research Spironolactone in hidradenitis suppurativa: a single-center
Spironolactone may help women with hidradenitis suppurativa.
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570-600 / 1000+ results research ODP265 Bph, Androgenic Alopecia, and Acne – Markers of Progesterone Deficiency
Correcting vitamin D and progesterone deficiencies can significantly improve hair loss, acne, and BPH symptoms.
research Local stimulation of sebaceous gland activity by the topical administration of dehydroepiandrosterone
Topical DHEA safely increases skin oil production.
research In vitro [7-3H]-testosterone metabolism by the rat ventral prostate—Effect of some exogenous compounds
research In vitro metabolism of progesterone by canine hair follicle cells
Canine hair follicle cells convert progesterone into various metabolites, mainly cortisol.
research Kutane Androgenisierung - Effluvium, Hirsutismus, Akne
Androgens can cause acne, excess hair, and hair loss, treatable with dermatologist-guided therapies.
research Hidradenitis suppurativa
Antiandrogen therapy may be beneficial for women with hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Steroid Cell Tumours: Rare Ovarian Tumours that Cause Hyperandrogenaemia in Postmenopausal Women
Rare ovarian tumors can cause increased male hormones in postmenopausal women; surgery is an effective treatment.
research Luteinizing Hormone and Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Decrease Type 2 5α-Reductase and Androgen Receptor Protein Levels in Women’s Skin
LH and hCG reduce certain protein levels in women's skin.
research Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is complex and requires a team approach due to its effects on the skin and other symptoms.
research The effects of two doses of spironolactone on serum androgens and anagen hair in hirsute women
Spironolactone reduced hair thickness and some testosterone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
research Critical Analysis on Characterization, Systemic Effect, and Therapeutic Potential of Beta-Sitosterol: A Plant-Derived Orphan Phytosterol
Beta-sitosterol has potential health benefits but needs more research to fully understand its effects and improve its use in treatments.
research Clinical relevance of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone metabolism in women
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.
research Steroid 5α-reductase inhibition by polymethoxyflavones
Certain natural compounds can block an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and hair loss, showing potential for new treatments.
research Novel 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Synthesis, Structure−Activity Studies, and Pharmacokinetic Profile of Phenoxybenzoylphenyl Acetic Acids
A brominated phenoxy compound effectively inhibits a human enzyme and shows potential for clinical use.
research Steroidal 5α-reductase and 17α-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase (CYP17) inhibitors useful in the treatment of prostatic diseases
Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
research Adherence to topical hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 0.1% in different vehicles in adults with atopic dermatitis
Adults with atopic dermatitis showed similar adherence to different forms of hydrocortisone cream, but actual use varied despite self-reports of near-perfect usage.
research Iatrogenic androgen and estrogen excess in a postmenopausal woman presenting with facial erythema, acne, and hirsutism
A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.
research In vitro and In vivo Effects of 17β-N-(4-phenylcarbamoyl) androst-4-en-3- one Derivatives as 5a-reductase Inhibitors on Androgen-dependent Glands
Three compounds were found to inhibit a prostate disease-related enzyme and reduce prostate size more effectively than the current treatment, suggesting they could be used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Ursolic acid, a pentacyclic triterpene from Ochrosia elliptica Labill leaves and its role in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Ursolic acid from Ochrosia elliptica leaves may help manage PCOS symptoms.
research The Use of Trilostane for the Treatment of Alopecia X in Alaskan Malamutes
Trilostane effectively treated hair loss in Alaskan Malamutes with no adverse effects.
research Role of Transepidermal and Transfollicular Routes in Percutaneous Absorption of Steroids: In vitro Studies on Human Skin
Hair follicles and glands significantly increase steroid absorption in skin.
research Hyposecretion of the adrenal androgen dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) in the majority of the alopecia areata patients: Is it a primitive and pathogenic perturbation of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis?
Low DHEA-S levels might be linked to alopecia areata and could be a potential treatment target.
research Urinary steroid analysis of women with effluvium
Women with effluvium have higher levels of certain urinary steroids, possibly due to stress and increased adrenal activity.
research Oral spironolactone therapy for female patients with acne, hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.
research Sex-Chromosome-Related Dimorphism in Steroidogenic Enzymes and Androgen Receptor in Response to Testosterone Treatment: An In Vitro Study on Human Primary Skeletal Muscle Cells
Chromosomal differences affect how muscle cells respond to testosterone.
research Iperandrogenismo della donna in menopausa
A 77-year-old woman with hair loss had high testosterone and 17OH-progesterone levels, but no significant findings on imaging.
research Familial Cortisol Resistance: Differential Diagnostic and Therapeutic Aspects
The woman had a genetic condition causing high cortisol and androgen levels, treatable with dexamethasone.
research Finasteride treatment and neuroactive steroid formation.
Finasteride treatment can decrease certain steroids and increase others, possibly leading to depression symptoms in some cases.
research Dutasteride improves hair growth in patients with male pattern baldness more effectively than finasteride,
Dutasteride is more effective for male pattern baldness than finasteride, and black cohosh extract BNO 1055 is as effective as conjugated estrogens in treating postmenopausal symptoms, with added benefits in reducing sweating and mental symptoms.