research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
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930-960 / 1000+ results research Incident Rosacea and Related Dermatoses in Estrogen-Exposed Females: A Large-Scale Age-Stratified Cohort Study
research Women Also Use 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss and hirsutism.
research Pharmacological Options for Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
research Topical Finasteride in Hirsutism: A Double Blind Randomized Clinical Trial on Adult Women
Finasteride cream didn't significantly reduce hair more than a placebo, but users felt it helped.
research Oestrogen functions in skin and skin appendages
Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.
research A Review of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults in South Korea
Gender-affirming hormone therapy in South Korea aligns with international guidelines and has specific side effects.
research SAT-224 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Adrenal Hyperandrogenemia and Refractory Hirsutism
Glucocorticoid treatment lowered androgen levels but didn't improve hirsutism or ovulation and caused weight gain.
research Clinical and hormonal effects of the 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor finasteride in idiopathic hirsutism.
Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.
research A Randomized Trial of Oral DHEA Treatment for Sexual Function, Well-Being, and Menopausal Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women with Low Libido
DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
research A review of the role of estrogen in dermal aging and facial attractiveness in women
Estrogen helps keep skin healthy and may make women look younger and more attractive.
research Methodology and Challenges to Recruitment to a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Oral DHEA in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers had trouble finding enough participants for a trial on DHEA's effects on postmenopausal women's sexual desire.
research Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.
research Endocrine Aspects of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.
research Outcome of long-term treatment with the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride in idiopathic hirsutism: clinical and hormonal effects during a 1-year course of therapy and 1-year follow-up
Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.
research Androgen Conjugates: Physiology and Clinical Significance
Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
research A high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry assay of the androgenic neurosteroid 3α-androstanediol (5α-androstane-3α,17β-diol) in plasma
Testosterone increases 3α-androstanediol levels, which can be blocked by finasteride.
research Serenoa repens as an Endocrine Disruptor in a 10-Year-Old Young Girl: A New Case Report
Serenoa repens may cause early puberty and should be used cautiously in children.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
research ▼ Strontium ranelate discontinued
Strontium ranelate is no longer available for treatment.
research Low-Dose Flutamide (125 mg/Day) as Maintenance Therapy in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Low-dose flutamide effectively maintains reduced hirsutism with no side effects.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and estroprogestins
Choosing the right estroprogestin is crucial for effectively managing PCOS symptoms.
research Transmasculine Hormone Therapy
Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.
research Pharmacokinetic and Therapeutic Dose Comparison of Diane-35 and IVF-C Inj 5000 IU in Common Quail
Both steroids, especially cyproterone acetate, harm quail's vital organs.
research Expanding the therapeutic versatility of clacosterone
Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.
research Higher prevalence of clinical cardiovascular comorbidities in postmenopausal women with self-reported premenopausal hirsutism and/or oligo-amenorrhea
Postmenopausal women with past hirsutism or irregular periods have more heart and lung diseases.
research Androgens and Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction—Findings From the Fourth International Consultation of Sexual Medicine
Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.
research Use of spironolactone in treatment of hirsutism
Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women.
research Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
research Sex steroid synthesis in human skin in situ: The roles of aromatase and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein in the homeostasis of human skin
Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.