research Clinical Approaches to PCOS: A Survey of the NASPAG Membership
Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.
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research Screening for Abnormal Glucose Metabolism in Adolescents with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Teens with PCOS have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and need regular glucose checks.
research Modelling androgen synthesis and action during human sexual differentiation
Male sexual differentiation is regulated independently, while female differentiation occurs in an androgenic environment, affecting conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research Androgen treatment in women
Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.
research Women with clinically significant hirsutism always have detectable endocrinological abnormalities
Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.
research FC053 Pro-inflammatory cytokine cascade in human plucked hair
Anti-IL-1 treatments might help with certain types of hair loss in people with high inflammation.
research FC056 The ideal catagen of the hair
Blocking IL-1 could help treat some hair loss conditions; alopecia affects liver detox systems; spironolactone is better than finasteride for female hair growth; focusing on the catagen hair phase could lead to new alopecia treatments.
research FC054 The liver monoxygenase system in patients with alopecia
Alopecia patients have a less active liver monoxygenase system, which can be treated with photochemotherapy and system inducers.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: The Androgenized Adolescent
The document concludes that PCOS in adolescents is complex and requires comprehensive care to manage its symptoms and associated health risks.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome – When will we Get the Courage to Fight the Dictating Pharma Industry – Despite Awareness of “Sexual, Neurological and Metabolic Side Effects in Young Men for Over a Decade”
Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
research Finasteride
Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
research 5α-Reductase type 2 gene variant associations with prostate cancer risk, circulating hormone levels and androgenetic alopecia
Gene variant linked to prostate cancer, hormone levels, and hair loss.
research Estrogens and aging skin
Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.
research Increased androgen bioavailability is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with PCOS and higher androgen levels are more likely to have fatty liver disease.
research Skin connective tissue and ageing
Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.
research Acne as a chronic systemic disease
Acne is a chronic disease linked to various systemic conditions and has significant psychological and social effects.
research Intermittent low-dose finasteride is as effective as daily administration for the treatment of hirsute women
Intermittent low-dose finasteride works as well as daily use for treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Hair loss and hyperprolactinemia in women
Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.
research Androgenetic, Diffuse and Senescent Alopecia in Men: Practical Evaluation and Management
The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.
research Androgenic effect of testosterone and some of its metabolites in relation to their biotransformation in the skin.
Testosterone and some of its forms can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in skin.
research Total testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio assessed by LC-MS/MS predicts a worse metabolic profile not only in PCOS patients
A higher testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio may indicate worse metabolic health in women.
research Antiandrogenic therapy with ciproterone acetate in female patients who suffer from both androgenetic alopecia and acne vulgaris
Ciproterone acetate improves hair regrowth and acne in most female patients.
research Acne in children
Acne in children varies by age and severity, requires a pediatric treatment approach, and may need diagnostic evaluation for underlying conditions.
research Role of diet in acne
Eating nuts, chocolate candy, and red tea might worsen acne, while eating more fresh vegetables could reduce it.
research Diagnosis and Management of Infertility due to Anovulation
The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
The document concludes that managing PCOS requires a comprehensive approach, including lifestyle changes and medication, to improve symptoms and reduce health risks.
research Beneficios y riesgos de los implantes de testosterona en mujeres: revisión sistemática de la literatura
The risks of testosterone implants in women outweigh the benefits.
research Hair loss in women
About 40% of women by age 60 experience significant hair loss, often due to androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like minoxidil available and hope for future cures.
research FASCE, benefit of spironolactone for treating acne of adult female: study protocol for a randomized double-blind trial
Spironolactone may be a better acne treatment for adult women than antibiotics.
research Dermatologic care of the transgender patient - eScholarship
Hormonal therapy changes skin and hair in transgender patients, who need better researched dermatologic care.