research Current issues on the genetic implications and treatment of androgenic alopecia
Hair loss is linked to heart disease and metabolic syndrome, and while current treatments vary in effectiveness, more research is needed for better solutions.
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research Treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: literature review 2020-2025
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be managed with personalized combination therapies, but no cure exists yet.
research Scalp needle mesotherapy as a method supporting the treatment of alopecia
Scalp needle mesotherapy can effectively treat hair loss and improve hair growth.
research Princípios ativos e procedimentos na Alopecia Androgenética
The review found that PRP is the most effective treatment for hair loss with few side effects.
research Safety and efficacy of platelet-rich plasma injection for treatment of erectile dysfunction: a prospective randomized controlled study
PRP injections are not proven effective for treating erectile dysfunction.
research Quantitative analysis of 34 sex (pro)hormones, conjugates and bioactive oxidation products thereof in human plasma by GC- and LC-MS/MS and systematic investigation of overestimations of analyte concentrations not accounted for by method validation
The method accurately measures sex hormones in human plasma but can have small errors.
research A Large Benign Adrenocortical Adenoma Cosecreting Testosterone and Cortisol
A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.
research Comparative Studies on Polyamine Levels in Plasma and Urine of Androgenic Alopecia Patients Treated with Finasteride for a Period of Three Years
Finasteride treatment for three years changes certain polyamine levels in the blood but not in urine.
research Synchronous fluorescence as a green and selective method for the simultaneous determination of finasteride and tadalafil in dosage form and spiked human plasma
A new green method accurately measures finasteride and tadalafil in drugs and plasma.
research Androgens stimulate specific aspects of maternal nest-building and reduce food intake in rabbits
Androgens boost certain nest-building behaviors and greatly reduce food intake in rabbits.
research Efficacy and safety of topical finasteride spray solution for male androgenetic alopecia: a phase III, randomized, controlled clinical trial
Topical finasteride is an effective and safer treatment for male hair loss.
research Hyperandrogenism and menstrual imbalance are the best predictors of metformin response in PCOS patients
High levels of male hormones and irregular periods best predict how well PCOS patients will respond to metformin treatment.
research The effects of two doses of spironolactone on serum androgens and anagen hair in hirsute women
Spironolactone reduced hair thickness and some testosterone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
research Menopausal Androgen Excess - Associated Cardio-Metabolic Risk: Clues for Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumour (Case Report and Mini-Review of Literature)
High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.
research Impaired Prolactin-Lowering Effects of Metformin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.
research Disorders in Male Sexual Differentiation Due to 5α-Reductase-2 Deficiency
5α-reductase-2 deficiency causes ambiguous genitalia at birth and affects male sexual development, but individuals often develop male characteristics at puberty.
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 [Androgenic alopecia revealing an androgen secreting ovarian tumor].
An 80-year-old woman's severe hair loss was caused by a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor.
research Hypogonadism as a Reversible Cause of Torsades de Pointes in Men
Low testosterone can cause a heart rhythm problem in men, but fixing it can prevent the issue.
research Membrane androgen receptors may mediate androgen reinforcement
Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.
research Sex steroid hormones are associated with mortality in COVID-19 patients
Low testosterone and SHBG levels are linked to higher COVID-19 death rates.
research Changes of metabolic profile in men treated for androgenetic alopecia with 1 mg finasteride
Taking 1mg of finasteride daily can mildly improve metabolic health and glucose regulation in men with male pattern baldness.
research The prevention of benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph)
A vaccine may prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
research Evaluation of androgen-dependent skin findings of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
The most common skin issues in females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are excessive hair growth, hair loss, oily skin, acne, dark skin patches, and skin tags, which may be linked to hormone and insulin levels.
research Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia Based on Animal Experiments: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Traditional Chinese Medicine may help treat hair loss but needs more research.
research Factors Associated with the Severity of Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Study
The severity of female pattern hair loss is linked to how long someone has had it, not to levels of certain nutrients or hormones.
research A microfluidic application for mass production of drug-loaded polymeric microspheres for a long-acting injectable with IVL-DrugFluidic®, a novel microfluidic microsphere manufacturing platform technology
IVL-DrugFluidic® can mass-produce high-quality, long-acting injectable drug microspheres, improving patient compliance and reducing side effects.
research Acanthosis nigricans in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome
Acanthosis nigricans in teenage girls with PCOS is a sign of obesity, not insulin resistance or glucose intolerance.
research Androgens in postmenopausal women
Testosterone in older women can increase bone density, muscle mass, fat mass, improve memory, and boost libido, but may cause nipple color changes.
research European Society of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline: Endocrine work-up in obesity
Test thyroid function in all obese patients and prioritize weight loss for hormonal balance.