research Anterolateral leg alopecia: Common but commonly ignored
Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.
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research Digit ratio 2D:4D is a possible indicator for androgenetic alopecia in males
Finger length ratio may indicate male hair loss.
research Urinary 5-ene-steroid excretion in non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency (NC-3BHSD)
Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.
research Unwanted hair.
Women with excessive hair growth often have hormonal issues and need medical advice and treatment.
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 Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism in a Patient With an Adrenal Adenoma: How Should We Approach It?
Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.
research Association Between Insulin Resistance and Hyperandrogenism in Women with PCOS. A Cross-Sectional Clinical Study
Insulin resistance is strongly linked to higher androgen levels in women with PCOS.
research Sertolioma in a Canadian Husky: Relationship between Tumor, Hormones, Neurons and Skin
Removing a testicular tumor in a dog reduced its aggressive behavior and skin problems.
research POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)–AN OVERVIEW
PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing symptoms like irregular periods and acne, and increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
research Androgenetic Alopecia is Associated With Increased Risk of Peripheral Venous Disorders in a Large Retrospective Cohort Study
People with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of peripheral venous disorders.
research Androgen physiology and the cutaneous pilosebaceous unit.
Androgen hormones affect hair growth and oil production, influencing conditions like hair loss and acne.
research Androgenetic alopecia in men
AGA treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
research The Effects of Perinatal Androgen Deprivation on Locomotor Activity in Male Rats
Blocking androgens in male rats increased estrogen and made them more active.
research Effects of Sex Steroid Deprivation/Administration on Hair Growth and Skin Sebum Production in Transsexual Males and Females
Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.
research Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency revisited: an update with a special focus on adolescent and adult women
The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
research Diagnosis of hyperandrogenism: clinical criteria
The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.
research Intracrinology and The Skin
DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
research Inhibition of skin 5α-reductase by oral contraceptive progestinsin vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
research The SAHA Syndrome
SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.
research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications*
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
research A comparison between spironolactone and spironolactone plus finasteride in the treatment of hirsutism
Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.
research From gene to therapy in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy: Are we there yet?
Effective treatments for spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy are not yet available; more research is needed.
research Comprehensive clinical management of hirsutism
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
research Female androgenetic alopecia: An update
Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.
research Influence of Genotype and Hyperandrogenism on Sexual Function in Women With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.
research Exclusive androgenic effect of dehydroepiandrosterone in sebaceous glands of rat skin
DHEA acts like a male hormone on rat skin glands and doesn't turn into female hormones there.
research The Diagnosis and Management of Hirsutism
The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.
research Serum 3α-androstanediol-glucuronide is decreased in nonhirsute women with acne vulgaris
Women with acne have lower levels of a specific hormone marker than women without acne.
research Efficacy and safety of anti-androgens in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.