research The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer and Depression
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.
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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 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 Reduced plakoglobin increases the risk of sodium current defects and atrial conduction abnormalities in response to androgenic anabolic steroid abuse
Reduced plakoglobin and steroid abuse increase the risk of heart rhythm issues.
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 Anabolic–Androgenic Steroids and Brain Damage: A Review of Evidence and Medico-Legal Implications
Anabolic-androgenic steroids can damage the brain, causing mood and cognitive problems.
research Newly emerging type B insulin resistance (TBIR) during treatment with eculizumab for AQP4-IgG-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD): fatal outcome
A patient with a nerve disorder died from infection complications after developing insulin resistance from a treatment.
research Evaluation of Insulin Resistance Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients Receiving Metformin, Finasteride or Both
Metformin reduces insulin resistance in PCOS, but combining it with finasteride offers extra benefits.
research Systemic Tofacitinib Treatment in Pediatric Patients with Resistant Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib is a safe treatment for hair loss in children, but long-term use may be needed for best results.
research The genetics of autism and steroid-related traits in prenatal and postnatal life
Autism's genetics are linked with early age of puberty and less hair loss, but not with hormone levels or polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Drug repurposing: A novel strategy to target cancer stem cells and therapeutic resistance
Repurposing existing drugs and using micronutrients may effectively target cancer stem cells and improve cancer treatment.
research Insight into Recent Advances in Degrading Androgen Receptor for Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
New treatments targeting androgen receptors show promise for drug-resistant prostate cancer.
research Alleviation of Androgenetic Alopecia with Aqueous Paeonia lactiflora and Poria cocos Extract Intake through Suppressing the Steroid Hormone and Inflammatory Pathway
Paeonia lactiflora and Poria cocos extracts can potentially increase hair growth and reduce hair loss symptoms by lowering testosterone and inflammation levels.
research Plasma Diaphanous Related Formin 1 Levels Are Associated with Altered Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Control Study
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.
research A randomized placebo-controlled study on the effects of pioglitazone on cortisol metabolism in polycystic ovary syndrome
Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
research Alopecia areata: What’s new in epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapeutic options?
New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.
research Comparison of High-Dose Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy and Combination Therapy Using Oral Cyclosporine with Low-Dose Corticosteroid in Severe Alopecia Areata
Corticosteroid pulse therapy is more effective for severe alopecia areata than combination therapy.
research Approach to androgen excess in women: Clinical and biochemical insights
The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Inflammation
Polycystic ovary syndrome causes chronic inflammation affecting all body systems, but proper nutrition, exercise, and supplements can improve the condition.
research Doxetaxel: new indication. Prostate cancer: a few more weeks.
Docetaxel slightly extends prostate cancer survival but has significant side effects and high cost.
research Association of severity of menstrual dysfunction with cardiometabolic risk markers among women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Severe menstrual issues in PCOS women signal higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.
research Combination therapy with oral PUVA and corticosteroid for recalcitrant alopecia areata
The combination of oral PUVA and corticosteroids helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
research A Case Report of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome Complicated by Membranous Nephropathy
Rituximab may be an effective treatment for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with kidney disease.
research Intracrine androgen biosynthesis, metabolism and action revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research Impact of estrogens in males and androgens in females
Both estrogens and androgens are important for health in both males and females.
research Sex hormones and acne
Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.
research Effect of the 5α-reductase enzyme inhibitor dutasteride in the brain of intact and parkinsonian mice
Dutasteride may protect the brain in early Parkinson's disease.
research Opportunities for topical antimicrobial therapy: permeation of canine skin by fusidic acid
Fusidic acid can be an effective topical treatment for superficial bacterial infections in dogs.
research Prevalence and treatment of Alopecia areata in Taif area, KSA
Alopecia areata in Taif is common, mainly immune-related, and best treated with topical corticosteroids and vitamins.
research Denosumab-induced alopecia areata with lichenoid eruption
Denosumab, a bone loss treatment, may cause hair loss and skin reactions due to immune system effects.