research Finasteride Treatment of Hair Loss in Women
Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.
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research Androgens and alopecia
Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
research Effect of testosterone and its antagonists on knee range of motion through RXFP1 and RXFP2 regulation in rat model (911.12)
Testosterone reduces knee movement, while flutamide and finasteride increase it.
research Skin Academy: Hair, skin, hormones and menopause – current status/knowledge on the management of hair disorders in menopausal women
Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.
research Androgen receptor–mediated inhibition of cutaneous wound healing
Blocking testosterone speeds up wound healing in males.
research The Influence of Cyproteron-Acetate Orally on the Hair Root Status in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
research Acne in hirsute women
Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.
research An evaluation of the available pharmacotherapy for the treatment of hirsutism
Birth control pills and antiandrogens are the most effective medicines for excessive body hair in women, but combining them with other treatments and psychological support is best.
research Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis
Hirsutism in women is mostly due to PCOS and can be managed with oral contraceptives and hair removal methods.
research Clinical review 73: Medical treatment of androgen-dependent hirsutism.
Medication and hair removal methods can improve hirsutism, but no drugs were specifically approved for it in North America as of 1995.
research Topical antiandrogens. What use in dermatology?
Skin creams that block male hormones may help with hair growth, hair loss, and acne.
research Kutane Androgenisierung - Effluvium, Hirsutismus, Akne
Androgens can cause acne, excess hair, and hair loss, treatable with dermatologist-guided therapies.
research Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss
Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research 46, XY Disorder of Sexual Development with Ambiguous Female External Genitalia: A Case Report
A 13-year-old with 46 XY DSD had ambiguous genitalia due to incomplete masculinization.
research Androgens in women
Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
research Re: The Efficacy of Dihydrotestosterone Transdermal Gel Before Primary Hypospadias Surgery: A Prospective, Controlled, Randomized Study
Dihydrotestosterone gel before hypospadias surgery led to less scarring but raised concerns about potential psychological effects and skin changes.
research Helpful diagnostic markers of steroidogenesis for defining hyperandrogenemia in hirsute women
The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
research Delayed Puberty
A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.
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 [Endocrinologic diagnosis in hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia in women].
Hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia in women are often due to increased androgen effects, and antiandrogen treatment is recommended to prevent further issues.
research Hormonal and clinic evaluation of patients with moderate body hair growth
Women with moderate body hair have higher levels of certain hormones and may benefit from treatment that increases sex hormone-binding protein.
research FC055 Comparison of finasteride versus spironolactone in the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
Spironolactone is more effective than finasteride in treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Hyperandrogenism and woman's sexual function
Hyperandrogenism did not affect sexual function in young women.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of A comparison of the hormonal profile of early androgenetic alopecia in men with the phenotypic equivalent of polycystic ovarian syndrome in women.
research Measurement and comparison of various androgen levels in women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia
Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.
research Gender-specific alteration of steroid metabolism and its impact on viral replication in a mouse model of hepatitis B virus infection
Hepatitis B virus alters steroid hormones in male mice, reducing dihydrotestosterone to inhibit viral replication.
research The Need and Management of hormone Imbalances in Women
Balanced hormones are crucial for women's health, and can be managed with lifestyle changes or hormone therapy if needed.
research Spironolactone in the treatment of hirsutism.
Spironolactone was effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Testosterone Down-regulates Expression of αVβ3-integrin, E-cadherin and Mucin-1 during Uterine Receptivity Period in Rats
Testosterone reduces key molecules needed for early pregnancy in rats.
research Melasma in a transgender woman
Transgender women on estrogen therapy can develop melasma and need proper skin care.