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.
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420-450 / 1000+ resultsresearch Effect of Exogenous Testosterone, Finasteride, and Castration on serum level of Thyroxin
Testosterone changes reduce thyroxin levels in rats.
research Systems pharmacology identifies dermal papilla–specific transcriptomic reversal of androgenetic alopecia by lithium–zinc pathway convergence
Lithium and zinc together may help reverse hair loss by targeting specific cells.
research Low-Dose Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) Suppresses Androgen Receptor (AR) and Its Splice Variant AR-V7 in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC) Cells
Low-dose DMSO may help treat castration-resistant prostate cancer by reducing key cancer cell receptors.
research Ovarian Leydig cell hyperplasia as a rare cause of hair loss in a postmenopausal female patient: a case report and diagnostic approach toward postmenopausal hyperandrogenism
An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.
research Prostaglandin D2 Uses Components of ROS Signaling to Enhance Testosterone Production in Keratinocytes
Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants may help treat hair loss.
research Hair Loss in Male Dogs Fed Stilbestrol.
Diethylstilbestrol causes hair loss in male dogs.
research Prevention of Male Late-Onset Hypogonadism by Natural Polyphenolic Antioxidants
Natural antioxidants like flavonoids and resveratrol may help prevent low testosterone in aging men.
research Decreased allopregnanolone induced by hormonal contraceptives is associated with a reduction in social behavior and sexual motivation in female rats
Hormonal contraceptives may reduce social behavior and sexual motivation by lowering allopregnanolone levels.
research Society for Endocrinology guidelines for testosterone replacement therapy in male hypogonadism
Testosterone replacement is recommended for men with low testosterone levels and symptoms of hypogonadism.
research Wedelolactone: A Natural Anti-inflammatory Coumarin Derivative
Wedelolactone may help treat chronic diseases due to its strong antioxidant properties.
research Crystal Structure of 17-.BETA.-Benzoyloxy-16-.BETA.-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione.
A new antiandrogen compound was made and its detailed three-dimensional shape was described.
research Determination of 19 Steroid Hormones in Human Serum and Urine Using Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
The method accurately measures 19 steroid hormones in human blood and urine using a small sample and is suitable for large-scale monitoring.
research Design and Validation of a Sensitive Multisteroid LC-MS/MS Assay for the Routine Clinical Use: One-Step Sample Preparation with Phospholipid Removal and Comparison to Immunoassays
The new LC-MS/MS method is more accurate and reliable than traditional immunoassays for measuring steroids in serum.
research Enzalutamide/finasteride/goserelin/zoledronic-acid
research Mechanisms of Action of Dehydroepiandrosterone
DHEA affects various tissues by interacting with multiple receptors and can be converted into sex hormones.
research Effectiveness of Anastrozole and Cyproterone Acetate in Two Brothers with Familial Male Precocious Puberty
Anastrozole and cyproterone acetate treatment can help increase adult height in boys with testotoxicosis.
research A case of 21-hydroxylase deficiency in Turner′s syndrome and literature review
Routine genetic testing is crucial for early diagnosis and better management of Turner’s syndrome with 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
research Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Loaded with 17-α-Estradiol Accumulate into Hair Follicles
Tiny lipid particles carrying 17-α-estradiol gather in hair follicles, which may help target alopecia treatment.
research Follicular dysplasia in two cows
Two cows had a rare hair disorder causing hair loss but were otherwise healthy.
research Spironolactone in combination drug therapy for unresponsive hirsutism
Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.
research THU646 Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Secondary To Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor
A woman's increased facial hair and hair loss were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, cured by surgery.
research Adverse effects of the 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor finasteride on Daphnia magna: Endocrine system and lipid metabolism disruption
Finasteride harms Daphnia magna's reproduction, growth, and metabolism.
research THE TREATMENT OF HIRSUTISM WITH A COMBINATION OF DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL OESTRADIOL
A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.
research Gender Differences in Mouse Skin Morphology and Specific Effects of Sex Steroids and Dehydroepiandrosterone
Male and female mice have different skin thickness, and hormones affect their skin and hair growth differently.
research Gender-Affirming Hormonal Treatment in Transgender People Assigned Female at Birth (AFAB)
research Species Differences in Prostatic Steroid 5α-Reductases of Rat, Dog, and Human
Different animals have unique versions of the enzyme that changes testosterone into another hormone, which is important for creating effective treatments for prostate and hair loss conditions.
research Disruption of androgen metabolism, regulation and effects : involvement of steroidogenic enzymes
Anabolic steroids and inflammation can disrupt androgen metabolism, potentially causing health issues.
research Dihydrotestosterone Regulates Hair Growth Through the Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway in C57BL/6 Mice and In Vitro Organ Culture
Dihydrotestosterone affects hair growth by changing the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, with low levels helping and high levels hindering growth.
research News & Notes
Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.