research The evaluation and treatment of androgen excess
High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
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research Sex steroid synthesis in human skin in situ: The roles of aromatase and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein in the homeostasis of human skin
Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
research MP89-08 POST-FINASTERIDE SYNDROME: REAL OR IMAGINED?
Finasteride 1mg linked to diverse symptoms; other treatments improve erectile function in rats.
research Different patterns of 5α-reductase expression, cellular distribution, and testosterone metabolism in human follicular dermal papilla cells
Androgen effects on hair follicles vary by skin area.
research Clinical Evaluation of Women Presenting with Low Libido and Determination of Whether Androgen Therapy Might Be Appropriate
Androgen therapy might help some women with low libido, but it has risks and should be used carefully.
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 Auswirkungen einer Hormonersatztherapie mit Testosteron auf Haut, Haare und Anhangsgebilde
Testosterone therapy can improve skin and hair in men with low testosterone but may cause skin irritation with certain treatments.
research Finasteride appears to be associated with an increased incidence of sexual dysfunction
research Antiandrogens — Basic Concepts for Treatment
Antiandrogens can treat excess body hair and hair loss by blocking male hormones.
research Effects of Prenatal Treatment with Antiandrogens on Luteinizing Hormone Secretion and Sex Steroid Concentrations in Adult Spotted Hyenas, Crocuta crocuta1
Prenatal antiandrogen treatment altered hormone levels in adult spotted hyenas, affecting males and females differently.
research A model for the turnover of dihydrotestosterone in the presence of the irreversible 5α-reductase inhibitors GI198745 and finasteride
Both drugs lower DHT levels, with GI198745 being more effective.
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 Novel Lead Generation through Hypothetical Pharmacophore Three-Dimensional Database Searching: Discovery of Isoflavonoids as Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Rat 5α-Reductase
Researchers found new potential but less potent rat enzyme inhibitors using a 3D model.
research COMBINATION OF AN ANTIANDROGEN AND A 5α-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR: A FURTHER STEP TOWARDS TOTAL ANDROGEN BLOCKADE?
Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.
research The E211 G>A Androgen Receptor Polymorphism Is Associated with a Decreased Risk of Metastatic Prostate Cancer and Androgenetic Alopecia
E211 G>A gene linked to lower risk of severe prostate cancer and hair loss.
research Behandlung mit Antiandrogenen in der Gynäkologie
Antiandrogen treatments can help with various women's health issues but often require ongoing use.
research Mixed “Antiandrogenic” Chemicals at Low Individual Doses Produce Reproductive Tract Malformations in the Male Rat
Low doses of mixed chemicals cause permanent reproductive malformations in male rats.
research Wirkung von Testosteron auf Haut und Haare
Testosterone affects skin by increasing oil production and influences hair growth.
research Adverse health effects of androgen use
Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
research Interaction between dermal papilla cells and follicular epithelial cells in vitro: effect of androgen.
Testosterone helps beard and axillary hair cells grow by releasing growth factors from dermal papilla cells.
research Androgen Signaling Regulates SARS-CoV-2 Receptor Levels and Is Associated with Severe COVID-19 Symptoms in Men
Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
research Sex differences in COVID-19: the role of androgens in disease severity and progression
Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.
research Exploring phytoandrogens: A review of their potential in health and medicine
Phytoandrogens from plants may help treat low testosterone naturally.
research Understanding the Epidemiology, Natural History, and Key Pathways Involved in Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer was a major health issue in 2009, especially for Black men, and targeting the 5alpha-reductase enzyme could help in its prevention and treatment.
research The role of inflammation and immunity in the pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia.
Inflammation and immunity play a key role in androgenetic alopecia, with better treatment outcomes in certain immune-positive cases.
research Expression and Activity Assay of Human Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Type II in CHO Cells
Finasteride effectively inhibits the enzyme steroid 5 alpha-reductase II.
research Arachis hypogaea L. Root Extract Mitigates Testosterone Propionate‐Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in ICR Mice by Suppressing Inflammation, Androgen Receptors, and Dihydrotestosterone
Arachis hypogaea L. root extract reduces prostate enlargement and inflammation in mice.
research Hyperandrogenism in Dermatology: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies
Hyperandrogenism in women affects skin and quality of life, but treatment is complex due to lack of guidelines.
research Sebaceous glands changes following topical application of citral
Citral increases sebaceous gland activity in male rats.
research [Hormones--underestimated problem in dermatology. Part I. Diseases connected with excessive androgenisation].
Hormones beyond androgens may cause acne and hair loss.