October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
September 2024 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may help protect the brain and gut in Parkinson's disease.
June 2022 in “COJ Biomedical Science & Research” PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications to improve fertility.
January 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hormonal therapy changes skin and hair in transgender patients, who need better researched dermatologic care.
January 2015 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Adipose tissue changes in obesity can trigger stress in fat cells.
March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride increases CD8+ T cells in BPH tissues.
August 2010 in “한국한의학연구원 논문집” Phellodendri Cortex Extract may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Low dose finasteride causes only small changes in PSA levels in older men with BPH.
April 2023 in “European urology open science” Urologists should screen for mental health issues before and during finasteride treatment.
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June 1999 in “The Prostate” Finasteride reduces PSA levels, terazosin doesn't affect them, and tracking prostate cancer in patients taking finasteride could be difficult.
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January 2003 in “PubMed” Finasteride reduces prostate size and symptoms with few side effects.
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June 1999 in “The Prostate” Finasteride reduces PSA levels, terazosin doesn't affect them, and tracking prostate cancer in patients taking finasteride could be difficult.
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March 2004 in “The American journal of pathology” Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.
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August 2006 in “Cancer Research” AP-1 controls tumor cell type by affecting key signaling pathways.
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August 2002 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Cathepsin L deficiency causes hair and skin issues in mice.
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March 1998 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
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August 2022 in “Veterinary medicine and science” The main prostate diseases in dogs are benign growth, infections, and cancer, with various treatments ranging from drugs to surgery, but cancer treatments have limited success.
March 2024 in “Veterinary sciences” Geriatric Julia Creek dunnarts often suffer from reproductive and skin diseases, impacting conservation efforts.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.
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September 2006 in “Developmental Cell” Too much Smad7 changes skin and hair development by breaking down a protein called β-catenin, leading to more oil glands and fewer hair follicles.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” The cat's hypothyroidism was successfully managed with levothyroxine, leading to a stable condition.
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May 2008 in “Genes & Development” Histone demethylases can change gene expression and may be linked to diseases like cancer.
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August 2015 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” 5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
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September 2007 in “Cancer” Prostate cancer prevention includes diet changes, supplements, and medications, with more answers expected soon.
66 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in the hairless gene may cause hair loss and affect bone development.
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August 2014 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.
60 citations
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February 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.
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April 2017 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.
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January 2011 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.
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November 1992 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Long-term finasteride use doesn't change bone density or metabolism.