research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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660-690 / 1000+ results research Molecular interactions of progesterone derivatives with 5α-reductase types 1 and 2 and androgen receptors
Certain progesterone derivatives can inhibit enzymes and reduce androgenic activity, potentially affecting prostate growth.
research Hormonal contraceptives: pharmacology tailored to women's health
New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.
research Steroid induced central serous retinopathy following follicular unit extraction in androgenic alopecia
Steroid use can cause a rare eye condition called central serous retinopathy, which can lead to permanent vision damage.
research Sticking It to Alopecia
Triamcinolone acetonide injections help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
research Results of clinical examinations, laboratory tests, and ultrasonography in dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism treated with trilostane
Trilostane effectively and safely treats dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, improving symptoms and adrenal gland size.
research The involvement of the neurosteroid allopregnanolone in the antihyperalgesic effect of paroxetine in a rat model of neuropathic pain
Paroxetine relieves pain by increasing allopregnanolone levels.
research Review of the effects of 17α-estradiol in humans: a less feminizing estrogen with neuroprotective potential
17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
research Within-person changes of cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone, testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone in hair across pregnancy, with comparison to a non-pregnant reference group
Hormone levels in hair change during pregnancy, with progesterone increasing significantly compared to non-pregnant women.
research 269 The PPAR-γ modulator, N-acetyl-GED, protects from epithelial-mesenchymal-transition to human hair follicles: Potential relevance for scarring alopecia
N-acetyl-GED may help prevent and partially reverse a process that leads to scarring hair loss.
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research Early post-natal neuroactive steroid manipulation modulates ondansetron effects on initial periods of alcohol consumption in rats
Early changes in brain chemicals affect how a drug reduces alcohol intake in rats.
research 11β-Hydroxylase inhibitors protect against seizures in mice by increasing endogenous neurosteroid synthesis
11β-Hydroxylase inhibitors help prevent seizures in mice by boosting natural neurosteroid production.
research Efectos de la alteración de los niveles de allopregnanolona durante periodos críticos del neurodesarrollo en la vulnerabilidad al consumo de alcohol
Early NAS level changes affect alcohol consumption vulnerability.
research Testosterone Therapy in Premenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.
research An inherited nail dystrophy principally affecting the great toenails
The document concludes that an inherited nail condition often improves on its own, and spironolactone effectively treats acne in women.
research Association of Myo-Inositol and Microlipodispersed Magnesium in Androgen-Dependent Dermatological Diseases: A Retrospective Study
Myo-inositol with magnesium effectively reduces acne and hirsutism in PCOS patients without side effects.
research Ketoconazole Therapy for Women with Acne and/or Hirsutism
Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
research The Influence of Cyproteron-Acetate Orally on the Hair Root Status in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
research ANTI‐ANDROGENS IN HIRSUTISM
Cyproterone acetate effectively treats hirsutism and related conditions.
research Intramuscular Corticosteroid Therapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Time-to-Event Analysis
Intramuscular corticosteroids are effective and safe for severe alopecia areata, with most patients regrowing hair, but nearly half may relapse.
research Development of polymeric nanoparticles with controlled drug release for dermal application
Polymeric nanoparticles effectively control corticosteroid release and penetration for skin applications.
research Delphi Consensus on Attenuated Androgen Use for Long‐Term Prophylaxis in Hereditary Angioedema: AURA Project
The consensus provides guidelines for safely stopping danazol in hereditary angioedema treatment.
research Finasteride cream and idiopathic hirsutism
research THE EFFECTS OF THE SYNTHETIC AND NATURAL HORMONE OF THE ADRENAL CORTEX ON MELANIN DEPOSITION IN ADRENALECTOMIZED BLACK RATS FED DIETS ADEQUATE AND DEFICIENT IN THE FILTRATE FACTORS OF VITAMIN B1
Synthetic hormone treatment reduces melanin and hair growth in rats.
research Urinary steroid metabolome shows adrenal, gonadal, and neuroactive steroid dysregulation in adolescents with depression
Depressed teens have different steroid levels in urine, which may help identify and treat them.
research Relationships between cerebrospinal fluid GABAergic neurosteroid levels and symptom severity in men with PTSD
Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.
research ORIGINAL RESEARCH—ENDOCRINOLOGY: Comparison of the Steady‐State Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism, and Variability of a Transdermal Testosterone Patch Versus a Transdermal Testosterone Gel in Hypogonadal Men
The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.