research Androgen excess: Investigations and management
The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
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research Prevalence of dermatologic manifestations and metabolic biomarkers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome in north China
Women with PCOS in North China often have hirsutism and acne, with hirsutism linked to metabolic issues.
research Common Baldness in Women
The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.
research Female Adolescent Hair Disorders
Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
research The Androgen Receptor and Its Use in Biological Assays: Looking Toward Effect-Based Testing and Its Applications
Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.
research Case Report: Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism misled by adrenal incidentaloma: a rare case of androgen-secreting ovarian adult granulosa cell tumor and clinical implications
Thorough evaluation and surgery are crucial for managing rare ovarian tumors in postmenopausal women with high androgen levels.
research The association of androgenetic alopecia and insulin resistance is independent of hyperandrogenemia: A case-control study
Hair loss is linked to insulin resistance in women, regardless of hormone levels.
research Phenotypic comparison of Caucasian and Asian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a cross-sectional study
Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.
research The frequency of polycystic ovary syndrome in females with resistant acne vulgaris
Many women with hard-to-treat acne also have PCOS.
research Hair loss in elderly women
Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.
research Virilizing ovarian steroid cell tumor in a 40 year old South Indian female: a case report
A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.
research Factors in the etiopathogenesis of post-adolescent female acne
Hormonal imbalances, not insulin resistance or dyslipidemia, may be more important in causing acne in women over 25.
research Clinical, metabolic, and endocrine parameters in response to metformin and lifestyle intervention in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo control trial
Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.
research Alopecia – focus on negative emotional impact
Alopecia causes significant emotional distress and psychological issues, requiring combined skin and mental health treatment.
research Alopecia in general medicine
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
research Postmenopausal Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
research Primary Care of Adult Women
The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.
research A recently characterized, underdiagnosed cause of female androgenetic alopecia and polycystic ovarian syndrome: non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency
Non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency is an underdiagnosed cause of female hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Treatment of hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome
Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
research Female pattern hair loss
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
research Urinary 5-ene-steroid excretion in non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency (NC-3BHSD)
Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.
research Does a male polycystic ovarian syndrome equivalent exist?
Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.
research British Menopause Society Tools for Clinicians: Testosterone replacement in menopause.
Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
research Hyperandrogenic eumenorrheic NON-PCOS women versus women with PCOS after the GnRH-agonist stimulation test preceded by suppression of adrenal steroidogenesis with dexamethasone
PCOS women have more severe metabolic issues and higher androgen levels than hyperandrogenic women without PCOS.
research Skin manifestations of hyperandrogenism: an update
Targeting androgen receptors in the skin is the most effective treatment for hyperandrogenism-related skin issues.
research Exploring the role of CYP19A1 single nucleotide polymorphisms in the pathogenesis of female pattern hair loss
Certain gene changes and hormone levels are linked to female hair loss.
research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Metabolic Syndrome
People with androgenetic alopecia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome.
research Clinical review 74: Dermatological manifestations of endocrine disorders.
Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.
research Steroid Hormones
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
research SERUM-CONCENTRATIONS OF Dehydroepyandrosterone-sulfate IN MEN WITH ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Men with male pattern baldness don't necessarily have high levels of Dehydroepyandrosterone-sulfate, and there's no link between its levels and the severity of hair loss.