research Inhibition of skin 5α-reductase by oral contraceptive progestinsin vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
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research Insulin sensitiser agents alone and in co-treatment with r-FSH for ovulation induction in PCOS women
Myo-inositol may be more effective than metformin for inducing ovulation in women with PCOS.
research The skin as an endocrine organ
The skin produces and processes hormones, affecting both local and overall body functions.
research A systematic review of commonly used medical treatments for hirsutism in women
Certain medications including flutamide, spironolactone, and others effectively reduce excessive hair growth in women, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.
research A comparison of the relative efficacy of antiandrogens for the treatment of acne in hyperandrogenic women
Flutamide and CPA are more effective than finasteride for treating acne in hyperandrogenic women.
research Efficacy of myo-inositol in the treatment of cutaneous disorders in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Myo-inositol helps improve skin conditions and metabolic profiles in young women with PCOS.
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 Role of FGFR2-signaling in the pathogenesis of acne
Increased FGFR2b signaling, influenced by androgens, plays a role in causing acne.
research Clinical, metabolic, and endocrine parameters in response to metformin and lifestyle intervention in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo control trial
Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.
research Differentiation of the sebaceous gland
The exact molecular mechanisms of sebaceous gland function are still unclear.
research The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome: the criteria are insufficiently robust for clinical research
The current methods for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome are too vague and may lead to misdiagnosis and problems in research.
research The Vitamin D Receptor Is Required for Activation of cWnt and Hedgehog Signaling in Keratinocytes
Vitamin D receptor is essential for hair growth signaling.
research Growth hormone substitution in adult growth hormone‐deficient men augments androgen effects on the skin
Growth hormone therapy boosts androgen effects on skin in men.
research Therapeutic approach for metabolic disorders and infertility in women with PCOS
Lifestyle changes and weight loss are key for treating PCOS-related metabolic issues and infertility, with various medications available for specific symptoms.
research The combined use of intravenous and oral calcium for the treatment of vitamin D dependent rickets type II (VDDRII)
Intravenous and oral calcium effectively treated vitamin D dependent rickets type II, improving growth and bone health.
research Androgenetic alopecia and insulin resistance in young men
Hair loss in young men linked to higher risk of insulin resistance and metabolic issues.
research Skin signs in anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa can cause skin problems, which may help with early diagnosis and usually improve with treatment.
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 Endocrine care of transpeople part I. A review of cross-sex hormonal treatments, outcomes and adverse effects in transmen
Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.
research The effect of menopause on the skin and other connective tissues
Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.
research Thyroid hormone action on skin
Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.
research Ornithine decarboxylase is upregulated by the androgen receptor in skeletal muscle and regulates myoblast proliferation
Androgens increase muscle mass by promoting myoblast growth through ornithine decarboxylase.
research Effect of finasteride 5 mg (Proscar) on acne and alopecia in female patients with normal serum levels of free testosterone
Finasteride improves acne and hair loss in women with normal testosterone.
research Mood disorders and quality of life in polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with PCOS often have mood disorders and a lower quality of life, and treatment should focus on both physical and mental health.
research The benefits of finasteride for hirsute women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism
Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.
research Tissue insulin sensitivity and body weight in polycystic ovary syndrome
Lean and obese women with PCOS have similar levels of insulin resistance, indicating it's a core aspect of the condition.
research Treatment of hirsutism by finasteride and flutamide in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.
research Shorter CAG repeats in the androgen receptor gene may enhance hyperandrogenicity in polycystic ovary syndrome
Shorter CAG repeats in a specific gene may increase male hormone activity and symptoms like acne and excess hair in women with PCOS.
research Clinical efficacy and safety of low‐dose flutamide alone and combined with an oral contraceptive for the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.
research When should an insulin sensitizing agent be used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome?
Metformin should be used for PCOS mainly in those with glucose intolerance, and has limited benefits for infertility or hirsutism.