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Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
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research Neurosteroids, neuroactive steroids, and symptoms of affective disorders
Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.
research Effect of constant-release melatonin implants and prolonged exposure to a long day photoperiod on prolactin secretion and hair growth in mouflon (Ovis gmelini musimon)
Melatonin implants and long daylight hours alter the timing of hormone release and hair growth in mouflon sheep.
research Prolonged treatment with finasteride (a 5α-reductase inhibitor) does not affect bone density and metabolism
Long-term finasteride use doesn't change bone density or metabolism.
research Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common disorder causing symptoms like acne and infertility, and it's managed based on symptoms, not just test results. Treatment can improve fertility and reduce miscarriage risk.
research Contribution of the Hair Follicular Pathway to Total Skin Permeation of Topically Applied and Exposed Chemicals
The hair follicle pathway significantly affects how easily water-loving chemicals pass through the skin.
research 12 Treatment of hirsutism with 5α-reductase inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Revisiting hyper- and hypo-androgenism by tandem mass spectrometry
The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
research Hormonal activity in commonly used Black hair care products: evaluating hormone disruption as a plausible contribution to health disparities
Common Black hair care products may affect hormone levels and potentially impact health, especially in reproductive and metabolic areas.
research Helpful diagnostic markers of steroidogenesis for defining hyperandrogenemia in hirsute women
The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
research Epicardial Fat Thickness in Children with Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have thicker heart fat and are at higher risk for heart problems and early atherosclerosis.
research LC-MS/MS improves screening towards 21-hydroxylase deficiency
LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
research In vitro methodology, hormonal and nutritional effects and fibre production in isolated ovine and caprine anagen hair follicles
Angora goat hair grows faster and produces more protein than cashmere goat hair, and certain hormones and nutrients positively affect hair growth and protein synthesis.
research Simultaneous determination of 30 hormones illegally added to anti-ageing functional foods using UPLC-MS/MS coupled with SPE clean-up
New method effectively detects illegal hormones in anti-aging foods.
research Hair growth-promoting activity of components derived from sweet potato shochu
Sweet potato shochu oil and its components may effectively promote hair growth.
research Thyroid Autoimmunity in Patients with Skin Disorders
People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
research Neuroactive Steroids and Ethanol Exposure: Relevance to Ethanol Sensitivity and Alcohol Use Disorders Risk
Neuroactive steroids may affect the risk and treatment of alcohol use disorders.
research Formulation and in Vitro Efficacy Evaluation of Polyherbal Hair Tonics for Enhancing Hair Health on Various Hair Types
Hair Tonic A, with white tea extract, is better for improving hair health.
research Steroidogenic factor-1 lineage origin of skin lesions in Carney complex syndrome
Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
research OBESITY-RELATED FACTORS INVOLVED IN ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM STRESS INDUCTION IN ADIPOCYTES
Adipose tissue changes in obesity can trigger stress in fat cells.
research Society News
Smoking doubles the risk of blindness, and physical exercise helps dyslexic children read better.
research Pharmacokinetics and Bioconversion of Dehydroepiandrosterone after Application of Dexamethasone in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher 5alpha-reductase activity, affecting steroid levels.
research Steroidogenic response of adrenal tissues after administration of ACTH to dogs with hypercortisolemia
High adrenal sex hormones in dogs with hypercortisolemia can mislead adrenal hyperplasia diagnosis.
research Age-related changes in endogenous glucocorticoids, gonadal steroids, endocannabinoids and their ratios in plasma and hair from the male C57BL/6 mice
Male C57BL/6 mice show age-related fluctuations in certain hormones and their ratios in both blood and hair.
research Challenges in treatment of patients with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.
research Measuring steroids in hair opens up possibilities to identify congenital adrenal hyperplasia in developing countries
Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.
research Vitamin D Status Assessment: Lack of Correlation between Serum and Hair 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol Levels in Healthy Young Adults
Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.
research Endogenous steroid hormones in hair: Investigations on different hair types, pigmentation effects and correlation to nails
Body hair isn't a good substitute for scalp hair in steroid analysis.
research Growth of wool follicles in culture
Wool follicles can grow in a lab with the right nutrients and conditions.
research Is hormone testing worthwhile in patients with female pattern hair loss?
Hormone testing may not be very helpful in diagnosing female pattern hair loss.