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Hair follicles convert androgens, affecting hair loss patterns.
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90-120 / 1000+ resultsresearch 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 Abnormalities in the hair morphology of patients with some but not all types of mucopolysaccharidoses
Certain types of mucopolysaccharidoses cause significant hair abnormalities.
research Male-Pattern Baldness in Men with X-Linked Recessive Ichthyosis
Men with X-linked recessive ichthyosis can still experience male-pattern baldness.
research Idiopathic hirsutism: Is it really idiopathic or is it misnomer?
Idiopathic hirsutism might not be truly idiopathic but could be an early stage of hyperandrogenic disorders.
research Absence of Male-Pattern Baldness in Men with X-Linked Recessive Ichthyosis?
Men with X-linked recessive ichthyosis may not experience typical male-pattern baldness.
research Male-Pattern Baldness Is Common in Men with X-Linked Recessive Ichthyosis
Men with X-linked recessive ichthyosis often experience male-pattern baldness.
research Investigational medications in the treatment of alopecia
New treatments for hair loss are being developed using molecular biology.
research Male polycystic ovarian syndrome phenotype: a meta-analysis of endocrine-metabolic dysregulation in fathers and brothers of PCOS-affected women
Male relatives of women with PCOS show similar health issues, suggesting a male version of the condition.
research Gender Differences in Production and Circulating Levels of Sex Hormones and Their Impact on Aging Skin
Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
research Endocrine and Intracrine Sources of Androgens in Women: Inhibition of Breast Cancer and Other Roles of Androgens and Their Precursor Dehydroepiandrosterone
Androgens and DHEA can help prevent breast cancer and improve health in women.
research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Unselected Caucasian Women from Spain1
Polycystic ovary syndrome is found in 6.5% of unselected Caucasian women in Spain.
research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Unselected Caucasian Women from Spain
About 6.5% of young Caucasian women in Spain have polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Bioavailability of Albumin-Bound Testosterone†
Spironolactone treatment increases the amount of testosterone available in the body.
research The Rise in Adrenal Androgen Biosynthesis: Adrenarche
Adrenarche increases adrenal androgens around age 6, affecting hair growth and development.
research Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
research The effects of two doses of spironolactone on serum androgens and anagen hair in hirsute women
Spironolactone reduced hair thickness and some testosterone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
research Prevalence of hyperandrogenemia in the polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosed by the National Institutes of Health 1990 criteria
Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.
research Copper−Doxorubicin as a Nanoparticle Cargo Retains Efficacy with Minimal Toxicity
Copper-doxorubicin nanoparticles effectively treat tumors with less toxicity.
research Effect of Leuprolide and Dexamethasone on Hair Growth and Hormone Levels in Hirsute Women: The Relative Importance of the Ovary and the Adrenal in the Pathogenesis of Hirsutism*
The ovary mainly causes high testosterone in PCO, while the adrenal gland is the main source in IH.
research Diagnosis of hyperandrogenism: Biochemical criteria
The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.
research Stroke Risk Factors Unique to Women
Women have unique stroke risks due to hormones, contraceptives, pregnancy, and menopause.
research Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
The document concludes that skin biopsies, genetic and environmental factors, and specific treatments are important in managing cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Tyrosinase inhibition due to interaction of homocyst(e)ine with copper: the mechanism for reversible hypopigmentation in homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency.
Lowering homocyst(e)ine levels can reverse skin and hair lightening by restoring enzyme activity needed for pigmentation.
research Physical Changes, Laboratory Parameters, and Bone Mineral Density During Testosterone Treatment in Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria
Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
research Crafting Polymeric and Peptidic Hydrogels for Improved Wound Healing
Advanced hydrogel systems with therapeutic agents could greatly improve acute and chronic wound treatment.
research Dynamic expression patterns of tenascin, proteoglycans, and cell adhesion molecules during human hair follicle morphogenesis
Specific proteins and molecules play key roles in the development of human hair follicles.
research Receiver operating characteristic analysis of the performance of basal serum hormone profiles for the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome in epidemiological studies
Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.
research Androgen Receptors and Androgen-Dependent Initiation of Protein Synthesis in the Prostate
Prostate cells have proteins that bind to specific hormones, which can increase protein production when activated by these hormones.
research Hypotensive Activity and Toxicology of Constituents from Bombax ceiba Stem Bark.
Bombax ceiba stem bark extracts can lower blood pressure, but high doses can be toxic and lethal.