November 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.
February 2010 in “ePrints Soton (University of Southampton)” Male sexual differentiation is regulated independently, while female differentiation occurs in an androgenic environment, affecting conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
19 citations
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July 2013 in “The obstetrician & gynaecologist” The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Muskoxen's qiviut cortisol levels indicate their stress hormone activity over the hair growth period.
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March 2013 in “BMJ case reports” Gastric bypass surgery improved a woman's hormonal disorder without the need for medication.
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January 2016 in “Medicinski glasnik Specijalne bolnice za bolesti štitaste žlezde i bolesti metabolizma” Most 46XX CAH patients have female identity, but a few identify as male and may need treatment and surgery.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Neurosteroids are crucial for stress response, and targeting specific receptors may help treat certain disorders.
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May 2009 in “Journal of Neuroscience” In late pregnancy, allopregnanolone reduces stress responses in rats by affecting brain chemicals.
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July 2014 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.
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March 2010 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Blocking a specific enzyme might help treat obesity and diabetes, but more research is needed to ensure it's safe.
56 citations
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November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.
42 citations
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January 2006 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.
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April 2018 in “Psychopharmacology/Psychopharmacologia” Blocking CRF-R1 can reduce alcohol intake in stressed mice.
22 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair growth and health are influenced by stress and hormones.
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November 2019 in “Biomolecules” Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.
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August 2012 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” People with alopecia areata have higher insulin resistance.
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January 2004 in “KARGER eBooks” Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Medicina” No medications for alcohol dependence have been approved for marketing yet.
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December 2024 in “Bulletin of Osh State University” Mercury can disrupt sex hormones and cause reproductive issues.
September 2025 in “Cosmoderma” Pandemic stress worsens hair loss and skin issues, suggesting combined mental and skin care treatments.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Higher stress levels may worsen alopecia areata, suggesting stress management is important for treatment.
May 2023 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Monkey hair cortisol levels are not affected by how fast their hair grows.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
51 citations
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July 2013 in “Brain Research” Testosterone needs to be converted to DHT to reduce stress response in male rats.
32 citations
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October 2023 in “Biomedicines” PCOS causes inflammation regardless of body weight.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Sex and sex hormones can affect brain inflammation in Parkinson's disease, with male mice being more affected and female mice showing a protective effect.
119 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Increased 11β-HSD1 activity in skin may contribute to aging and could be targeted to reduce aging effects.
51 citations
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August 2012 in “Differentiation” Mouse genital development depends on male or female hormones for specific features.
12 citations
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April 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caffeine may help reduce stress-induced hair loss.