February 2012 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document suggests more research is needed to understand the link between baldness and prostate cancer.
May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
January 2019 in “ISGE series” The document concludes that effectively managing PCOS requires a multifaceted approach.
The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
March 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Hair loss, prostate size, and urinary issues are related due to androgen effects.
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November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Jagged1 and Epidermal Growth Factor together significantly increased hair growth in mice with androgen-suppressed hair.
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December 2000 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Antiandrogen therapy may be beneficial for women with hidradenitis suppurativa.
December 2000 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Antiandrogen therapy may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
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November 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.
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June 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Future acne treatments should aggressively target inflammation to prevent scarring.
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May 2011 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.
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April 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.
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September 2017 in “Hormones and behavior” δ-GABAA receptors affect alcohol consumption based on the estrous cycle and influence movement regardless of the cycle.
August 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Medicine” The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
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June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective, low-risk treatments for male hair loss, and patient education on these therapies is important.
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding dermal papilla cells is key to improving hair regeneration treatments.
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October 2012 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.
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January 2022 in “Open Health” Eating healthy, exercising, and changing behaviors are the best first steps to treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Eating healthy, exercising, and certain nutrients like myoinositol and omega-3s can help manage PCOS symptoms.
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March 2021 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Blocking prolactin increases the activity of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats.
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January 2011 The document concludes that androgenetic alopecia is common, has a genetic link, and can be diagnosed and treated with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
143 citations
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May 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for normal hair growth and preventing hair loss.
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August 1998 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Acne in dark skin is influenced by environmental factors and can lead to hyperpigmentation, with various treatment options available.
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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss in men is mainly caused by hormones and genes, and while current treatments can slow it down, they can't fully stop it.