138 citations
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November 1974 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” Males and females differ in lifespan, growth, organ size, metabolism, and brain structure, with females generally living longer and maturing earlier.
September 2023 in “Diagnostics” Low vitamin D levels may affect ovulation and progesterone in infertile women.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The document discusses how to diagnose and treat conditions like acne, excessive hair growth, and female pattern hair loss related to hormone imbalances.
59 citations
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August 2004 in “Human Reproduction Update” Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
7 citations
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September 2022 in “Communications biology” Omega-6 fats in certain cells boost male hormone production.
3 citations
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March 2025 in “Endocrine Connections” Higher DHT levels are linked to more acne in adolescents, especially boys.
April 2026 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” Adrenal tumors in hamsters are rare and hard to diagnose, highlighting the need for better diagnostic tools.
July 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Melatonin helps hair grow by activating the RORα receptor in goats.
A mix of Polygonatum sibiricum and Nelumbinis semen may ease menopause symptoms with fewer side effects.
131 citations
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
408 citations
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May 2004 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Dutasteride more effectively lowers DHT levels in men with enlarged prostates than finasteride.
89 citations
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August 2013 in “PloS one” Androgen receptors are active in many tissues of both male and female mice, not just reproductive organs.
September 2022 in “Dermato” Adult acne is often related to hormonal disorders, especially in women, and may need long-term treatment involving specialists.
400 citations
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January 2014 in “British Journal of Sports Medicine” The consensus provided guidelines for treating the Female Athlete Triad and a system to decide when athletes can return to sports.
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December 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Adult female acne is complex and requires a combination of treatments for effective management.
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Angelica sinensis and Tetrapanax papyrifer are common in Taiwanese TCM for lactation, with potential anticancer benefits.
September 2025 in “Cosmoderma” Pandemic stress worsens hair loss and skin issues, suggesting combined mental and skin care treatments.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce hormones and have a system similar to a brain-body communication network.
95 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HPT axis hormones boost mitochondrial function and growth in hair follicles, potentially aiding hair health.
9 citations
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June 2020 in “BMC Molecular and Cell Biology” Stress hormone CRF can cause hair loss by affecting hair growth cells and hormones.
155 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thyroid-related genes are active in skin cells and may affect autoimmune conditions.
28 citations
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May 2014 in “PubMed” Higher stress levels may be linked to hair loss in rhesus macaques.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Muskoxen's qiviut cortisol levels indicate their stress hormone activity over the hair growth period.
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October 2018 in “PLoS ONE” Stress can slow hair growth and affect skin color by impacting the body's stress response system.
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August 2021 in “Theriogenology” Neurosteroids play a key role in controlling the brain-adrenal gland activity in pregnant sheep, both in normal and stressful situations.
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Low DHEA-S levels might be linked to alopecia areata and could be a potential treatment target.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “BMC veterinary research” Long-term use of difluprednate eye drops in dogs can lead to hair loss and hormone imbalance.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Rehabilitation Medicine” Higher cortisol and cortisone levels in hair may predict mood disorders after a stroke.
1 citations
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October 2005 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Allopregnanolone and opioids together reduce stress hormone responses during pregnancy.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Unregulated glucocorticoid use can disrupt hormone balance and cause serious health issues.