research Are PSA adjustments necessary for prostate cancer screening in men taking finasteride for hair loss?
Finasteride for hair loss lowers PSA levels, so PSA values need adjusting when screening for prostate cancer.
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research Hair loss and hyperprolactinemia in women
Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.
research The five-year effects of testosterone replacement therapy on lipid profile and glucose tolerance among hypogonadal men in Japan: a case control study
Testosterone replacement therapy improved blood sugar and fat levels without raising prostate cancer risk in Japanese men with low testosterone.
research Nutritional factors and hair loss
Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
research Screening for 21-hydroxylase–deficient nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia among hyperandrogenic women: a prospective study
Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.
research Androgen Dependence of Hirsutism, Acne, and Alopecia in Women
Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.
research No evidence for the immunocompetence handicap hypothesis in male humans
Higher free testosterone levels in men are linked to a stronger immune response, not weaker.
research Thrombin activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor and other hemostatic parameters in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain blood clotting factors, suggesting a greater risk of cardiovascular issues.
research Intracellular Calcium Mobilization in Response to Ion Channel Regulators via a Calcium-Induced Calcium Release Mechanism
Certain drugs increase calcium levels in cancer cells by triggering internal calcium release.
research Adrenal 21-hydroxylase gene mutations in Slovenian hyperandrogenic women: evaluation of corticotrophin stimulation and HLA polymorphisms in screening for carrier status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research Elevated fasting insulin is associated with cardiovascular and metabolic risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
High fasting insulin levels in women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.
research Co-secretion of testosterone and cortisol by a functional adrenocortical oncocytoma
A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.
research The influence of obesity on Androstenedione to Testosterone ratio in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperandrogenemia
Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.
research Lack of effect of topical finasteride suggests an endocrine role for dihydrotestosterone
Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
research The association between melasma and iron profile: a case-control study
Lower ferritin and serum iron levels may be linked to melasma.
research Overexpression of Lnk in the Ovaries Is Involved in Insulin Resistance in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Higher Lnk protein levels in ovaries may lead to insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research The effect of minocycline on the metabolism of androgens by human oral periosteal fibroblasts and its inhibition by finasteride
Minocycline may cause hair loss by increasing DHT levels, but finasteride can help counteract this effect.
research Evaluation of Cysteic Acid in Bleached Hair Using Infrared Spectroscopy
Bleaching hair increases cysteic acid levels in a predictable way.
research Evaluation of association of vitamin D in alopecia areata: A case–control study of 100 patients in a tertiary rural hospital of Southern India
People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels, which may be linked to the condition's severity.
research Trichotillomania associated with a 25-hydroxy vitamin D deficiency: A case report
Vitamin D supplements may reduce hair-pulling in people with Trichotillomania.
research Effect of finasteride on prostate-specific antigen
Finasteride significantly reduces PSA levels in men, and doctors should adjust PSA readings for those taking the drug.
research Urinary steroid metabolome shows adrenal, gonadal, and neuroactive steroid dysregulation in adolescents with depression
Depressed teens have different steroid levels in urine, which may help identify and treat them.
research Managing hyperglycemia and rash associated with alpelisib: expert consensus recommendations using the Delphi technique
Experts agree on how to manage sugar levels and skin reactions in patients taking the cancer drug alpelisib.
research Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia Based on Animal Experiments: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Traditional Chinese Medicine may help treat hair loss but needs more research.
research A Comprehensive Systematic Review of the Association Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Alopecia Areata
Low vitamin D levels may worsen or cause alopecia areata.
research Progressive Zinc and Iron Deficiency Following Bariatric Surgery in Iraqi Patients: A 12-Month Pilot Study
Zinc and iron levels drop after bariatric surgery, needing careful monitoring and supplements.
research Pharmacologically altered Androgens, Brain Activation and Response Inhibition in a Stop-Signal Task in Male Heavy Drinkers
Lower DHT and higher testosterone levels increase brain activation but don't change behavior in heavy drinkers.
research Exploring the therapeutic potential of metformin in polycystic ovary syndrome: focusing on hyperandrogenism in a sample of Iraqi women
Metformin reduces high male hormone levels in women with PCOS.
research A randomized comparative study between intralesional vitamin D3 and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of alopecia areata
Vitamin D3 is a safe and effective alternative to steroids for treating alopecia areata, with fewer side effects.
research Evaluating Testosterone and Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S) as Biomarkers for Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher testosterone and DHEA-S levels may be linked to male pattern baldness.