research The evaluation and management of hirsutism*1
Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.
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research The pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome: trying to understand PCOS and its endocrinology
The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.
research Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder causing hormone imbalances, affecting fertility and requiring personalized treatment.
research Exercise activates the PI3K-AKT signal pathway by decreasing the expression of 5α-reductase type 1 in PCOS rats
Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and hormone regulation in PCOS rats.
research Testosterone therapy in men: Clinical and pharmacological perspectives
Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.
research Epigenetic Effects of Gender-Affirming Hormone Treatment: A Pilot Study of the ESR2 Promoter’s Methylation in AFAB People
Testosterone treatment may change estrogen receptor methylation in AFAB individuals.
research Activation of cAMP Signaling in Response to α-Phellandrene Promotes Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Levels and Proliferation in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
α-Phellandrene may help prevent hair loss by increasing growth factors and cell growth in hair cells through a specific signaling pathway.
research Endocrine and metabolic comorbidities in juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus
JSLE patients often have more hormone and metabolism issues, so regular check-ups and preventing obesity can help.
research Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Correlation between hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance and obesity
High levels of male hormones, insulin resistance, and obesity are closely linked and worsen polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed to improve treatments.
research Topical minoxidil in early male pattern baldness
Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.
research Root hair growth: it's a one way street
Root hair growth in plants is a complex process controlled by many factors working together.
research Noncoding dsRNA induces retinoic acid synthesis to stimulate hair follicle regeneration via TLR3
Noncoding dsRNA boosts hair growth by activating TLR3 and increasing retinoic acid.
research Basics of androgen synthesis and action
Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
research Leydig Cell Hyperplasia and Adenomas in Mice Treated with Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor: A Possible Mechanism
High doses of finasteride cause cell growth and tumors in mice.
research Immune cell regulation of the hair cycle
Immune cells affect hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Ovarian sex steroid receptors and sex hormones in androgenized rats
High doses of nandrolone decanoate disrupt ovarian hormones and receptors in rats, with recovery only at lower doses and longer recovery times.
research Exclusive androgenic effect of dehydroepiandrosterone in sebaceous glands of rat skin
DHEA acts like a male hormone on rat skin glands and doesn't turn into female hormones there.
research Spatial and temporal control of laminin-511 and -332 expressions during catagen
Laminin-511 may help promote hair growth, while laminin-332 does not affect hair loss.
research Pharmacological Options for Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
research Identification of key pathways and genes that regulate cashmere development in cashmere goats mediated by exogenous melatonin
Melatonin affects cashmere growth in goats by influencing stem cell and certain signaling pathways.
research Hirsutism: from Brazil to a place near you
No treatment fully stops excessive hair growth in women, but various methods can help manage it effectively.
research Phytochemicals for Hair Health Targeting Growth Signaling Molecules in Hair Follicular Stem Cells: A New Strategy for Hair Growth
Natural extracts may promote hair growth with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
research Identification of Hair Growth Promoting Components in the Kernels of Prunus mira Koehne and Their Mechanism of Action
Prunus mira kernels contain components that can promote hair growth in mice.
research Fusarium sp. Strain K-23 Alleviates Salt Stress in Arabidopsis thaliana Through its Root Hair Growth-Promoting Effect
Fusarium sp. strain K-23 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better in salty soil by promoting root hair growth.
research "An Optimal Combination of Inositol and Phytic Acid Effectively Promotes Hair Growth"
Inositol and phytic acid together increase hair growth and density.
research Testosterone: The Male Sex Hormone
More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
research Deciphering the function of canonical Wnt signals in development and disease: conditional loss- and gain-of-function mutations of β-catenin in mice
Wnt signaling is vital for cell growth, development, and cancer research.
research Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
research Receptor activator of NF-κB (RANK) stimulates the proliferation of epithelial cells of the epidermo-pilosebaceous unit
RANK-RANKL signaling is essential for hair growth and skin health.
research Potential adverse effects of long-term testosterone therapy
Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.