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May 1986 in “Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
21 citations
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November 2010 in “Talanta” Researchers developed a reliable method to measure testosterone and epitestosterone in urine for medical and anti-doping use.
The document concludes that scientists created various steroids with different properties, including a more effective semi-synthetic vitamin D.
57 citations
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January 1986 in “The Prostate” The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.
40 citations
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March 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.
December 2024 in “Turkish Society of Clinical Biochemistry” Higher BPA levels may be linked to idiopathic hyperandrogenemia in women.
The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
1 citations
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July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
12 citations
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April 1995 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.
10 citations
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Finasteride may cause kidney damage.
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.
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May 2018 in “Scientific reports” Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and hormone regulation in PCOS rats.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
13 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers created a cell line to study hair growth and found specific genes affected by dihydrotestosterone.
226 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
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April 2013 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
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March 2021 in “Metabolites” Hair loss causes differ between men and women due to changes in hormone levels and inflammation-related pathways.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.
May 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The enzyme 5α-reductase is important for proper blood vessel development during the fertility-related transformation of the uterus lining.
403 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
166 citations
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October 2018 in “Endocrine Reviews” Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.
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August 2000 in “Endocrine Reviews” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
46 citations
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July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.
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January 2009 in “Contraception” Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.
32 citations
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January 2007 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Minoxidil and retinol together help hair grow.
27 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research” Women generally handle heart enlargement better than men, but it's riskier for them if it occurs; hormones like estrogen offer some protection.
22 citations
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April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Human hair follicles have a unique metabolism that changes between growth stages and may contribute to baldness.
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February 2018 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.
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January 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Researchers created five new human scalp cell lines that could be useful for hair growth and loss research.
6 citations
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July 2013 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.