113 citations
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April 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.
23 citations
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April 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.
19 citations
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March 1998 in “Endocrinology” Male rats have more somatostatin neurons than females due to testosterone converting to estrogen during early development.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Sex hormones do not cause oral lichen planus.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” High chromogranin A levels are linked to obesity and inflammation in polycystic ovary syndrome.
Oral lichen planus is not linked to sex hormone levels.
March 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” High levels of ceruloplasmin might indicate more severe toenail fungus.
December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Estrogen increases a growth factor in hair cells which might affect hair loss.
26 citations
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February 2009 in “Drug Development Research” 17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
9 citations
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January 2007 in “Endocrine Practice” A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.
May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.
April 2026 in “Al-Kufa University Journal for Biology” Finasteride lowers cortisol and raises testosterone levels in rats.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking vitamin C and vitamin E twice a day can help prevent sunburn and DNA damage from UVB exposure.
31 citations
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Regenerative Medicine” PRP treatment can safely boost hormone levels in some IVF patients with low ovarian reserve.
March 2022 in “VNU Journal of Science Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” A new method accurately measures nine steroid hormones in human serum with high sensitivity.
5 citations
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November 1999 in “Medical Hypotheses” Minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, might work by counteracting a hormone that reduces hair growth and promotes hair loss.
43 citations
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January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Finasteride improves acne and hair loss in women with normal testosterone.
January 2026 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” The procedure accurately measures 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone in blood, useful for standard tests.
6 citations
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August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
158 citations
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June 2017 in “Maturitas” Estrogen helps improve skin aging and healing, especially in post-menopausal women.
118 citations
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September 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.
30 citations
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March 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Estrogen affects scalp cell types differently, enhancing some wound healing processes.
24 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
7 citations
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November 2022 in “Toxics” The method accurately measures 19 steroid hormones in human blood and urine using a small sample and is suitable for large-scale monitoring.
42 citations
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July 1982 in “PubMed” Loestrin effectively normalizes testosterone levels and improves PCOS symptoms with minimal side effects.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Dutasteride and minoxidil helped regrow hair in a woman with breast cancer.
110 citations
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October 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.
100 citations
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.
76 citations
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
49 citations
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February 2009 in “Maturitas” Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.