February 2026 in “Toxicology Letters” MK-0773 is a moderate inhibitor of the SRD5A2 enzyme.
December 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” New steroid compounds may help with hormonal therapy and have potential benefits for glucose disorders, but more research is needed.
September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports” Biotin can interfere with lab tests, causing misdiagnosis.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that certain factors in hair follicle cells control hair growth and development, and these could be used to create new treatments for hair loss.
January 2022 in “Social Science Research Network” The Ar/miR-221/IGF-1 pathway is involved in male pattern baldness, with miR-221 potentially being a new target for treatment.
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May 2002 in “Oral Microbiology and Immunology” Testosterone increases cell growth and reduces IL-6 in gum cells.
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January 1989 in “PubMed” Hypothyroidism and hyperprolactinemia may cause hair loss in women.
October 2025 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” Testosterone levels don't predict acne severity in adult women.
May 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Certain gene changes and hormone levels are linked to female hair loss.
April 2025 in “The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist” Hirsutism is managed by assessing testosterone levels and using oral contraceptives, with ethical considerations on treatment access.
January 2022 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.
February 2018 in “PubMed” Society's pressure to have children later in life favors genes that increase the risk of early baldness in male offspring.
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February 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treat significant hirsutism with medication and hair removal; use birth control pills first, adding antiandrogens if needed.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human skin can produce steroids from cholesterol.
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March 2023 in “Diagnostics” The guidelines suggest reconsidering PCOS criteria for better diagnosis and care.
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June 2012 in “Steroids” Testosterone affects vascular cells directly without converting to estradiol.
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May 2015 in “Endocrinology” Manipulating 5α-reductase type 2 can affect liver fat production and glucocorticoid effects.
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” The new compounds may be more effective and cheaper than current treatments for conditions like baldness.
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January 2016 in “Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism” Both metformin and pioglitazone improve PCOS symptoms, but pioglitazone is a good alternative for those who can't take metformin.
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January 2011 in “Sexual Development” Intersex frogs have different brain gene activity related to sex and thyroid hormones.
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December 2013 in “Molecular cancer therapeutics” Breast cancer treatments work better with AR activation, improving results and reducing side effects.
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August 2016 in “Reproduction” High doses of nandrolone decanoate disrupt ovarian hormones and receptors in rats, with recovery only at lower doses and longer recovery times.
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November 2017 in “Hong Kong Medical Journal” Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.
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March 2024 in “Endocrine Reviews” Significant progress was made in understanding androgen excess disorders, but much is still unknown.
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December 2022 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.
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October 2017 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” The conclusion is that proper diagnosis and long-term treatment, including medication, hair removal, and lifestyle changes, are important for improving hirsutism, especially in PCOS patients.
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August 2021 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Retinoic acid affects male and female muscle energy use and function differently.
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June 2024 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” Many women with PCOS have abnormal cholesterol levels, needing careful management.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” A specific pathway involving AR, miR-221, and IGF-1 plays a key role in causing common hair loss.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Connarus semidecandrus Jack extract promotes hair growth and thickness, reduces prostate cancer cell growth, and could potentially be used as a treatment for hair loss.