research Metabolic Syndrome, Hepatic Steatosis and Testosterone: A Matter of Sex
Sex hormones affect liver fat and metabolic health differently in men and women.
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research Cardiac and Renal SARS-CoV-2 Viral Entry Protein Regulation by Androgens and Diet: Implications for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and COVID-19
Androgens and a high-fat diet may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in women with PCOS by upregulating certain proteins in the heart and kidneys.
research An Indian Evidence-Based Study of Prevalence, Phenotypic Features, Lifestyle Modifications of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients
The study found that PCOS affects about 6.5-6.8% of women in both urban and rural areas of Telangana, India, and highlighted the importance of lifestyle changes for management.
research An adolescent girl presenting with primary amenorrhea: A case report of complete androgen insensitivity syndrome
A 15-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with a genetic condition that makes her body unable to respond to male hormones, leading to female characteristics despite having male genetic makeup.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) trilogy: a translational and clinical review
The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.
research Three-Dimensional Analysis of Sex- and Gonadal Status- Dependent Microglial Activation in a Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Sex and sex hormones can affect brain inflammation in Parkinson's disease, with male mice being more affected and female mice showing a protective effect.
research Recomendaciones sobre el manejo clínico de la alopecia androgénica: un documento de consenso del Grupo Español de Tricología de la Academia Española de Dermatología y Venereología
Dermatologists recommend oral dutasteride for male hair loss, low-dose oral minoxidil for female hair loss, and a multidisciplinary approach for young patients, with caution during pregnancy.
research Androgens’ Effects across the Lifespan in Men and Animal Models
Androgens, male hormones, affect physical and mental functions, with a decrease leading to health issues like muscle loss, bone disease, and depression, and more research is needed on long-term effects and treatments.
research Metformin treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome improves health-related quality-of-life, emotional distress and sexuality
Metformin improves quality of life, emotional health, and sex life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Circulating testosterone and feather-gene expression of receptors and metabolic enzymes in relation to melanin-based colouration in the barn owl
Barn owls with smaller black spots have higher testosterone levels, which might be due to genetic effects on hormone regulation rather than hormone effects on coloration.
research Editors’ Picks
Hair shaft miniaturization leads to hair follicle stem cell loss, suggesting Piezo1 as a potential treatment target.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome: Diagnosis and management
PCOS is managed by lifestyle changes and personalized medication to improve symptoms and fertility.
research Dermatological Changes during Menopause and HRT: What to Expect?
Menopause worsens skin, hair, and nails, affecting self-esteem and quality of life.
research Fundamental Concepts and Novel Aspects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Expert Consensus Resolutions
PCOS affects health and quality of life, with effective treatments available and a need for more research on alternative therapies.
research Understanding key symptoms, side effects, and impacts of HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer: qualitative study findings
Patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer commonly experience fatigue, hair loss, and pain, which significantly affect daily activities.
research Safety and efficacy of hair growth promoting product in adult human subject having hair fall complaints (alopecia)
The hair growth product was effective and safe, increasing hair growth, thickness, and density while reducing hair fall.
research Complex X chromosome rearrangement associated with multiorgan autoimmunity
A complex X chromosome rearrangement can increase the risk of multiple autoimmune diseases.
research Effects of Low-Dose Spironolactone Combined with Metformin or Either Drug Alone on Insulin Resistance in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Pilot Study
Combining spironolactone with metformin reduces insulin resistance in PCOS better than either drug alone.
research Understanding sex and gender disparities in COVID-19 mortality: a narrative review beyond biology
Gender and social factors, not just biology, affect COVID-19 death rates.
research Free Testosterone Levels in Patients with Covid-19 and its Association with Disease Severity
People with lower levels of free testosterone tend to have worse COVID-19 outcomes.
research Rare and Underappreciated Causes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.
research Activation of extrasynaptic δ-GABAA receptors globally or within the posterior-VTA has estrous-dependent effects on consumption of alcohol and estrous-independent effects on locomotion
δ-GABAA receptors affect alcohol consumption based on the estrous cycle and influence movement regardless of the cycle.
research Long‐Term Efficacy and Safety of Low‐Level Laser Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A 12‐Month Prospective Trial
Low-level laser therapy is a safe and effective long-term treatment for hair loss, improving hair density and thickness.
research Erectile dysfunction: Is platelet-rich plasma the new frontier for treatment in patients with erectile dysfunction? A review of the existing evidence
Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for treating erectile dysfunction, but more research is needed.
research The Search for the Causes of Common Hyperandrogenism, 1965 to Circa 2015
Significant progress was made in understanding androgen excess disorders, but much is still unknown.
research Quercetin and polycystic ovary syndrome
Quercetin may help improve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Prefrontal 5α-reductase 2 mediates male-specific acute stress response
5α-reductase 2 is crucial for stress response in male rats.
research Association between androgenetic alopecia and psychological well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis
People with androgenetic alopecia often experience more anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem.
research Wokeness in Our Practice
Dermatologists should address discrimination and consider ethnic and gender differences in treatments.
research Peripubertal Testosterone, 17β-Estradiol and Progesterone Concentrations in Hair and Nails in Dobermann Dogs
Hair and nails can show hormone changes during puberty in dogs.