research Spironolactone therapeutic effect in the hyperandrogenism syndrome
Spironolactone effectively reduces symptoms of hyperandrogenism like hirsutism and acne.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
810-840 / 1000+ results
research 8 Hair follicles and associated glands as androgen targets
Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
research Use of cyproterone acetate, finasteride, and spironolactone to treat idiopathic hirsutism
All three treatments reduce hirsutism, but spironolactone works best long-term.
research Vitamin D Receptor: New Assignments for an Already Busy Receptor
The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.
research Female Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens can treat female hormonal conditions, but environmental ones may harm reproductive health.
research [Effects of androgens on the skin. Therpeutic implications].
Androgens affect skin conditions like acne and hirsutism, treatable with hormone therapy and other methods.
research PMON281 PERSISTENT VIRILIZATION AND VASOMOTOR SYMPTOMS IN A TRANSMAN 5-YEARS POST TESTOSTERONE WITHDRAWAL
A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.
research In That Issue: Proceedings From the Third Intercontinental Meeting of Hair Research Societies
The meeting covered advances in understanding hair growth, causes of hair loss, and potential treatments.
research Clinical and Hormonal Evaluation of Androgen Excess
Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.
research New Therapeutic Approach to the Hirsute Patient
Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research ODP408 Elevated DHEAS and Acute Hair Loss in an Adult Male with Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type 1: a Case of Male PCOS
A 21-year-old male with a rare genetic disorder experienced sudden hair loss and high DHEAS levels, likely due to a condition similar to PCOS, usually seen in women.
research The effects of synthetic 19-norprogestins on osteoblastic cell function are mediated by their non-phenolic reduced metabolites
Synthetic 19-norprogestins promote bone cell growth and function through their non-phenolic metabolites.
research Disappearance of a virilizing adrenal tumor following therapy with cyproterone acetate
A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.
research The Antiandrogens
research A preliminary study of steroid reproductive hormones in human hair
Human hair can be used to measure reproductive hormones.
research Greater conversion of testosterone to 5α-dihydrotestosterone, reflecting increased peripheral 5α-reductase activity in nude mice treated with high doses of cyclosporine A
High doses of cyclosporine A increase testosterone conversion, possibly boosting hair growth.
research Neuroimmunoregulation of Androgens in the Adrenal Gland and the Skin
Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.
research Non-classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Presenting With Severe Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report
Early diagnosis and treatment of NCCAH can improve symptoms and fertility.
research Sex hormones and acne
Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.
research Noncalcemic actions of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 and clinical applications
Vitamin D3 is important for bone health and may help treat various diseases beyond bone-related conditions.
research Incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in men receiving steroid 5α-reductase inhibitors: population based cohort study
Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
research The SAHA Syndrome
SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.
research Clinical features of non‐classical 21‐hydroxylase deficiency after normal newborn mass screening
Non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency can be missed in newborn screenings and should be considered in cases of early puberty or virilization.
research Quantitative analysis of 34 sex (pro)hormones, conjugates and bioactive oxidation products thereof in human plasma by GC- and LC-MS/MS and systematic investigation of overestimations of analyte concentrations not accounted for by method validation
The method accurately measures sex hormones in human plasma but can have small errors.
research Neurosteroids Are Endogenous Neuroprotectants in an Ex Vivo Glaucoma Model
A natural steroid in the body may protect against eye damage in glaucoma.
research LACK OF EFFECT OF OESTROGENS ON ADRENAL ANDROGEN SECRETION IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH A COMMENT ON OESTROGENS AND PUBIC HAIR GROWTH
Oestrogen does not affect adrenal androgen levels in children and adolescents.
research Neurosteroids as Endogenous Regulators of Seizure Susceptibility
Stress increases neurosteroids that help prevent seizures.
research News & Notes
Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
research Cutaneous Manifestations and Their Relationship with Serum Testosterone and DHEAS Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross‑Sectional Clinical Study
Hirsutism and acne indicate high androgen levels in women with PCOS, and early treatment can improve symptoms and quality of life.
research Treatment of hirsutism with the pure antiandrogen flutamide
Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.