research Sertoli-Leydig cell ovarian tumour: a rare cause of virilisation and androgenic alopecia
A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone, hair loss, and missed periods, but surgery fixed these issues and led to pregnancy.
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research Basics of androgen synthesis and action
Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
research The role of androgens in hormone replacement therapy
Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
research Is the metabolism of testosterone to 5α-dihydrotestosterone required for androgen action in the skin?
Testosterone conversion to 5α-DHT may not be essential for its effects on the skin.
research OR09-5 Importance of Islet Intracrinology for Glucose-Stimulated Insulin Secretion (GSIS) in the Male
Androgens and estrogens are crucial for insulin secretion in males.
research The Neurobiology of Sexual Function
Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
research Human Osteoblast-Like Cells Express Predominantly Steroid 5α-Reductase Type 1
Human bone cells mainly produce a type 1 enzyme that may help regulate bone health.
research Elevated Free Testosterone Levels in Women With Acne
Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.
research Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3): A Patient’s Perspective
Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3) can effectively manage prostate cancer but requires careful monitoring for heart risks.
research Changes in the serum metabolomics of polycystic ovary syndrome before and after compound oral contraceptive treatment
COC treatment improves hormone and metabolic levels in PCOS patients.
research Androgen insufficiency in women: diagnostic and therapeutic implications
Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
research Hormonal Therapies for Acne: A Comprehensive Update for Dermatologists
Hormonal therapies effectively treat acne and improve quality of life.
research Determinants of Plasma Androgen and Estrogen Levels in Men
Understanding testosterone and estradiol levels is crucial for identifying normal and abnormal hormone levels in men, especially as they age.
research 564 Vertex and Occipital Intermediate and Terminal Hair Follicles from Androgenetic Alopecia Patients are Differentially Affected by Testosterone Ex Vivo
Occipital hair follicles in male pattern baldness respond uniquely to testosterone, not androgen-insensitive.
research A Rare Case of Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), of the Ovary in a Young Woman
A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.
research The Effect of Testosterone and Fleece-Flower Root on Mouse Hair.
Testosterone and fleece-flower root affect mouse hair growth.
research 7288 A Preclinical Mouse Model of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: Metabolic and Behavioral Outcomes
Gender-affirming hormone therapy affects metabolism differently based on treatment type.
research 198 Dutasteride for men with androgenic alopecia unresponsive to finasteride
research Simultaneous pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analysis of 5α-reductase inhibitors and androgens by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry
The method effectively measures drug impact on DHT levels in prostate treatments.
research A Natural Inhibitor, 1′S-1′-Acetoxychavicol Acetate, Against Testosterone-Induced Alopecia via NADPH Oxidase Regulation
1′S-1′-Acetoxychavicol acetate may help treat hair loss by reducing oxidative stress.
research 8 Hair follicles and associated glands as androgen targets
Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
research Metabolic Syndrome, Hepatic Steatosis and Testosterone: A Matter of Sex
Sex hormones affect liver fat and metabolic health differently in men and women.
research Virilizing adrenocortical oncocytoma in a toddler
A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.
research Cross-sex hormone therapy for gender dysphoria
Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.
research Estrogen-Androgen Imbalance in Patients with Hirsutism and Amenorrhea
Low estrogen and high testosterone may cause excessive hair growth in women.
research Impact of Testosterone on Hair and Skin
Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.
research Comparison of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and a low dose oral contraceptive given alone or together in the treatment of hirsutism.
Combining a GnRH agonist with a low-dose oral contraceptive is more effective and safer for treating hirsutism than using either alone.
research Acanthosis nigricans, insulin resistance and cutaneous virilism
The conclusion is that there's a link between high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and certain skin conditions, regardless of obesity.
research Conversion of C57Bl/6 mice from a tumor promotion-resistant to a -sensitive phenotype by enhanced ornithine decarboxylase expression
Increased ornithine decarboxylase makes normally tumor-resistant mice more sensitive to tumors.
research The Efficacy and Safety of a Combination Cytopurine/Pentadecanoic Glyceride Topical Solution on Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
The topical solution increased hair count but wasn't significantly better than placebo in other measures.