research NEW TREATMENTS OF HYPERANDROGENISM AND HIRSUTISM
Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.
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900-930 / 1000+ results research Dihydrotestosterone, and Not Testosterone, Enhances the LPS-Induced Inflammatory Cytokine Gene Expression in Human Adipocytes
Dihydrotestosterone boosts inflammation in fat cells more than testosterone.
research Effects of androgen overproduction on skin target organs in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia
research Controversies Regarding Transdermal Androgen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.
research Androgen deprivation therapy and hormonal status in men with COVID-19
Hormonal status from androgen deprivation therapy may affect COVID-19 severity in men.
research Androgen deprivation therapy may constitute a more effective COVID-19 prophylactic than therapeutic strategy
Androgen deprivation therapy might be better for preventing COVID-19 than treating it.
research Long-Term Suppression of Testosterone After Treatment with a Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist in a Woman with a Presumed Testosterone Secreting Ovarian Tumor
The treatment successfully lowered testosterone levels and reduced symptoms.
research Steroid sulfatase inhibitors
Steroid sulfatase inhibitors could potentially treat hormone-related disorders like certain cancers, hair loss, acne, and improve cognitive dysfunction.
research Hormonal Effects on Hair Follicles
Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
research Other Antiandrogens
Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.
research Semen Parameters Among Transgender Women With a History of Hormonal Treatment
Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.
research 8162 A Unique Presentation of Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Causing Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.
research 5116 Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism due to Rare Ovarian Tumor
Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.
research 11-oxyandrogen Concentrations in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Adolescents with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to hair growth but don't help diagnose PCOS better than testosterone levels.
research 17 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 3 deficiency in the Mediterranean population.
A genetic defect causes males in some Mediterranean populations to be born with ambiguous genitalia and develop male traits at puberty.
research The Mechanisms of Anabolic Steroids, Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators and Myostatin Inhibitors
Anabolic steroids boost muscle growth, SARMs increase muscle mass and bone density without side effects, and myostatin inhibitors block a protein that stops muscle growth, but each has potential risks.
research [Dermatologic aspects of male hypogonadism].
Male hypogonadism affects skin and hair, causing thin skin, less hair, and skin reactions to treatment.
research Integrated Multi-Omics Analysis Reveals Dysregulated Lipid Metabolism as a Novel Mechanism in Androgenetic Alopecia
Dysregulated lipid metabolism may play a role in male pattern baldness.
research Plasma androsterone/epiandrosterone sulfates as markers of 5α-reductase activity: Effect of finasteride in normal men
Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.
research Sex‐dependent responsiveness of hippocampal neurons to sex neurosteroids: A role of Arc/Arg3.1
Sex hormones affect brain cells differently in males and females.
research Serum Levels of Androgen-Associated Hormones Are Correlated with Curative Effect in Androgenic Alopecia in Young Men
Lowering certain hormone levels improves treatment for hair loss in young men.
research Exploring phytoandrogens: A review of their potential in health and medicine
Phytoandrogens from plants may help treat low testosterone naturally.
research Testosterone Metabolism in the Skin
Increased DHT formation in skin can cause hair loss, acne, and excessive hair growth, and antiandrogens might treat these conditions.
research Research progress on drug-induced gynecomastia
Stopping the drug usually helps, but tamoxifen or surgery may be needed if symptoms persist.
research [Long-term treatment of virilized women with cyproterone acetate (author's transl)].
Cyproterone acetate effectively treats virilized women, especially under 35, despite some side effects.
research Physiology of the Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis in the Male
The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.
research Hirsutism – From Diagnosis to Use of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.
research Decision letter: Effects of lifelong testosterone exposure on health and disease using Mendelian randomization
Increased free testosterone can lead to stronger bones and less body fat but also higher risks of prostate cancer, hair loss, spine issues, and high blood pressure.
research Current understanding and treatment of sex hormone-related hair diseases
Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.
research Regulation of the metabolic phenotype of human hepatocytes by glucocorticoids and androgens
Glucocorticoids reduce fat production in liver cells, while androgens increase it in females; manipulating certain enzymes can influence these effects.