research Approach to the Patient: Hirsutism
Hirsutism affects many women and is managed with a combination of medical treatments and hair removal, tailored to individual needs.
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research Managing patterned hair loss – a hair raising task!
Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
research Female Progressive Scalp Hair Loss Associated with Ovarian Thecoma
A woman's hair loss was linked to a rare hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, treated with surgery and hair loss medication.
research [Hirsutism].
Hirsutism, excessive male-pattern hair in women, can be caused by high androgens or skin sensitivity, diagnosed by testosterone levels, and treated with hair removal and hormone therapy.
research The dihydrotestosterone (DHT) hypothesis of prostate cancer and its therapeutic implications
The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.
research Lack of effect of spironolactone on hair shaft diameter in hirsute females
Spironolactone did not make hair thinner in women with excess hair growth.
research Topical Finasteride Therapy in Hirsutism
Topical finasteride may help treat facial hirsutism in women.
research Botanical Synergies for Hair Health: A Review of Saw Palmetto and Urtica dioica in Non-Pharmaceutical Formulations
Nettle and Saw Palmetto may help with hair growth and thinning.
research Lasers in the management of alopecia: a review of established therapies and advances in treatment
Lasers and light therapies are effective in promoting hair regrowth for different types of hair loss.
research The human skin as a hormone target and an endocrine gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
research Hormones and the pilosebaceous unit
Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.
research Estimating the Contribution of the Prostate to Blood Dihydrotestosterone
The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.
research Aetiology and Pathophysiology of Hair Loss
Hair loss is common, influenced by genetics and androgens, and can affect mental health.
research Contraceptive use in acne
Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
research Alopecia areata and subsequent Marie Antoinette syndrome following COVID-19 infection and vaccination: A case report
COVID-19 infection and vaccination may trigger hair loss and rapid hair whitening.
research Plasma levels of C19 steroid glucuronides in pre-menopausal women with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Women with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher levels of certain steroids, which can be reduced by treatment.
research Skin manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS can cause excess hair growth, oily skin, hair loss, acne, and dark skin patches.
research Adjuvant use of topical metformin with standard therapies in recalcitrant central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A case series
Topical metformin may improve hair regrowth in CCCA when added to standard treatments.
research AN OVERVIEW ON POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting many women, leading to symptoms like acne and irregular periods, and increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
research Beyond Boundaries: The Transformative Potential of Spironolactone in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss but requires ongoing use to maintain results.
research Beyond Boundaries: The Transformative Potential of Spironolactone in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss but requires ongoing use to maintain results.
research Idiopathic unilateral facial hirsutism
A woman had unusual hair growth on one side of her chin without a known cause.
research Clinical markers of hyperandrogenism and response to conventional antibiotic therapy in women with acne vulgaris
Women's acne improvement with antibiotics is not linked to signs of high male hormones.
research Intracrine Testosterone Activation in Human Pancreatic β-Cells Stimulates Insulin Secretion
Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.
research Is Dihydrotestosterone a Classic Hormone?
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) mainly affects nearby cells, doesn't significantly change prostate hormonal environment or cancer risk, and doesn't play a main role in causing hair loss or acne. More research is needed on its effects on heart health, sexual function, and bone health.
research Analysis of hair steroid hormone concentrations at different parts of the head by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
Hormone levels in hair vary across the head, with the highest concentration of a key hormone linked to hair loss at the top.
research Synthesis and Actions of 5α-Reduced Metabolites of Testosterone in the Nervous System
Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
research АСПЕКТИ ПАТОГЕНЕЗУ ТА ДИФЕРЕНЦІЙОВАНІ ПІДХОДИ ДО ЛІКУВАННЯ ПАТОЛОГІЇ ШКІРИ У ЖІНОК РАННЬОГО РЕПРОДУКТИВНОГО ВІКУ З ПОРУШЕННЯМИ МЕНСТРУАЛЬНОГО ЦИКЛУ
Menstrual cycle disorders are linked to hormone-related skin issues, requiring personalized treatment.
research Effects of hyperandrogenism and high body mass index on acne severity in women.
Women with acne often have higher levels of male hormones and are more likely to be overweight, both of which can make acne worse.
research Identification of VLDL as a biomarker for prewarning of androgenic alopecia
VLDL could be an early warning sign for male pattern baldness.