research An Assessment on Impact of COVID-19 Infection in a Gender Specific Manner
Men have higher COVID-19 mortality rates than women due to biological and lifestyle factors.
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210-240 / 1000+ results research 17β-estradiol Inhibits the Production of RANTES in Human Keratinocytes
17β-estradiol can reduce inflammation in the skin.
research Metabolic Syndrome, Hepatic Steatosis and Testosterone: A Matter of Sex
Sex hormones affect liver fat and metabolic health differently in men and women.
research Drug safety evaluation of exemestane
Exemestane is effective and safe for treating certain breast cancers, with mild side effects, but needs more research on long-term effects.
research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis to Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research Androgenic modulation of arterial baroreceptor dysfunction and neuroinflammation in endotoxic male rats
Testosterone affects blood pressure control and inflammation in male rats with endotoxic shock, and blocking certain hormones may help treat it.
research A Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review on Cynomorium songaricum as Functional and Medicinal Food
Cynomorium songaricum has many health benefits and could help with hair regrowth.
research Anabolic and Metabolic Effects of Testosterone and Other Androgens: Direct Effects and Role of Testosterone Metabolic Products
Testosterone and its metabolites have varied effects on different body systems, especially during puberty.
research 66-Year-Old Woman With Painless Vesicular Lesions
A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
research Cancer risk in polycystic ovary syndrome patients: Common treatments and future perspectives
PCOS is linked to a higher risk of endometrial cancer but not ovarian or breast cancer, and more research is needed on its role in cancer development and treatment effects.
research Fundamentals
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective, low-risk treatments for male hair loss, and patient education on these therapies is important.
research Benign Cutaneous Eruptions After Transplantation
Transplant patients often get skin problems, with treatments varying by condition.
research Hirsutism and baldness
Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
research Abstracts
Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.
research Ferulic acid inhibits catamenial epilepsy through modulation of female hormones
Ferulic acid may help control menstrual cycle-related epilepsy by affecting female hormones.
research Thyrotropin-releasing hormone and oestrogen differentially regulate prolactin and prolactin receptor expression in female human skin and hair follicles in vitro
Oestrogen and thyrotropin-releasing hormone affect prolactin and its receptor in human skin and hair, suggesting new treatment options for related conditions.
research The Treatment of Hyperandrogenism with Oral Contraceptives
Birth control pills are effective for treating women with too much male hormone.
research Mechanism of Salutary Effects of Finasteride on Post-traumatic Immune/Inflammatory Response
Finasteride reduces inflammation and improves immune response after trauma by altering hormone levels.
research Antiandrogenic activities ofGlycyrrhiza glabrain male rats
Liquorice may reduce testosterone and affect male reproductive organs, potentially helping treat conditions like prostate cancer.
research Expansion of specialized epidermis induced by hormonal state and mechanical strain
Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.
research The skin as an endocrine organ
The skin produces and processes hormones, affecting both local and overall body functions.
research Clinical Snippets
Increased pigmentation may protect skin from UVB, new targets for skin disease treatments were identified, sunscreen ingredients don't affect hormones, TNF-α inhibitors may help diabetic wounds, and certain treatments could prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
research Sex differences in the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis’ response to stress: an important role for gonadal hormones
Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.
research Skin diseases in consequence of endocrine alterations
Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Immunological and Metabolic Causes of Infertility in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.
research Persistent Gynecomastia due to Short-term Low-dose Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.
research Questions and Answers
The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments and that adequate calcium intake may prevent osteoporosis.
research Endocrine and Intracrine Sources of Androgens in Women: Inhibition of Breast Cancer and Other Roles of Androgens and Their Precursor Dehydroepiandrosterone
Androgens and DHEA can help prevent breast cancer and improve health in women.
research Gender Differences in the Regulation of Blood Pressure
Men generally have higher blood pressure than premenopausal women, but postmenopausal women's blood pressure can surpass men's, and hormone therapy doesn't significantly help.
research Tamoxifen-Induced Total Alopecia
Tamoxifen can cause total hair loss but its benefits outweigh this side effect.