research Idiopathic hirsutism: excessive bodily and facial hair in women
Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
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research Is Early-onset Androgenetic Alopecia Associated with Metabolic Syndrome? – A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Young males with severe early-onset hair loss may have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
research Diffuse female hair loss: are androgens necessary?
Female hair loss can occur without androgens.
research Intermolecular NH2-/Carboxyl-terminal Interactions in Androgen Receptor Dimerization Revealed by Mutations That Cause Androgen Insensitivity
Mutations at Val-889 and Arg-752 disrupt key interactions in the androgen receptor, affecting its function.
research Postmenopausal ovarian hyperandrogenism of surgically treated patients: a case report and scoping review with individual patient’s data analysis
Biochemical markers help diagnose ovarian tumors in postmenopausal women.
research Androgenetic alopecia
research A prospective cross sectional observational study on prevalence of clinical manifestations and hormonal abnormalities associated with polycystic ovarian disease
Many women with polycystic ovarian disease show symptoms like excessive hair growth, acne, hair loss, and have high levels of certain hormones.
research Pharmacogenetics of the Androgen Metabolic Pathway
research Early onset androgenic alopecia in males, a marker for metabolic syndrome? A case control study
Early hair loss in young men is linked to higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
research 7288 A Preclinical Mouse Model of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: Metabolic and Behavioral Outcomes
Gender-affirming hormone therapy affects metabolism differently based on treatment type.
research The comparison of metabolic syndrome parameters, trichoscopic and trichoscan characteristics in androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and early-onset androgenetic alopecia (early-onset AGA)
Androgenetic alopecia may be linked to metabolic syndrome.
research Recent positive selection of a human androgen receptor/ectodysplasin A2 receptor haplotype and its relationship to male pattern baldness
A specific genetic mutation may increase male pattern baldness risk, especially in Europeans.
research Female pattern hair loss, sebum excretion and the end-organ response to androgens
Hair loss in women not always linked to increased oil production; other factors may be involved.
research Patients with a large prostate show a higher prevalence of androgenetic alopecia
Large prostate patients more likely to have hair loss.
research PATHOGENETICALLY SIGNIFICANT RISK FACTORS FOR DEVELOPMENT ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA.
Inflammation in hair follicles is a key risk factor for developing common baldness.
research [Disorder of hair growth in hyperprolactinemia].
High prolactin levels can cause skin and hair symptoms similar to those caused by hormone imbalances.
research Exploring Hirsutism: Epidemiology, Associated Endocrinal Abnormalities, and Societal Challenges in GCC—A Narrative Review
Hirsutism in GCC countries is influenced by genetics, obesity, and lifestyle, with cultural stigma delaying treatment, highlighting the need for tailored health strategies.
research Androgen Induction of Follicular Epithelial Cell Growth Is Mediated via Insulin-like Growth Factor-I from Dermal Papilla Cells
Male hormones promote hair cell growth by using a growth factor from nearby skin cells.
research The Role of Oral Contraceptives in the Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Oral contraceptives help treat hyperandrogenic disorders, improving symptoms like excessive hair and acne.
research Androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is a common type of hair loss in men and women, caused by a testosterone byproduct affecting hair follicles, with sensitivity determined by genetics.
research Consequences of steroid-5α-reductase deficiency and inhibition in vertebrates
Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
research Testosterone enantate
A man developed hair loss from testosterone treatment but improved with additional medication.
research Management of female androgenetic alopecia
Proper medical treatments can control and even reverse female pattern hair loss, but it's important to check for related conditions like excessive male hormone production, especially in severe cases.
research Anti-Androgen Treatment of Hirsute Women: A Study on Stress Responses
The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and acne.
Women with PCOS often have acne because of high androgen levels, and the article reviewed how to treat this type of acne.
research Clinical Usefulness of Plasma Androstanediol Glucuronide Measurements in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism*
Measuring androstanediol glucuronide in blood is useful for assessing and tracking treatment in women with excessive hair growth.
research Assessing Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Skin Alterations in C57BL/6 Mice: Implications for Androgenetic Alopecia through High-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging
DHT causes thicker and less elastic skin, linked to hair loss.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome
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.
research Association between androgenetic alopecia and hyperlipidemia: a comparative study
People with androgenetic alopecia may have higher cholesterol and triglycerides, suggesting a higher risk of heart disease.
research Severe androgenetic alopecia as a maker of metabolic syndrome in male patients of androgenetic alopecia: a hospital based case control study
Men with severe hair loss are more likely to have metabolic syndrome, a condition linked to heart disease.