research A Review of hormone-based therapies to treat adult acne vulgaris in women
Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.
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research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
research Is polycystic ovary syndrome a sexual conflict? A review
The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.
research Current evaluation of amenorrhea
Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.
research Adrenal Gland Disease in Ferrets
Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.
research The modern management of hirsutism
Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
research Exposure of Xenopus laevis tadpoles to finasteride, an inhibitor of 5-α reductase activity, impairs spermatogenesis and alters hypophyseal feedback mechanisms
Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.
research Novel Uses for the Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Nandrolone and Oxandrolone in the Management of Male Health
Nandrolone and oxandrolone could help treat male health issues like muscle loss and low testosterone.
research The Effect of Parathyroid Hormones on Hair Follicle Physiology: Implications for Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
research Androgen- and Estrogen-Secreting Adrenal Cancers
Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.
research Androgenic Alopecia
The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
research Molecular basis of androgen action on human sexual desire
Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.
research Nanomilled Oral Testosterone Plus Dutasteride Effectively Normalizes Serum Testosterone in Normal Men With Induced Hypogonadism
A combination of nanomilled oral testosterone and dutasteride normalized testosterone levels in men with low testosterone and is safe for short-term use.
research Distinct expression profile of stem cell markers, LGR5 and LGR6, in basaloid skin tumors
LGR5 and LGR6 are expressed differently in various skin tumors, which may offer clues about their origins.
research Hyperandrogénie féminine
The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.
research Evaluation of the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride on reproduction and gonadal development in medaka, Oryzias latipes
Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
research The role of androgens in hormone replacement therapy
Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
research Cushing's syndrome in the elderly: data from the European Registry on Cushing's syndrome
Older patients with Cushing's syndrome often have different symptoms and treatment outcomes compared to younger patients.
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 Endocrine disorders and hormonal therapy for adolescent acne
Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.
research Medical consequences of long-term anabolic-androgenic Steroids (AASs) abuses in athletes
Long-term steroid abuse in athletes causes serious health risks, outweighing any benefits.
research Case 18-2018: A 45-Year-Old Woman with Hypertension, Fatigue, and Altered Mental Status
A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.
research Debatable Topics in PCOS Patients
PCOS is complex, affects many, and requires informed management and lifestyle changes.
research Case 33-2015
The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Acne
Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.
research Assessment of the Ability of the ChatGPT-5 Model to Pass the Endocrinology Specialization Exam
ChatGPT-5 can pass the endocrinology exam but isn't fully reliable for clinical decisions yet.
research Anabolic-androgenic steroids. Mechanism of action and clinical effects
Anabolic-androgenic steroids are dangerous and educating people about their risks is essential.