research Estro-progestogen combinations: Effect on sex Steroid Binding Protein (SBP) synthesis
Certain hormone treatments can increase SBP levels and help with mild body hair growth.
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research Expression of concern: potential risk for developing severe COVID-19 disease among anabolic steroid users
Anabolic steroid users may face higher risk of severe COVID-19.
research Androgen Conjugates: Physiology and Clinical Significance
Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
research Experimental Evaluation of 3-meta-Pyridine-1,2,4-Oxadiazole Derivative of Deoxycholic Acid as a Prototype of 5-α-Reductase Inhibitors in In Silico and In Vivo Models
The new compound may be a safer alternative to finasteride for prostate protection.
research Formestane Preferred as Second-Line Therapy in Advanced Breast Cancer
Formestane is a preferred second-line treatment for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women because it's effective and has fewer side effects.
research The Safety of Testosterone Therapy in Women
Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.
research Advances in Knowledge of Androgens: How Intentional and Accidental Neurosteroid Changes Inform Us of Their Action and Role
Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
research Intracrine androgen biosynthesis, metabolism and action revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research Emerging drugs for hypogonadism
New treatments for male hypogonadism are easier to use and target specific tissues to reduce side effects.
research Neuroactive Steroid Levels are Modified in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma of Post‐Finasteride Patients Showing Persistent Sexual Side Effects and Anxious/Depressive Symptomatology
Finasteride use changes brain chemicals, causing lasting sexual issues and anxiety/depression.
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 BH02 Reversibility of 5-alpha reductase inhibitor effects on semen parameters: a review of human evidence
Finasteride mildly affects semen but is reversible; dutasteride has stronger effects with incomplete recovery.
research P0401 Finasteride 1 mg: Silent impacts on male fertility despite preserved hormonal balance
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but has notable side effects.
research Mesotherapy as a Promising Alternative to Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Mesotherapy is a promising alternative to minoxidil for hair loss with mild side effects.
research Impact of estrogens in males and androgens in females
Both estrogens and androgens are important for health in both males and females.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-α-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
research FINASTERIDA E CALVÍCIE ANDROGENÉTICA: em busca de uma terapêutica embasada na atenção integral à saúde do homem
Finasteride is commonly used for male pattern hair loss but has potential risks, including irreversible sexual dysfunction.
research Everything you want to know about androgens
Androgens affect behavior, hair, bones, muscles, and the heart, and can be used to treat certain conditions.
research Androgenic Hormone Profile of Adult Women with Acne
Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.
research Non-Steroidal Modulation of the 5-Alpha Reductase Axis: A Dual Therapeutic Strategy for Prostatic Chemoprevention and Androgenetic Alopecia
LX-38 is a safer drug option for treating prostate issues and hair loss without hormonal side effects.
research Pharmacological basis for clinical use of antiandrogens
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.
research Sex hormones and acne
Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.
research INTERACTION OF α-MELANOCYTE-STIMULATING HORMONE, MELATONIN, CYCLIC AMP AND CYCLIC GMP IN THE CONTROL OF MELANOGENESIS IN HAIR FOLLICLE MELANOCYTES IN VITRO
α-MSH and cyclic AMP boost melanin production, while cyclic GMP and melatonin reduce it.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Hypersexuality During the Manic Phase of Bipolar and Psychotic Patients; New Insight to a Well-Known Medicines
research Hirsutism, Male Pattern Baldness, and Acne in a 60-Year-Old Woman
Ovarian hyperthecosis caused high testosterone and virilization symptoms in a 60-year-old woman, which improved after surgery.
research The Role of Sex Hormones in Skin Health
Sex hormones are crucial for healthy skin and managing skin conditions.
research Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of minoxidil (5%) with procapil, redensyl, caffeine & transcutol vs plain minoxidil (5%) in androgenetic alopecia
MpowerTM may improve hair growth and satisfaction more than plain minoxidil, with mild side effects.
research Safety of testosterone treatment in postmenopausal women
Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.
research Effects of antiandrogen therapy of cyproteron acetate on androgen effects on the skin including androgenetic alopecia in menopausal women – case report: 10 years follow up –
Cyproterone acetate therapy improved hair loss and reduced testosterone levels in a menopausal woman.