research The control of hair growth: An overview
Hair growth is influenced by interactions between skin layers, growth factors, and hormones, but the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.
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research Normal Hair Growth in Children
Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
research Dermatological considerations for transgender and gender diverse patients: An Australian perspective
Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
research Endocrine intervention for transsexuals
Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
research IDEA Group Consensus Statement on Medical Management of Adult Gender Incongruent Individuals Seeking Gender Affirmation as Male
The statement offers guidance for hormone therapy and surgery to help gender-incongruent adults affirm a male identity.
research Cutaneous Manifestations and Hormonal Changes Among Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients at a Tertiary Care Center
Most women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have skin issues like excessive hair, acne, or hair loss. Hormone imbalances are common, and age, certain hormones, and hormone ratios can predict acne. Obesity, infertility, and high cholesterol are also common in these women.
research Role of estrogen receptor signaling in the control of the hair follicle cycle
Estrogen and its receptors play a key role in hair growth, with differences between males and females.
research Dermatologic care of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of India
The transgender community in India has specific skin care needs and struggles to access dermatological services due to discrimination and financial issues.
research Circulating androgen regulation by androgen-catabolizing gut bacteria in male mouse gut
Gut bacteria can lower androgen levels in male mice.
research Cutaneous manifestation of polycystic ovary syndrome
Skin problems like acne and excess hair in PCOS are common and linked to being overweight.
research Research gaps in medical treatment of transgender/nonbinary people
More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.
research The Biological Actions of Dehydroepiandrosterone Involves Multiple Receptors
DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.
research Psychological Stress-Induced Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata: Autoimmune and Apoptotic Pathways
Stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata by affecting immune responses and cell death in hair follicles.
research Impact of subclinical hypothyroidism on endocrine features in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Subclinical hypothyroidism in women with PCOS affects thyroid and hormone interactions but not ovary structure.
research Zebrafish Model of Hereditary Pigmentary Disorders
Zebrafish help understand genetic causes of skin pigment disorders like albinism.
research More than 50 Long-term effects of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
COVID-19 can cause over 50 long-term symptoms, with fatigue and headache being the most common.
research Gender differences in patients with COVID-19: a narrative review
Understanding gender differences in COVID-19 is crucial for effective health strategies.
research Managing Common Dermatologic Needs in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adolescents
Transgender and gender-diverse teens need specialized skin and mental health care.
research Uterine transplantation in transgender women
Uterine transplants for transgender women are feasible but need more research.
research Endocrinology of the Aging Prostate: Current Concepts
Hormones affect prostate health and disease, with certain hormone imbalances linked to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Endocrine profile of the VCD-induced perimenopausal model rat
The rat model showed early perimenopause with regular cycles and low hormones, and late perimenopause with irregular cycles and higher hormone levels.
research Consequences of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse in Males; Sexual and Reproductive Perspective
Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm men's reproductive health and increase the risk of heart problems and death.
research Role of anabolic agents in colorectal carcinogenesis: Myths and realities (Review)
The link between anabolic agents and colorectal cancer risk is unclear.
research Within-person changes of cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone, testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone in hair across pregnancy, with comparison to a non-pregnant reference group
Hormone levels in hair change during pregnancy, with progesterone increasing significantly compared to non-pregnant women.
research Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics in PCOS Women With Menstrual Abnormalities.
Menstrual abnormalities in PCOS women may not greatly affect their metabolic and hormonal profile.
research The circulating dihydrotestosterone/testosterone ratio is increased by gut microbial 5α-reductase activity in females
Women have a higher DHT/testosterone ratio than men, possibly due to gut bacteria activity.
research Body composition and physical fitness in transgender versus cisgender individuals: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Transgender women have similar fitness to cisgender women, while transgender men have higher fat and lower strength than cisgender men; hormone therapy affects body composition and strength.
research Expert consensus recommendations on appropriate serological testing for the chief complaint of alopecia
Specific tests may help diagnose alopecia, but their treatment impact is unclear.
research Clinical characteristics and risk factors of female precocious puberty
Precocious puberty in girls is linked to cosmetics, pollution, light exposure, early sexual information, diet, and hereditary factors.
research Plasma Diaphanous Related Formin 1 Levels Are Associated with Altered Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Control Study
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.