research Transmasculine Hormone Therapy
Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.
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research Primary thyroid tuberculosis: a rare hypothyroidism etiology
Thyroid tuberculosis can cause hypothyroidism and should be considered when diagnosing cervical masses.
research Androgen excess: Investigations and management
The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
research Secondary Syphilis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM): A Case Report
HIV-infected men who have sex with men are at higher risk for aggressive syphilis, but treatment and tests are effective.
research 9 Role of 5α-reductase in health and disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Sexual Hormones in Human Skin
Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
research Androgen receptors are only present in mesenchyme-derived dermal papilla cells of red deer (Cervus elaphus) neck follicles when raised androgens induce a mane in the breeding season
Red deer only have androgen receptors in neck hair cells for mane growth during breeding season.
research Chapter 17. Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs)
Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.
research If women just had their hormones back the way they were! (for youthful feeling-balance your hormones!)
Balancing hormones can help women feel youthful and healthy.
research Hormonal Treatment for Skin Androgen-Related Disorders
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
research Ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens during a woman's life span
Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
research Androgen-Dependent Beard Dermal Papilla Cells Secrete Autocrine Growth Factor(s) in Response to Testosterone Unlike Scalp Cells
Beard cells, unlike scalp cells, produce growth factors in response to testosterone, which may explain differences in hair growth.
research Gender aspects in skin diseases
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.
research The secretory clear cell of the eccrine sweat gland as the probable source of excess sweat production in hyperhidrosis
Eccrine sweat gland's clear cells likely cause excessive sweating in hyperhidrosis.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria to Prepare for Gender Confirmation Surgery
The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.
research The Hormonal Background of Hair Loss in Non-Scarring Alopecias
Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
research 5α-Reductase activity in the human hair follicle concentrates in the dermal papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
research Culture of the human pilosebaceous unit, hair follicle and sebaceous gland
The article concludes that developing in vitro models for human hair structures is important for research and reducing animal testing, but there are challenges like obtaining suitable samples and the models' limitations.
research Clinical characteristics and risk factors of female precocious puberty
Precocious puberty in girls is linked to cosmetics, pollution, light exposure, early sexual information, diet, and hereditary factors.
research Evaluation of Premature Pubarche Cases: A Single CenterExperience
Careful diagnosis is crucial for premature pubarche, as 20% of cases have other conditions.
research A Case of Tricho-rhino-phalangeal Syndrome Caused by a Novel Heterozygous Nonsense Mutation in the TRPS1 Gene
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
research O13: Interpretation of hair ethyl glucuronide inter-individual factors from large population dataset
Older age increases positive hair alcohol test results, and chest hair is a good alternative for testing; season affects results, with higher levels in winter.
research Finasteride for female androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
research Poster presentationsSG11 KRT14 pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants beyond epidermolysis bullosa: dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis
KRT14 gene variants cause dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, affecting nails, teeth, and hair.
research Pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
research Pediatric androgenetic alopecia: a retrospective review of clinical characteristics, hormonal assays and metabolic syndrome risk factors in 23 patients
Androgenetic alopecia in teens is linked to obesity and other metabolic risks, needing early diagnosis and management.
research Cutaneous manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome: A cross-sectional clinical study
Skin problems like acne, excessive hair growth, and oily skin are common in women with PCOS and can help with early diagnosis.
research S1 guideline for diagnostic evaluation in androgenetic alopecia in men, women and adolescents
Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.
research Hirsutism in the Adolescent Female
The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.