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.
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research How do we investigate haematuria and what role has finasteride?
Finasteride can treat prostatic haematuria, but its use is controversial.
research Urinary symptoms in patients with androgenetic alopecia
Lower nitric oxide and higher fibrinogen found in hirsute women; impaired sexual function in 22.6% of hair loss patients, linked to psoriasis severity.
research Genome-wide association study identifies a new locus JMJD1C at 10q21 that may influence serum androgen levels in men
A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.
research [Female androgenic alopecia].
research Virilizing Leydig cell tumor of the ovary: from presentation to treatment - a case report
Ovarian tumors should be considered when postmenopausal women show signs of virilization.
research 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency: is there a genotype-phenotype correlation? A review
No consistent link between genotype and phenotype in 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency.
research PLASMA UNBOUND AND UNCONJUGATED ANDROGENS IN ORIENTAL MEN
Oriental men may have lower androgen activity affecting hair growth despite similar testosterone levels to Caucasian men.
research Effects of Castration on BPH
Castration significantly reduces prostate size and BPH symptoms.
research Men’s Use of Cosmetic Surgery and the Role of Traditional Masculinity Ideologies
Men who strongly follow traditional masculinity are more likely to have cosmetic surgery to feel powerful and successful.
research Endocrinology Overview RSS
The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.
research A Review of Androgen‐Progestin Regimens for Male Contraception
Hormonal male contraception is effective and could be market-ready, but more research is needed to ensure safety for all ethnic groups.
research A benign cause of hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman
A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.
research Androgenic alopecia and hirsutism in a 73-year-old woman: careful re-evaluation of 'normal' imaging findings may lead to a rare diagnosis
A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.
research DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC UTILITY OF GONADOTROPHIN-RELEASING HORMONE AGONIST IN POSTMENOPAUSAL HYPERANDROGENISM OF OVARIAN ORIGIN
GnRH agonist effectively diagnoses and treats postmenopausal hyperandrogenism from ovarian sources.
research Androgens at the skin surface regulateS. aureuspathogenesis through the activation ofagrquorum sensing
Androgens like testosterone make Staphylococcus aureus skin infections more common in men.
research Effects of Gonadal Steroids on Melanocytes in Developing Hamsters
Androgens increase pigmentation in young hamsters, but estrogens can reverse this effect.
research Plasma levels of C19 steroid glucuronides in pre-menopausal women with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Women with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher levels of certain steroids, which can be reduced by treatment.
research The solar window hypothesis: androgenetic alopecia as an evolutionary adaptation to maintain bone mineral density in vitamin D receptor low-efficiency variants
research Metabolic dysfunction in female mice with disruption of 5α-reductase 1
Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.
research Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome associated with androgen insensitivity syndrome (testicular feminization)
A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.
research Precocious puberty in a 24 month old Nigerian girl: case report
A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.
research Recent Advances in Drug Design and Drug Discovery for Androgen- Dependent Diseases
New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.
research Risks and side effects in the medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Medications for BPH can have significant side effects, so understanding these risks is important for treatment decisions.
research Endocrinology of the Aging Prostate: Current Concepts
Hormones affect prostate health and disease, with certain hormone imbalances linked to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Androgen effects on the skin
Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
research Challenges in diagnosing ovarian sertoli-leydig cell tumors: A Peruvian case series
Diagnosing Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors is challenging due to their unusual symptoms and can occur at any age.
research Alterations of gut microbiota composition in post-finasteride patients: a pilot study
Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.
research 저용량 Finasteride(1mg/일, Propeciaⓡ)투여 후 악화된 일측성의 원발성 여성형 유방 1예
Finasteride may cause breast enlargement in some men.
research Transgender adolescents and acne: A cases series
Testosterone treatment in transgender teens can worsen acne, requiring careful treatment due to mental health and medication side effects.