Haircare products may expose users to harmful chemicals despite regulations.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding genes and hormones is crucial for managing male puberty and sex development disorders.
April 2012 in “Journal of IMAB” Men with male pattern baldness don't necessarily have high levels of Dehydroepyandrosterone-sulfate, and there's no link between its levels and the severity of hair loss.
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July 2021 in “Essays in Biochemistry” Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.
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August 2023 in “Life” Extracellular vesicles could help tailor drug treatments, but more research is needed.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” PCOS is influenced by various factors and may be managed by restoring gut health and using new therapies.
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April 2018 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.
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October 2018 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Hair cortisol is a reliable way to measure long-term stress in animals.
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February 2015 in “Frontiers in Neuroscience” Testosterone affects brain behavior in complex and varied ways.
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January 2020 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Test thyroid function in all obese patients and prioritize weight loss for hormonal balance.
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January 2004 in “Hormones” Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
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July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
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May 2019 in “Drugs” Long-term use of azole antifungals can cause hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and severe skin reactions.
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July 2004 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” Higher 3α,5α-THP levels in the brain may reduce depression in pregnant rats.
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September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” The skin produces and processes hormones, affecting both local and overall body functions.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid from licorice root is good for skin and hair treatments but has absorption challenges.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Plant-derived amino acids can help develop new antimicrobial drugs.
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.
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August 2022 in “Diagnostics” Hirsutism can occur in women with PCOS even if their androgen levels are normal, making diagnosis challenging.
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April 2018 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Sex steroids produced in the hippocampus are crucial for brain functions like memory and learning in rodents.
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August 2009 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” Cats with adrenal tumors may have both hyperaldosteronism and hyperprogesteronism.
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May 2015 in “Endocrinology” Manipulating 5α-reductase type 2 can affect liver fat production and glucocorticoid effects.
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June 2003 in “European journal of cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation” Hair loss in middle-aged women is often linked to insulin resistance and a family history of hair loss, particularly from their fathers.
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February 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” 5α-reductase inhibitors may reduce male fertility and could be used for male contraception.
47 citations
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April 2021 in “BMC Medical Genomics” Certain gene variants can influence acne risk and severity.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Curcumin shows promise in reducing pain and inflammation, but more research is needed.
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” New treatments are needed for PCOS that target its genetic, hormonal, and metabolic causes.
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
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June 2023 in “Antioxidants” Pomegranate has health benefits and new methods are improving its use in supplements.
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In STSD patients, the body compensates for low androgen levels by increasing another enzyme's activity.