research Interventions for hirsutism (excluding laser and photoepilation therapy alone)
Some medicines can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to compare treatments and consider side effects.
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930-960 / 1000+ resultsresearch Measuring steroids in hair opens up possibilities to identify congenital adrenal hyperplasia in developing countries
Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research Progesterone, neurosteroids, and the hormonal basis of catamenial epilepsy
Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.
research [G-proteins, receptor signal transduction, and growth hormone secretion].
The document concludes that antiandrogenic drugs like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone are effective but not permanent treatments for skin-related androgenization in women.
research Comparative study of intralesional steroid versus intralesional vitamin D3 in patients with alopecia areata
Both steroid and vitamin D3 treatments are safe and effective for patchy alopecia areata, with steroids showing slightly better results.
research The Development and Evaluation of An Ovulation Inhibitor (Diane®) Containing An Antiandrogen
Diane® is an effective contraceptive that also helps treat acne and mild hair growth issues.
research Advances in the understanding of androgen receptor structure and function and in the development of next-generation AR-targeted therapeutics
research Sequential high‐ and low‐dose systemic corticosteroid therapy for severe childhood alopecia areata
High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
research Testosterone metabolite nonessential for androgen effects
The body's change of testosterone into DHT is not necessary for testosterone's muscle and sexual effects.
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research Synthesis and in vitro study of 17β-[N-ureylene-N,N′-disubstituted]-4-methyl-4-aza-5α-androstan-3-ones as selective inhibitors of type I 5α-reductase
New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research The Treatment of Hyperandrogenism with Oral Contraceptives
Birth control pills are effective for treating women with too much male hormone.
research Human Osteoblast-Like Cells Express Predominantly Steroid 5α-Reductase Type 1
Human bone cells mainly produce a type 1 enzyme that may help regulate bone health.
research Die kontrazeptive Betreuung androgenisierter Frauen mit einem niedrig dosierten cyproteronacetathaltigen Einphasenpräparat
Diane is effective for treating acne, seborrhoea, androgenic alopecia, and mild hirsutism in women.
research Pharmacokinetics of Modified Slow-Release Oral Testosterone Over 9 Days in Normal Men With Experimental Hypogonadism
The new oral testosterone pill normalized testosterone levels and lowered SHBG in men with low testosterone.
research Androgens in female pig reproduction: actions mediated by the androgen receptor
Androgens may improve pig reproduction by enhancing ovulation and litter size.
research Neurosteroids and Epileptogenesis
Neurosteroids may help prevent seizures and slow epilepsy progression.
research Effect of cyclosporin, minoxdile. Testosterone, estradiol and corticosteroid on hair growth of nude mice
Cyclosporin and minoxidil promote hair growth.
research 11-oxyandrogen Concentrations in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Adolescents with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to hair growth but don't help diagnose PCOS better than testosterone levels.
research Leuprolide and estrogen versus oral contraceptive pills for the treatment of hirsutism: a prospective randomized study.
Leuprolide plus estrogen is more effective than oral contraceptives for reducing hirsutism.
research Emerging medication for the treatment of male hypogonadism
New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.
research Prostate-Sparing Effects in Primates of the Potent Androgen 7α-Methyl-19-Nortestosterone: A Potential Alternative to Testosterone for Androgen Replacement and Male Contraception1
MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.
research Hypertrichosis and topical corticosteroid use
Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause excessive hair growth.
research Comparison of flutamide and spironolactone in the treatment of hirsutism: a randomized controlled trial
Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.
research The Androgen Receptor and Its Use in Biological Assays: Looking Toward Effect-Based Testing and Its Applications
Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.
research Early Intervention with High-Dose Steroid Pulse Therapy Prolongs Disease-Free Interval of Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study
Early high-dose steroid treatment helps prolong disease-free periods in severe alopecia areata.
research VIRILISING OVARIAN TUMOUR
In post-menopausal women, signs of increased male hormones should be checked for possible ovarian cancer.
research FASCE, the benefit of spironolactone for treating acne in adult females: study protocol for a randomized double-blind trial
Spironolactone is a promising alternative to antibiotics for treating acne in adult females.
research Injudicious Use of Topical Steroids, A Misconcept in Treatment of Patients with Acne Vulgaris -
Using topical steroids for acne is a bad idea and causes many skin problems.