research Ketoconazole Therapy for Women with Acne and/or Hirsutism
Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
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research Novel type 1 5a-reductase Inhibitors with Antiproliferative Potential on LNCaP cells
New compounds may help treat prostate cancer by reducing cell growth.
research Visual Vignette
A 13-year-old boy with Cushing syndrome has high cortisol levels from a pituitary gland issue and underdeveloped sexual characteristics.
research The influence of low dose finasteride, a type II 5α-reductase inhibitor, on circulating neuroactive steroids
Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.
research The influence of long-term treatment with cyproterone acetate or a cyproterone acetate-ethinyl oestradiol combination on androgen levels in blood of hirsute women
Both treatments reduced androgen levels and hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research High circulating oestrone and low testosterone correlate with adverse clinical outcomes in men with advanced liver disease
Men with advanced liver disease and high oestrone and low testosterone levels have worse health outcomes.
research Monotherapy for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Intralesional corticosteroids work best for mild alopecia areata, and DPCP works best for moderate to severe cases.
research The use of cyclosporine in dermatology: Part I
Cyclosporine is effective for skin conditions but has declined in use due to toxicity concerns.
research Intralesional Methotrexate Is Comparable to Triamicinolone Acetonide and Superior to Vitamin D3 in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Intralesional methotrexate and triamcinolone acetonide are more effective than Vitamin D3 for treating alopecia areata.
research The utilisation of cardiac risk ratio and non-HDL cholesterol markers to assess cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes males with lowered serum DHT
Cardiac risk markers help assess heart risk in males with type 2 diabetes and low DHT.
research ISIDLB1777 - A novel ex vivo model of human hair follicle immune privilege collapse reveals the potential of farudodstat, a DHODH inhibitor, as a therapeutic for alopecia areata treatment
Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles without harmful effects.
research Treatment of alopecia areata in the DEBR model using Cyclosporin A lipid vesicles.
Cyclosporin A vesicles effectively regrow hair and reduce inflammation in alopecia areata.
research Bicalutamide
research Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Hirsutism
research Spironolactone use and oocyte maturation in patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation
research A randomised, open label comparative study of hydroxychloroquine with betamethasone oral mini pulse in the management of patients with alopecia areata
Hydroxychloroquine is less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy for treating alopecia areata.
research Hydrochlorothiazide/indometacin
A woman developed lupus after taking hydroxyurea for two years.
research Levels of sex steroids in lung tissues of patients with non‑small cell lung cancer after COVID‑19 of different severity
Severe COVID-19 may increase lung cancer risk and affect treatment in women due to hormonal changes.
research Is the metabolism of testosterone to 5α-dihydrotestosterone required for androgen action in the skin?
Testosterone conversion to 5α-DHT may not be essential for its effects on the skin.
research Concurrence of giant cell arteritis in a patient with de quervain's thyroiditis
Spironolactone may help reduce hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
research Computational Evaluation of Dibenzo Compounds as Potential Dual Inhibitors of Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase
Some dibenzo compounds might help treat cancer with fewer side effects.
research The Effects of Single Testosterone Administration and Stress Induction on Steroid Hormone Levels in Hair
Testosterone increases hair testosterone levels, stress raises hair cortisol, and relationship status affects hormone levels.
research Ginger Extract Reduces Oxidative Stress and Improves the Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Ginger extract helps hair growth and reduces the need for prednisolone in alopecia areata patients.
research Clinical Case Seminar: Postmenopausal androgen excess-challenges in diagnostic work-up and management of ovarian thecosis
The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Melanocortin receptor type 2 (MC2R, ACTH receptor) expression in patients with alopecia areata
Lower MC2R expression may contribute to alopecia areata.
research Binding of Steroid Hormones by the 105,000 x g Supernatant Fraction from Homogenates of Rat Skin and Variations during the Hair Cycle
Steroid hormone binding in rat skin varies with pH, heat, and hair cycle phases.
research Successful Treatment of Multiple Alopecia Areata With Contact Immunotherapy: Supportive Usage of Oral Antihistamine and Topical Corticosteroid
Alopecia areata was successfully treated with contact immunotherapy, oral antihistamines, and topical corticosteroids.
research Finasteride treatment and neuroactive steroid formation.
Finasteride treatment can decrease certain steroids and increase others, possibly leading to depression symptoms in some cases.
research Intralesional Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide, Methotrexate and Vitamin D in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Narrative Review
Methotrexate and vitamin D3 are potentially more effective and safer than triamcinolone for treating localized alopecia areata.
research Testosterone protects female embryonic heart H9c2 cells against severe metabolic stress by activating estrogen receptors and up-regulating IES SUR2B
Testosterone protects female heart cells from stress by activating estrogen receptors.