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September 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A certain genetic variant in the androgen receptor may predict the severity of COVID-19 in men.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
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September 2015 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Longer GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.
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March 1992 in “Journal of clinical pathology” Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.
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January 2019 Higher testosterone in females with PCOS is linked to depression and cognitive issues, but anti-androgen treatment can help.
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May 2009 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Environmental factors like smoking, UV exposure, and poor diet contribute to hair loss and graying, and lifestyle changes can help manage it.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair loss is caused by mechanical, thermal, and metabolic factors, not just hormones.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair loss is caused by mechanical, thermal, and metabolic stress, not just hormones.
Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with various methods like minoxidil, anti-androgen treatments, and light therapy, but early intervention and realistic expectations are crucial.
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March 1982 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
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January 2009 in “Drug delivery system” Anti-aging treatments like hair transplants, minoxidil, and finasteride effectively promote hair growth.
January 2025 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Plant-based treatments may help reduce BPH symptoms, but more research is needed.
October 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Menopausal acne is mainly caused by hormonal changes and can be managed with topical treatments, lifestyle changes, and sometimes medication.
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April 2017 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Use antiandrogens and other treatments for hair loss.
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November 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.
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November 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” Researchers found new potential treatments for conditions related to the androgen receptor, like male hormonal contraception, by testing thousands of compounds.
January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
February 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that injecting dutasteride into the skin (mesotherapy) can effectively treat common hair loss in both men and women.
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May 2011 in “Cancer Biology & Therapy” Finasteride may improve prostate cancer treatment outcomes.
April 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new treatment using probiotic microneedles shows promise for promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation in androgenetic alopecia.
Oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are the best treatments for hirsutism.
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March 2012 in “Fitoterapia” Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
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March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Antiandrogenic drugs could be a good treatment option for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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March 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with PCOS who had antiandrogenic treatment before pregnancy had fewer complications than those without treatment.
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Bicalutamide may be a promising alternative treatment for female pattern hair loss.
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December 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Topical therapies show promise for hair loss and acne treatment with minimal side effects.
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October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” A protein called CBP is found in prostate cancer and can increase the effectiveness of certain prostate cancer treatments.