May 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Spironolactone is safe for treating female hair loss, but the safety of other drugs is uncertain.
December 2022 in “Cureus” Hormones significantly influence hair growth, with conditions like hirsutism and patterned hair loss linked to hormone levels; more research is needed for full understanding.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.
The ketogenic diet might improve certain skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Androgens and estrogens are crucial for insulin secretion in males.
December 2016 in “Asian Pacific journal of cancer biology” PCOS is a hereditary disorder that can lead to diabetes and heart disease if not treated early.
January 2011 in “Padua Research Archive (University of Padua)” Local estrogen synthesis in skin may improve wound healing.
February 2004 in “Oncology Times” Green tea extract and cycling hormone treatments may help treat advanced prostate cancer.
February 2015 in “American journal of medical and biological research” Balding hair follicles have less growth-promoting factors and more inhibitory factors, leading to hair loss.
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October 2020 in “Drugs” Clascoterone cream was approved in the USA for treating acne in people aged 12 and older.