research SUN-439 Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Disruption from Unregulated Glucocorticoid Use: A Case Series
Unregulated glucocorticoid use can disrupt hormone balance and cause serious health issues.
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research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: causes and treatments
A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
research TMT-Based Proteomic Explores the Influence of DHEA on the Osteogenic Differentiation of hBMSCs
DHEA boosts bone cell growth and differentiation in elderly stem cells.
research Strumal Carcinoid Tumor of the Ovary
A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.
research In Vitro Main Pathways of Steroid Action in Cultured Hair Follicle Cells: Vascular Approach
Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.
research [Alopecia androgenetica and its local treatment with estrogen- and corticosteroid externa].
Topical estrogens improved hair growth in about half of the patients.
research Persistent Poor Metabolic Profile in Postmenopausal Women With Ovarian Hyperandrogenism After Testosterone Level Normalization
Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.
research Síndrome dos Ovários Policísticos: Uma revisão de literatura
PCOS is a common disorder in women causing symptoms like irregular periods and infertility, and requires early diagnosis and treatment.
research Retrospective analysis of the risk of hyperkalaemia in women older than 65 years of age prescribed spironolactone for female-pattern hair loss
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: challenges and solutions
Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.
research A 36-Year-Old Woman With an Unexpected Cause of Hypokalemia
A 36-year-old woman with low potassium levels was found to have Cushing disease, and after treatment, her potassium levels normalized.
research Ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens during a woman's life span
Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
research Relative Prevalence of Different Androgen Excess Disorders in 950 Women Referred because of Clinical Hyperandrogenism
Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.
research Steroid Hormones of Reproduction and Sexual Development
Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.
research Cortisol Enhances the Expression of mac25/Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein-Related Protein-1 in Cultured Osteoblasts**This work was supported by NIDDK Grant DK-45227 and a scholarship (to R.C.P.) from Fundacao Coordenacao de Aperfeicoa mento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES), Universidade de Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo, Brazil).
Cortisol increases a specific protein in bone cells, which may help explain its negative effects on bone.
research Consecutive Cyproterone Acetate and Estradiol Treatment in Late-Pubertal Transgender Female Adolescents
Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
research A guide to understanding polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by high androgen levels and often seen in 20% of women via ultrasound.
research Cardiovascular risk factors in young Czech females with polycystic ovary syndrome
Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.
research Role of Oxidative Stress in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Oxidative stress contributes to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Treatment of androgenic disorders in women: acne, hirsutism, and alopecia
Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.
research 0415 Spironolactone treatment for dermatologic conditions and blood pressure changes in hypertensive patients on concomitant antihypertensive therapy
Spironolactone can safely lower blood pressure in patients on other blood pressure medications, but may slightly increase the risk of low blood pressure.
research Androgens and the Menopause
Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.
research Female pattern hair loss may be triggered by low oestrogen to androgen ratio.
Low estrogen compared to androgen may cause female hair loss.
research Depletion of cortical allopregnanolone potentiates stress-induced increase in cortical dopamine output
Lower allopregnanolone levels increase stress-related dopamine release in the brain.
research How should postmenopausal androgen excess be evaluated?
Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.
research Evidence of Increased 3‐Alpha‐Androstanediol Glucuronide in Female Pattern Alopecia: A Cross‐Sectional Observational Study Evaluating Ovarian, Adrenal, and Peripheral Androgens
Higher levels of 3α-diol G are linked to more severe female pattern hair loss.
research The effect of the antiandrogen IIα-hydroxyprogesterone on sebum production and cholesterol concentration of sebum
The antiandrogen 11α-hydroxyprogesterone effectively reduces skin oil and cholesterol when applied to the skin.
research A RARE ENCOUNTER
Surgical removal of an adrenal tumor resolved hormonal issues in a young woman.
research Ishige sinicola extract stimulates osteoblast proliferation and differentiation via the bone morphogenetic protein 2/runt-related gene 2 signalling pathway
Ishige sinicola extract helps bone-building cells grow and mature, which could aid in treating osteoporosis.
research A Preliminary Assessment of Steroid Reproductive Hormones in Archaeological Human Hair Utilizing a Modified Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Technique
Steroid hormones can be preserved in ancient hair, revealing insights into past health and fertility.