research Is hormonal treatment still an option in acne today?
Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
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research The Diagnosis and Management of Hirsutism
The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.
research Treatment of hyperandrogenism in women
Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
research Exploring obesity-related endocrine disorders beyond diabetes: a narrative review
Doctors should watch for and treat hormonal issues in obese patients beyond just diabetes.
research Hormones
Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.
research Serum androgen levels and their relationship to pattern and severity of hair growth in hirsute women presenting at private centre in Hyderabad
Higher androgen levels are linked to more severe hair growth in hirsute women.
research Case 33-2015
The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
research An isotope dilution-liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry-based candidate reference measurement procedure for the quantification of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate in human serum and plasma
A new method accurately measures DHEAS in blood, improving on current tests.
research Hair Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
research Prevalence of Non-Scarring Alopecia among Female Patients Complaining from Hirsutism
Androgenetic alopecia with telogen effluvium is the most common hair loss in women with hirsutism.
research Pubertal Acne
Pubertal acne is linked to hormonal changes, affects quality of life, and is treated similarly to adult acne.
research Gonadal Sex Steroids: Production, Action and Interactions in Mammals
The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
research Association of dermatological manifestations with infertility: a systematic review of literature
Skin issues might be linked to infertility.
research Signal Mining for Non-Bleeding Adverse Event in Novel Oral Anticoagulants: A Pharmacovigilance Study Based on the FAERS Database
Different oral anticoagulants cause various non-bleeding side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
research Insulin Sensitizers for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Metaanalyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.
research The biology and clinical application of systemic glucocorticoids
Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.
research Physiological perspective of Hirsutism in Unani Medicine: An Overview and Update
No single treatment effectively cures hirsutism, and evidence for herbal remedies is weak.
research Androgens and Cardiovascular Disease
Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.
research Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Metaanalyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research A prospective study of the prevalence of clear-cut endocrine disorders and polycystic ovaries in 350 patients presenting with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
research Androgens and androgen receptor action in skin and hair follicles
Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.
research Defining hirsutism in Chinese women: a cross-sectional study
An mFG score of 5 or more indicates above-normal hair growth in Southern Chinese women.
research Skin Academy: Hair, skin, hormones and menopause – current status/knowledge on the management of hair disorders in menopausal women
Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.
research Hair Loss and Hirsutism in the Elderly
Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.
research Intrinsic versus Extrinsic Aging: A Histopathological, Morphometric and Immunohistochemical Study of Estrogen Receptor β and Androgen Receptor
The study concluded that both estrogen and androgen receptors, which decrease with age, are linked to skin aging and may be hormonally regulated.
research Are 2D:4D finger-length ratios an indicator of androgenetic alopecia in males?
Right hand finger ratio may predict male hair loss.
research A Case of Familial Male-limited Precocious Puberty with a Novel Mutation
A boy with a rare form of early puberty caused by a new gene mutation responded well to treatment aimed at reducing testosterone and preserving adult height.
research Ovarian Leydig cell tumor and postmenopausal hirsutism with signs of virilisation
A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.
research Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate for Use in Dermatological Disorders
Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.
research Comparison of self-assessed and clinician-assessed hirsutism diagnosed according to the modified Ferriman-Gallwey scale among female outpatients in Brazil
Self-assessed hirsutism scores are not reliable for clinical diagnosis but may help in screening.