Der Urologe” A stronger dual 5α-reductase inhibitor could improve treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia by further reducing DHT levels.
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that two enzymes linked to hair loss are located in different parts of the scalp, supporting a common treatment's effectiveness.
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September 2021 in “F1000Research” The ABCG2 gene variant increases the risk of high uric acid and cholesterol, especially in overweight or obese young Mexican males.
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March 2011 in “European journal of endocrinology” Some parents have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia without symptoms, and they usually don't need treatment.
January 2015 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Endocrinology” PCOS patients with autoimmune thyroid disease have lower DHEAS levels.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DS-2325a is safe and well-tolerated, supporting further development for Netherton Syndrome treatment.
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The hHa7 gene is regulated by androgens in certain body hair, not scalp hair.
February 2021 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” A higher testosterone/dihydrotestosterone ratio in PCOS patients may indicate worse metabolic health.
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January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Cardiac risk markers help assess heart risk in males with type 2 diabetes and low DHT.
February 2026 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Most genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in Russian patients are found in the EDA gene.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Steroid sulfatase in hair follicles may be a target for treating hair loss.
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November 2007 in “Humana Press eBooks” Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.
April 2006 in “The Journal of Urology” Genetic variations may affect how well finasteride works for BPH patients.
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May 2024 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Fetal ovaries produce different hormones than adult ovaries, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals may affect this process.
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January 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.
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March 1981 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Oestrogen does not affect adrenal androgen levels in children and adolescents.
January 2016 in “Journal of SAFOG” Girls with PCOS and menstrual disorders have notably higher androgen hormone levels.
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March 2000 in “Clinical endocrinology” Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.