research Androgen physiology and the cutaneous pilosebaceous unit.
Androgen hormones affect hair growth and oil production, influencing conditions like hair loss and acne.
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research A study of androgenic signs and disorders in Greek female patients with acne
Almost 40% of Greek women with acne show signs of androgen-related disorders, with adult women more likely affected.
research Hirsutism-A Comprehensive Update of Embryology, Aetiopathogenesis and Therapeutic Approach
The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.
research Investigation Bisphenol A and Phthalate Levels in Idiopathic Hyperandrogenemia
Higher BPA levels may be linked to idiopathic hyperandrogenemia in women.
research Safety concerns regarding 5α reductase inhibitors for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
5α reductase inhibitors treat hair loss but may cause sexual side effects and risks.
research Androgenic hormone profile in patients with androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia in males is linked to hormone levels and the enzyme 5-alpha reductase.
research METABOLISM AND ACTION OF ANDROGEN IN THE SKIN
Androgens affect skin conditions like acne and hair loss through specific biochemical pathways.
research Pharmacology of Anti-androgens in the Skin
Anti-androgens can help reduce the effects of male hormones on the skin.
research An Approach to the Patient With Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Hypersexuality During the Manic Phase of Bipolar and Psychotic Patients; New Insight to a Well-Known Medicines
research Aromatase inhibitors induce ‘male pattern hair loss’ in women?
Aromatase inhibitors cause male pattern hair loss in women.
research Case Report: Loss of Pubic and Axillary Hair Following Treatment with Glucocorticoids
Glucocorticoids can cause long-term loss of body hair by lowering adrenal androgens.
research Modern approach to the treatment of patients with androgen-dependent dermatopathies
Cyproterone acetate improves skin symptoms and quality of life in women with androgen-related issues.
research PHARMACOLOGICAL BASIS FOR CLINICAL USE OF ANTIANDROGENS
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
research Testosterone, 17 Ks, 17 beta E2 FSH-LH variations and hirsutism modifications during spironolactone therapy.
Spironolactone treatment reduced hair growth and androgen levels in hirsute women, but the overall effectiveness was just adequate.
research Hyperandrogenism in Adolescent Girls
The conclusion is that a thorough approach is needed to diagnose and manage hyperandrogenism in teenage girls, recognizing its major psychological and health effects.
research Anti-Androgen Treatment of Hirsute Women: A Study on Stress Responses
The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.
research Do Pleiotropic Effects of Spironolactone in Women with PCOS make it More Than an Anti-Androgen? Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Spironolactone is effective for idiopathic hirsutism but has limited effects on other PCOS symptoms.
research Prevalent decrease of the EGF content in the periurethral zone of BPH tissue induced by treatment with finasteride or flutamide.
research Potential adverse effects of long-term testosterone therapy
Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.
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 Finasteride versus cyproterone acetate-estrogen regimens in the treatment of hirsutism
Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.
research Alopecia and Hirsuties
The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
research Retraction of: Comparison of finasteride versus flutamide in the treatment of hirsutism
The article was retracted due to data integrity issues.
research Androgen Therapy in Women: A Reappraisal: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research Sex hormones and related compounds, including hormonal contraceptives
Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
research Persistent Gynecomastia due to Short-term Low-dose Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.
research Effect of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, on serum gonadotropins in normal men.
Finasteride doesn't affect hormone levels in normal men.
research Nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency
Nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency is a common, treatable genetic disorder causing reversible symptoms like acne and hair loss.