research Endogenous steroid hormones in hair: Investigations on different hair types, pigmentation effects and correlation to nails
Body hair isn't a good substitute for scalp hair in steroid analysis.
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150-180 / 1000+ resultsresearch Targeted Determination of Residual Sex Hormones in Cosmetics Using Magnetic Solid-Phase Extraction with Isotope-Labeled Internal Standards by UHPLC-MS/MS
A new method effectively detects trace sex hormones in cosmetics, ensuring safety.
research Novel Synthetic Steroid Derivatives: Target Prediction and Biological Evaluation of Antiandrogenic Activity
New steroid compounds may help with hormonal therapy and have potential benefits for glucose disorders, but more research is needed.
research Innovative Reports on the Effects of Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Abuse—How to Lose Your Mind for the Love of Sport
Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
research Current understanding and treatment of sex hormone-related hair diseases
Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.
research Disorders linked to insufficient androgen action in male children
Insufficient androgen action in male fetuses can cause genital development issues due to genetic mutations or environmental chemicals.
research Sex-specific associations between loneliness and hair cortisol among older African American adults
Loneliness raises stress levels in older African American men but not women.
research Androgen insufficiency in women: diagnostic and therapeutic implications
Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
research The injectable contraceptives depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and norethisterone enanthate substantially and differentially decrease testosterone and sex hormone binding globulin levels: A secondary study from the WHICH randomized clinical trial
Both injectable contraceptives lower testosterone and SHBG levels, with NET-EN having a greater effect than DMPA-IM.
research Impacts of Anabolic-androgenic steroid supplementation on female health and offspring: Mechanisms, side effects, and medical perspectives
Anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm women's health and their offspring.
research Steroid Sulfatase in the Human Hair Follicle Concentrates in the Dermal Papilla
Steroid sulfatase in hair follicles may be a target for treating hair loss.
research Harm reduction measures in a recreational gym user with anabolic androgenic steroid dependence: a case report in the context of current best clinical practice
Non-medical steroid use in gym-goers is risky and needs better prevention and care strategies.
research A quantitative ultra-performance liquid chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry analysis of steroids from human scalp hair
The method can measure multiple steroids in human hair to study long-term steroid metabolism, especially in newborns and children.
research Sex differences in arterial hypertension
Women may need different blood pressure guidelines than men for heart disease prevention.
research 24-Hydroxycholesterol suppresses steroid 5α-reductase-catalyzed conversion in human glioblastoma cell lines: A novel link between brain cholesterol homeostasis and androgen metabolism
24-Hydroxycholesterol reduces DHT formation in brain cancer cells, linking cholesterol and hormone metabolism.
research Sex-Related Differences in the Pharmacological Response in SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Dyslipidemia, and Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review
Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
research Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency and Androgen Activation Before and After Puberty
In STSD patients, the body compensates for low androgen levels by increasing another enzyme's activity.
research Adolescent acne: association to sex, puberty, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone
Higher DHT levels are linked to more acne in adolescents, especially boys.
research Consequences of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse in Males; Sexual and Reproductive Perspective
Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm men's reproductive health and increase the risk of heart problems and death.
research The Effects of Single Testosterone Administration and Stress Induction on Steroid Hormone Levels in Hair
Testosterone increases hair testosterone levels, stress raises hair cortisol, and relationship status affects hormone levels.
research EXPERIENCE WITH ANIFROLUMAB IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS PATIENTS WITH NEUROLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Anifrolumab helped some lupus patients reduce steroid use, but safety concerns remain.
research Testosterone: The Male Sex Hormone
More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.
research Worldwide cohort study of 46, XY differences/disorders of sex development genetic diagnoses: geographic and ethnic differences in variants
About 50% of 46, XY DSD cases lack a genetic diagnosis, but advanced sequencing methods improve detection.
research ABORTION AROUND THE WORLD- LOOKING FOR THE GOLDEN MEAN
Countries should improve sex education, access to contraception, and legal abortion options.
research Testosterone and female sexuality: A skeptical view
Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.
research Dermatologic care of patients with differences of sex development
Dermatologists are crucial in providing personalized care for patients with sex development differences.
research Basics of androgen synthesis and action
Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
research Levonorgestrel effects on serum androgens, sex hormone–binding globulin levels, hair shaft diameter, and sexual function
research RETIRED: Managing Menopause Chapter 8 Sexuality and Menopause
Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.
research The role of androgen therapy
Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.