research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications*
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
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research Alopecia Areata
Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Analysis of 72 Patients from a German Academic Center
Combination therapy with steroids and pimecrolimus improved or stabilized hair loss in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, who also had a high rate of hypothyroidism.
research Extensive alopecia areata: Not necessarily recalcitrant to therapy!
Some people with severe, long-lasting baldness responded well to a specific combination treatment.
research Protective cardiovascular and renal actions of vitamin D and estrogen
Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.
research AUSTRALIAN TRIAL OF TOPICAL MINOXIDIL AND PLACEBO IN EARLY MALE PATTERN BALDNESS
Minoxidil modestly increases hair growth in men with early baldness and is safe to use.
research Evaluation of a novel dry eye model induced by oral administration of finasteride
Finasteride causes reduced tear flow and severe eye inflammation.
research Alopecia areata. Diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations of the Polish Society of Dermatology. Part 2: Treatment
The Polish Society of Dermatology recommends treatments for alopecia areata that vary by severity, including topical and systemic medications, with long-term maintenance important for management.
research History and physical examination of polycystic ovary syndrome: Detecting too much or too little
The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia
The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Biomedical versus cultural constructions of abnormality: The case of idiopathic hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
research 169 Clinical features, etiologic factors, treatment, and comorbidities of palmoplantar pustulosis: a retrospective single-center study
Smoking and certain health conditions like thyroid disease may make palmoplantar pustulosis harder to treat.
research Status of sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder in Japan
In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.
research Intravaginal Testosterone Improves Sexual Satisfaction and Vaginal Symptoms Associated With Aromatase Inhibitors
Intravaginal testosterone cream improves sexual satisfaction and reduces vaginal discomfort in postmenopausal women on breast cancer treatment without affecting hormone levels.
research Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation
Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
research The use of anabolic androgenic steroids: A focus on polypharmacy
Using high doses and multiple drugs with steroids is risky and should be prevented.
research CME examination for volume 43
The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
research 5α‐Reductase Isozymes and Androgen Actions in the Prostate
5α‐reductase isozymes are crucial for prostate development and health, and targeting them can help prevent and treat prostate issues.
research Roles of steroid receptors in the lung and COVID-19
Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.
research Anabolic androgenic steroids and carcinogenicity focusing on Leydig cell: a literature review
Anabolic androgenic steroids can increase cancer risk and disrupt hormones.
research Chapter 23. Therapeutic Control of Androgen Action
Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.
research Llama Dermatology
Llamas often have skin issues like mange, bacterial infections, and allergies, with some treatable by zinc.
research Reversible Myopathy and Ophthalmoparesis After Low-Dose Finasteride Administration for Androgenic Alopecia
Low-dose finasteride may cause muscle weakness and eye issues, but stopping the drug can lead to recovery.
research Reciprocal role of vitamin D receptor on β-catenin regulated keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation
Vitamin D receptor helps control skin cell growth and hair development.
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 Ovine placental steroid synthesis and metabolism in late gestation†
Diet changes hormone levels in pregnant ewes by affecting metabolism, not placental synthesis.
research Regulatory Effects of Thai Rice By-Product Extracts from Oryza sativa L. cv. Bue Bang 3 CMU and Bue Bang 4 CMU on Melanin Production, Nitric Oxide Secretion, and Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibition
BB4CMU rice bran oil may help treat hair loss and gray hair.
research Crystallization Engineering in Aza-Steroid: Application in the Development of Finasteride
A new method was developed to purify finasteride for better medical use.
research Simultaneous Determination of Selected Steroids with Neuroactive Effects in Human Serum by Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine neuroactive steroids in small blood samples, helping to study brain diseases.
research Towards the validation of endogenous steroid testing in wildlife hair
Hair analysis for stress and reproductive hormones in wildlife needs more research for accuracy across species.