research 7452 A Diagnostically Challenging Case of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Woman
The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
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research Sex differences in COVID-19: the role of androgens in disease severity and progression
Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.
research Cutaneous malignant melanoma incidences analyzed worldwide by skin type over advancing age of males and females: Evidence estrogen and androgenic hair are risk factors
Estrogen and androgenic hair increase melanoma risk, especially in European-ancestry individuals.
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 Finasteride-induced gynecomastia
Finasteride can cause rare breast growth side effect, with varying recovery after stopping.
research Mixed “Antiandrogenic” Chemicals at Low Individual Doses Produce Reproductive Tract Malformations in the Male Rat
Low doses of mixed chemicals cause permanent reproductive malformations in male rats.
research Androgen Excess in Women: Experience with Over 1000 Consecutive Patients
Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.
research A study of androgenic signs and disorders in Greek female patients with acne
Almost 40% of Greek women with acne show signs of androgen-related disorders, with adult women more likely affected.
research “Coming home to my body”: A qualitative exploration of gender-affirming care-seeking and mental health
Gender-affirming care greatly improves mental health for transgender and non-binary individuals.
research Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis Terminalis with Gingival Hyperplasia and a Coarse Face: a Case Report
A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.
research Androgenic alopecia may have evolved to protect men from prostate cancer by increasing skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation
Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.
research Prevention and treatment of experimental prostate cancer in lobund-wistar rats. I. Effects of estradiol, dihydrotestosterone, and castration
Estradiol and castration reduced prostate cancer development in rats when applied at early stages, but were ineffective after cancer was established.
research Reply to comment on: The Gabrin sign
Men with male pattern baldness may be more at risk for severe COVID-19, and anti-androgen treatments could offer protection.
research Surgical management of androgenetic alopecia
research The dermatologic manifestation of hyperandrogenism: A retrospective chart review
Most women with hyperandrogenism first show acne, and skin conditions like hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are good indicators of the condition.
research Effects of Gonadal Steroids on Melanocytes in Developing Hamsters
Androgens increase pigmentation in young hamsters, but estrogens can reverse this effect.
research 1408 INDUCTION OF SECRETED WNT FACTOR WISP1/CCN4 BY HUMAN PROSTATE STROMAL CELLS BY MICROENVIORNMENTAL HYPOXIA
Human prostate cells produce more WISP1/CCN4 when there's not enough oxygen.
research Androgen Effects in Mammals
Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
research Hirsutism
research Diagnosis of hyperandrogenism: clinical criteria
The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.
research Cardiac and Medullary Neuroinflammatory Pathways Trigger Androgenic Incitement of Cardiovascular Sequels of Endotoxemia in Rats
Testosterone increases heart and blood pressure issues in rats with endotoxemia, and stopping testosterone production can reduce these problems.
research A Virilizing Malignant Steroid Cell Tumor-Leydig Cell Subtype in a 24-Year-Old Palestinian Female with Challenging Histopathological and Biochemical Features: A Case Report
A 24-year-old woman had a rare ovarian tumor that caused male-pattern hair growth and was hard to diagnose and treat.
research Finasteride/testosterone
research [Androgenetic alopecia in women].
research LBSAT133 Dilemmas In The Diagnosis Of Osteoporosis In Transgender Population
Diagnosing osteoporosis in transgender people is challenging due to unclear guidelines and hormone treatment effects.
research Cultural Sensitivity and Challenges in Management of the Transgender Patient With ESRD in Transplantation
Healthcare providers need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.
research [The evaluation of clinical signs and hormonal changes in women who complained of excessive body hair growth].
Women with excessive body hair often have higher male hormones and related health issues.
research A Genetically Defined Male Counterpart of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Evidence for Ovarian-Independent Pathogenesis
Men with high genetic risk for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have increased chances of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hair loss, showing PCOS risk factors can affect both genders.
research Hypothalamic hamartoma with pubertas precox and gelastic seizure in a boy (Case Report)
A boy with early puberty and laughing seizures was treated, stopping seizures and slowing puberty.
research Restoration of Spermatogenesis and Male Fertility Using an Androgen Receptor Transgene
Scientists restored fertility in male mice lacking a key fertility gene by using a modified gene.