research Molecular basis of androgen action on human sexual desire
Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.
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research Untargeted Metabolomics and Steroid Signatures in Urine of Male Pattern Baldness Patients after Finasteride Treatment for a Year
Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.
research MECHANISM OF ACTION OF AVICENNIA MARINA HEARTWOOD EXTRACT AND AVICEQUINONE C ON HUMAN DERMAL PAPILLA CELLS ISOLATED FROM ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA PATIENTS
Avicennia Marina extract and avicequinone C can reduce hair loss hormone production and increase hair growth factors, suggesting they could be used to treat androgenic alopecia.
research The skin as an endocrine organ
The skin produces and processes hormones, affecting both local and overall body functions.
![Activity of 17β-(N-Alkyl/Arylformamido) and 17β-[(N-Alkyl/Aryl) Alkyl/Arylamido]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Hamster Flank Organ and Ear](/images/research/861159f1-7bd4-420c-a16b-4829458efe68/small/15592.jpg)
research Activity of 17β-(N-Alkyl/arylformamido) and 17β-[(N-Alkyl/aryl) alkyl/arylamido]-4-methyl-4-aza-5α-androstan-3-ones as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Hamster Flank Organ and Ear11The research has been supported by Endorecherche that is seeking patent protection for the new compounds. F. Labrie is President of Endorecherche.
The compounds tested could potentially treat hair loss and alopecia.
research Androgens/Androgen Receptor in the Management of Skin Diseases
Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.
research CLINICAL NUTRITION PROGRAM IMPROVES POST CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS IN 23 YEAR OLD FEMALE
A nutrition program improved a young woman's concussion symptoms.
research Anabolic androgenic steroids and carcinogenicity focusing on Leydig cell: a literature review
Anabolic androgenic steroids can increase cancer risk and disrupt hormones.
research LC-APCI+-MS/MS method for the analysis of ten hormones and two endocannabinoids in plasma and hair from the mice with different gut microbiota
The method accurately measures hormones and endocannabinoids in mice, showing gut microbiota diversity affects these levels and may influence stress and reproductive systems.
research A quantitative ultra-performance liquid chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry analysis of steroids from human scalp hair
The method can measure multiple steroids in human hair to study long-term steroid metabolism, especially in newborns and children.
research Secretome of Hypoxic Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improves Fluconazole-Induced Alopecia in Rats via Immunoregulatory Modulation of IL-15 and IFN-γ
A gel from stem cells can reduce baldness caused by fluconazole in rats.
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 Intracrine androgen biosynthesis, metabolism and action revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research Androgen insufficiency in women: diagnostic and therapeutic implications
Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
research Simultaneous quantitation of nine hydroxy-androgens and their conjugates in human serum by stable isotope dilution liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.
research The Role of 11-Oxygenated Androgens and Endocrine Disruptors in Androgen Excess Disorders in Women
PCOS involves high 11-oxygenated androgens and BPA may worsen it, while IH is not inflammatory.
research Ashwagandha root in the treatment of non-classical adrenal hyperplasia
Ashwagandha may improve hormone levels and reduce hair loss in non-classical adrenal hyperplasia.
research Quantitative analysis of 34 sex (pro)hormones, conjugates and bioactive oxidation products thereof in human plasma by GC- and LC-MS/MS and systematic investigation of overestimations of analyte concentrations not accounted for by method validation
The method accurately measures sex hormones in human plasma but can have small errors.
research High-throughput and direct measurement of androgen levels using turbulent flow chromatography liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (TFC-LC-TQMS) to discover chemicals that modulate dihydrotestosterone production in human prostate cancer cells
Researchers found four natural compounds that can change DHT levels in prostate cancer cells.
research Current understanding and treatment of sex hormone-related hair diseases
Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.
research A Comprehensive Review of Acne Vulgaris
Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.
research Prevalence and characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome in Brazilian women: protocol for a nation-wide case–control study
PCOS is common in Brazilian women and linked to metabolic and reproductive issues.
research The Physiological Impact of Melatonin, Its Effect on the Course of Diseases and Their Therapy and the Effect of Magnetic Fields on Melatonin Secretion—Potential Common Pathways of Influence
Melatonin may help treat various diseases and is influenced by magnetic fields, but more research is needed.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: An update on the hypothesis of pathogenesis and treatment
The document concluded that more research is needed to find the best treatment for Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research European Society of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline: Endocrine work-up in obesity
Test thyroid function in all obese patients and prioritize weight loss for hormonal balance.
research Adult female acne: a guide to clinical practice
Adult female acne requires personalized treatment and maintenance to prevent relapse.
research Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients Taking Adjuvant Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy
Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
research Exploring Acne Treatments: From Pathophysiological Mechanisms to Emerging Therapies
Personalized acne treatments and new therapies show promise for better results.
research Role of FGFR2-signaling in the pathogenesis of acne
Increased FGFR2b signaling, influenced by androgens, plays a role in causing acne.
research Clinical biochemistry of dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.