65 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dexamethasone may influence hair growth by altering estrogen receptor activity in hair cells.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Treating early puberty with hormone therapy may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in adults.
26 citations
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January 1982 in “Hormone Research” Normal androgen levels need ACTH, and different mechanisms control adrenarche and gonadarche.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Machine learning identified three unique subtypes of androgen excess in women with PCOS, each with different metabolic risks.
February 2010 in “ePrints Soton (University of Southampton)” Male sexual differentiation is regulated independently, while female differentiation occurs in an androgenic environment, affecting conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
October 2025 in “Česká gynekologie” Hyperprolactinemia is the most common cause of secondary amenorrhea, followed by drug use.
October 2025 in “Minerva Obstetrics and Gynecology” Choosing the right estroprogestin is crucial for effectively managing PCOS symptoms.
8 citations
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May 1996 in “Endocrinology” Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.
May 1981 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Medroxyprogesterone acetate improved sleep apnea symptoms in some obese patients.
2 citations
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December 1994 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.
36 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin may affect hair growth differently based on gender and scalp area.
The paper suggests that a decrease in estrogen receptor activity may cause sexual dysfunction syndromes and proposes hormonal treatments.
403 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
Neuropeptides affect hair growth and could be used to control it.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty signs in a 1-year-old girl, but surgery reduced hormone levels.
Ethanol changes GABAA receptor α4 subunit levels through phosphorylation and neuroactive steroids.
Finasteride may cause changes in dopamine-related genes, possibly leading to post-finasteride syndrome.
February 2025 in “Quality in Sport” Pregnancy-related skin disorders need accurate diagnosis and treatment to prevent risks to the baby.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Dexamethasone increases androgen receptor activity in scalp cells, which might explain stress-related hair loss.
40 citations
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April 2014 in “Genes & Development” Hormones during pregnancy and lactation keep skin stem cells inactive, preventing hair growth.
35 citations
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September 1972 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Steroid hormone binding in rat skin varies with pH, heat, and hair cycle phases.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “Reproductive Sciences” The drug BAY 1158061 is safe, well-tolerated, and shows potential for treating diseases related to prolactin.
March 2024 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Finasteride treatment in rats changed the expression of genes related to psychiatric and neurological functions, and these changes persisted after stopping the drug.
49 citations
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September 2015 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” 5α-reductase affects dopamine receptors linked to sensorimotor gating, which may help understand disorders like schizophrenia.
39 citations
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September 2007 in “BMC developmental biology” Neuregulin3 affects cell development in the skin and mammary glands.
24 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” Neuroactive steroids and the enzyme 5α-reductase might be involved in the development of Tourette's syndrome.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Reducing phthalate exposure may help prevent early puberty in girls.
February 2025 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” Finasteride can help with hair loss and prostate issues but may negatively affect mood and the nervous system.
29 citations
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February 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology” Spironolactone may help enlarge a small breast linked to Becker's nevus.
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January 2016 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A girl with Becker's nevus syndrome showed good improvement in breast development using spironolactone.