1 citations
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” Microneedles offer a painless, effective way to deliver drugs through the skin.
15 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Andrology” Liquorice may reduce testosterone and affect male reproductive organs, potentially helping treat conditions like prostate cancer.
November 2024 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Funnel seed extract may help balance hormones in PCOS.
25 citations
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August 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
150 citations
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April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.
76 citations
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May 2007 in “Menopause International” After menopause, women lose a lot of skin collagen, but estrogen replacement might improve skin health.
67 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Red ginseng may improve immunity, fatigue, memory, blood circulation, and menopausal symptoms, and is generally safe to consume.
33 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.
29 citations
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.
26 citations
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May 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” NcoA4 may have roles beyond helping control gene activity, possibly affecting cell behavior and stability.
16 citations
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January 2006 in “The Aging Male” Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
16 citations
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January 2003 in “Nuclear Receptor Signaling” Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.
14 citations
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November 2008 in “Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology” Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.
8 citations
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August 2021 in “Aging” Berberine may reduce prostate enlargement by blocking inflammation.
3 citations
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January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
May 2025 in “Anatolian journal of obstetrics and gynecology research.” Androgens affect many aspects of female health, and more research is needed to understand their roles and treatment potential.
42 citations
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March 2008 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.
5 citations
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November 1999 in “Medical Hypotheses” Minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, might work by counteracting a hormone that reduces hair growth and promotes hair loss.
41 citations
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November 2003 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
883 citations
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August 2016 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.
228 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology” Men have more severe COVID-19 outcomes than women.
77 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
53 citations
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October 1984 in “Endocrine reviews” Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
50 citations
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September 2014 in “Stem cell reports” BLIMP1 is essential for skin maintenance but not for defining sebaceous gland progenitors.
48 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.
47 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” High testosterone to epitestosterone ratio in hair could predict male-pattern baldness.
46 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
22 citations
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September 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.
18 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.
9 citations
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July 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Disrupted sleep patterns can harm skin and hair cell renewal, but melatonin might help.