December 2024 in “Turkish Society of Clinical Biochemistry” Higher BPA levels may be linked to idiopathic hyperandrogenemia in women.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “JCEM Case Reports” Inhaled substances in e-cigarettes can cause hormone imbalances similar to congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
24 citations
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” The substance MK386 effectively blocked testosterone conversion and reduced cell growth in certain skin cells, but inhibiting 5α-reductase alone may not greatly improve acne.
October 2012 in “Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials”
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May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.
3 citations
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December 2000 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Antiandrogen therapy may be beneficial for women with hidradenitis suppurativa.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hormone Replacement Therapy improves skin health in postmenopausal women by boosting collagen and hydration.
May 2020 in “International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology” The combined therapy improved symptoms in PCOS patients.
1 citations
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January 2002 in “Yaoxue jinzhan” Finasteride reduces sperm count and affects male reproductive function, while Epristeride does not.
16 citations
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March 2000 in “Clinical Biochemistry” Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Adolescents with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to hair growth but don't help diagnose PCOS better than testosterone levels.
May 2021 in “Boletín latinoamericano y del Caribe de plantas medicinales y aromáticas” Microsechium helleri extract has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and heart-protective benefits.
5 citations
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June 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Testosterone is important for male sexual traits, reproduction, muscle and bone health, blood production, and metabolism, and works both directly and after being changed into other hormones.
56 citations
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February 2006 in “American journal of physiology. Cell physiology” Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Iron deficiency causes hair loss by affecting hair differentiation and cycling.
9 citations
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April 2021 in “Climacteric” Testosterone therapy is effective and safe for women with low sexual desire, but it's hard to access.
November 1993 in “PubMed” Hirsutism, excessive male-pattern hair in women, can be caused by high androgens or skin sensitivity, diagnosed by testosterone levels, and treated with hair removal and hormone therapy.
April 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” Knockout mice showed anemia and hair loss, suggesting other ways exist for iron absorption.
14 citations
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April 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Antiandrogens can treat acne, hirsutism, and seborrhea by reducing sebum production and androgen action.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis is a rare but treatable cause of increased facial hair in postmenopausal women.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin hormone levels change significantly after menopause.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine” Higher estrone-to-estradiol ratios are linked to worse glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
8 citations
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July 2017 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” DHT affects testicular development and regulates spermatogenesis in some fish.
July 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hirsutism treatment should focus more on patient needs and quality of life.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
Hirsutism, often caused by PCOS, is treated with medication and weight loss is important for obese women with PCOS.
117 citations
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May 2017 in “Human Reproduction Update” The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
23 citations
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October 2015 in “Andrology” New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.
1 citations
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February 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” January 2002 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” The enzyme system in hair follicles is similar to the liver's and is inhibited by certain substances.