177 citations
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June 1991 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Caucasian men have more chest hair and higher levels of certain androgen products than Chinese men.
September 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The treatment improved hair growth and was well-received without side effects.
October 2021 in “Acta Scientific Medical Sciences” A woman was diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer that did not show usual hormone-related symptoms.
November 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Testosterone undecanoate caused hair loss; finasteride improved it but caused stomach issues for one patient.
24 citations
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October 1994 in “Fertility and Sterility” People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.
November 2003 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Allopregnanolone may enhance alcohol's effects on dopamine neurons, influencing addiction risk.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” May 2008 in “10th European Congress of Endocrinology”
April 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Use finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss; consider topical treatments and weigh risks.
8 citations
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March 2002 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” The compound 4c effectively inhibits the enzyme linked to hair loss.
10 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” Topical antiandrogens might be a good option for male-pattern baldness with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
18 citations
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.
26 citations
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October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors don't increase breast cancer or benign breast disorder risk in women.
1 citations
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November 1996 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dutasteride improved hair density and thickness in men not helped by finasteride, with minimal side effects.
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.
45 citations
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January 2008 in “Drugs” Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
7 citations
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June 1989 in “Steroids” Researchers successfully made new compounds for hormone level tests, but one attempt led to an unexpected product, correcting a past error.
96 citations
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September 2008 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
ACA from Alpinia galanga may prevent testosterone-related hair loss.
December 2010 in “TSpace” Activating androgen receptors in muscle can increase muscle mass and reduce fat.
25 citations
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January 2017 in “Steroids” Allopregnanolone increases growth and changes gene activity in human brain cancer cells.
April 2017 in “Actas urológicas españolas” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.
January 2002 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”
34 citations
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September 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can cause skin problems like acne and hair loss in athletes.
April 2012 in “Journal of IMAB” Men with male pattern baldness don't necessarily have high levels of Dehydroepyandrosterone-sulfate, and there's no link between its levels and the severity of hair loss.
7 citations
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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.