research Dihydrotestosterone Stimulates 5a-Reductase Activity in Pubic Skin Fibroblasts*
Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
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research High prevalence of poly cystic ovary syndrome among young Saudi medical students: an observational cross-sectional study
PCOS is common among young Saudi medical students, with symptoms like hair loss, acne, and weight gain.
research Hirsutism in young women
Hirsutism in young women is often caused by PCOS and managed with lifestyle changes, treatments, and hormonal therapy, which takes 9-12 months to work.
research The Mossman–Pacey Paradox
Men using steroids or finasteride to look more attractive may harm their fertility and sexual function, creating a paradox where they seem fit but may be less able to reproduce.
research The Action of Hanson’s Thymus Extract on the Mouse
Hanson's thymus extract sped up growth and development in mice over generations.
research [Dermatologic aspects of male hypogonadism].
Male hypogonadism affects skin and hair, causing thin skin, less hair, and skin reactions to treatment.
research Androgen excess is the key element in polycystic ovary syndrome
Too much male hormone is the main cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Early onset androgenic alopecia as the male phenotypic equivalent of polycystic ovarian syndrome is associated in high oxidative stress
Men with early hair loss may have higher health risks similar to women with PCOS.
research Association between exogenous testosterone use and new diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa: A case series
Exogenous testosterone use may be linked to developing hidradenitis suppurativa.
research SAT384 Is This A Case of Androgen-Secreting Endometrial Cancer in A Postmenopausal Woman?
The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
research Androgens and Hirsutism in a Large Cohort of Portuguese Women
PCOS is the most common cause of hirsutism, and personalized treatment is important.
research A recently characterized, underdiagnosed cause of female androgenetic alopecia and polycystic ovarian syndrome: non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency
Non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency is an underdiagnosed cause of female hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Loose anagen hair syndrome: take a closer look!
The girl's hair condition improved on its own in 24 months.
research Phytoestrogens and early onset androginic alopecia: a study in ndola, zambia.
Eating a lot of soy might lower the chance of early hair loss in men likely to get it.
research Unravelling the Origins of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Analyzing Clinical Biomarker Profiles in Adolescent and Middle-Aged Women
PCOS may start with high insulin levels, and certain biomarkers can help understand its causes, especially in teens.
research ST Premature Graying Hair in Seven Years Old Children
Premature graying in young children can affect self-esteem, and addressing underlying health issues may reverse it.
research Body mass index across development and adolescent hair cortisol: the role of persistence, variability, and timing of exposure
research 0192 Estrogenic effects of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors in male androgenetic alopecia patients
research Juvenile versus maturity-onset alopecia areata- a comparative retrospective clinical study
Juvenile alopecia areata is more severe and has a worse prognosis than maturity-onset alopecia areata.
research Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and its Components in Early Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Control Study from a North Indian Tertiary Care Hospital
People with early onset androgenetic alopecia may have a higher chance of metabolic syndrome, especially dyslipidemia.
research Women with clinically significant hirsutism always have detectable endocrinological abnormalities
All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Chirurgie des schwannomes vestibulaires solitaires
Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes modest feminization in transgender female adolescents, and works better with added estrogens.
research Prevalence of early-onset androgenetic alopecia and its relation with lifestyle and dietary habits
Unhealthy lifestyle and diet may increase the risk of early hair loss in young men.
research Androgenetic alopecia: An autosomal dominant disorder
Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.
research Irregular Menstruation, Acne, Hirsutism, and the Possibility with PCOS
Women with irregular periods should be checked for PCOS and treated early to prevent complications, with birth control pills helping to manage symptoms.
research Congenital generalized hypertrichosis: the skin as a clue to complex malformation syndromes
Excessive body hair can signal complex health issues.
research The investigation of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome in male patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia
Early balding men may have insulin resistance, but lifestyle changes can help.
research Androgenic alopecia in post-menopausal female: a clinical presentation
A postmenopausal woman with hair loss and hirsutism improved after surgery to remove an ovarian tumor.
research Influence of age and of testosterone on the response of male rats to parachlorophenylalanine
PCPA induces hypersexual behavior in male rats regardless of age or castration status.
research Fibrothecoma of Ovary with Virilizing Features
A rare ovarian tumor can cause unusual male-like symptoms, but surgery usually leads to a good outcome.