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September 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.
November 2025 in “Journal of Medicine and Health Technology” No link between finger length ratios and color blindness was found.
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August 2010 in “Acta Biologica Hungarica” New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
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April 2022 in “AACE clinical case reports” A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
March 2024 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine” Teak leaf extract may effectively and safely promote hair growth in males with androgenic alopecia.
November 2012 in “Journal of the International AIDS Society” Antiretrovirals can affect finasteride's effectiveness, so dose adjustments may be needed for men on HIV treatment.
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April 2008 in “Fertility and sterility” Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Steroid sulfatase in hair follicles may be a target for treating hair loss.
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May 2020 in “American journal of men's health” Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.
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May 2018 in “Therapeutic advances in drug safety” Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.
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January 2018 in “Pharmacology & pharmacy” Pumpkin seed products may help improve prostate and bladder health by blocking certain enzymes and hormone receptors.
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February 2010 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.
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August 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ozenoxacin reduces sebum production, helping manage acne.
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Kerascalp hair serum was found to be safe and effective in improving hair growth and strength in people with mild to moderate hair loss.
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February 2013 in “Steroids” Bone mineral and minocycline boost bone cell growth, aiding healing.
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Dermatologists are crucial in providing personalized care for patients with sex development differences.
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May 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.
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October 2022 in “American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology” Higher DHT levels are linked to worse heart changes in severe aortic valve stenosis patients.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Xiaozhi Yufa decoction may help treat hair loss by improving hair growth and reducing inflammation.
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