research A randomized placebo-controlled study on the effects of pioglitazone on cortisol metabolism in polycystic ovary syndrome
Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
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research Health-related quality of life and physical well-being among a 63-year-old cohort of women with androgenetic alopecia; a Finnish population-based study
Women with androgenetic alopecia experience worse physical well-being and quality of life, but similar mental health compared to those without it.
research Anti-androgens for the treatment of hirsutism
Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.
research Isolation, culture and in vitro behavior of cells isolated from papillae of human hair follicles
Human papilla cells from hair follicles show unique growth behaviors but don't induce hair growth in vitro.
research Alopecia androgénica masculina y factores de riesgo cardiovascular: estudio de casos y controles
Men with early-onset baldness have a higher chance of heart disease and clogged arteries.
research Hair follicle elongation in organ culture of skin from newborn and adult mice
Insulin or IGF-I is needed for hair growth in newborn mice, while minoxidil helps adult mouse hair grow, suggesting a way to study human hair loss.
research The metabolic syndrome- associated small G protein ARL15 plays a role in adipocyte differentiation and adiponectin secretion
ARL15 is important for fat cell development and the release of the hormone adiponectin.
research Hypersomatotropism in 3 Cats without Concurrent Diabetes Mellitus
Cats can have hypersomatotropism without diabetes, suggesting current diagnosis methods may miss cases.
research Diet and acne
Diet changes can help reduce acne by limiting certain hormones.
research History of discovery of polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was first described in 1721, officially diagnosed in the 1990s, and is now known to be partly genetic and linked to insulin resistance, with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and carbohydrate metabolism issues.
research Ecklonia cava promotes hair growth
Ecklonia cava, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow.
research Hair Growth–Promoting Effects of Adiponectin In Vitro
Adiponectin may stimulate hair growth and could be a potential treatment for promoting hair growth.
research Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Bulgarian Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and/or Obesity
Obese women with PCOS have more cardiovascular risk factors, and waist-to-stature ratio is a better health marker than waist-to-hip ratio.
research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
research Swellable Microneedles in Drug Delivery and Diagnostics
Swellable microneedles could improve drug delivery and diagnostics but need more research on materials and technology integration.
research Endocrinology of the Aging Prostate: Current Concepts
Hormones affect prostate health and disease, with certain hormone imbalances linked to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Human umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stem cells engineered to overexpress growth factors accelerate outcomes in hair growth
Modified stem cells from umbilical cord blood can make hair grow faster.
research Chromium supplementation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.
research Overexpression of IL-18 in the Proliferative Phase Endometrium of Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS, especially those overweight, have higher levels of IL-18 in their endometrium, which may affect fertility.
research Molecular Conversations and the Development of the Hair Follicle and Basal Cell Carcinoma
Overactive signaling in hair follicles can lead to skin cancer.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Reproductive and Metabolic Disorder Necessitating Early Recognition and Treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.
research Pharmacologic Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
research Gender Differences in Skin Aging and the Changing Profile of the Sex Hormones with Age
The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.
research Growth of wool follicles in culture
Wool follicles can grow in a lab with the right nutrients and conditions.
research Case Series: Gene Expression Analysis in Canine Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada/Uveodermatologic Syndrome and Vitiligo Reveals Conserved Immunopathogenesis Pathways Between Dog and Human Autoimmune Pigmentary Disorders
The immune processes causing VKH and vitiligo are similar in dogs and humans.
research Functionally enhanced placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells inhibit adipogenesis in orbital fibroblasts with Graves’ ophthalmopathy
Enhanced stem cells from the placenta can help treat Graves' eye disease by stopping fat cell growth.
research Androgens modulate keratinocyte differentiation indirectly through enhancing growth factor production from dermal fibroblasts
Male hormones indirectly affect skin cell development by increasing growth factor levels from skin fibroblasts.
research Clinical Case Seminar: Postmenopausal androgen excess-challenges in diagnostic work-up and management of ovarian thecosis
The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research 5α-reductase activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Fertility
PCOS affects fertility and is linked to obesity and menstrual irregularities; lifestyle changes are recommended for treatment.