12 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Baicalin may help reduce excessive male hormone levels in PCOS.
8 citations
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December 2022 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.
7 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Genetics, hormones, and microbiome changes contribute to hidradenitis suppurativa.
5 citations
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December 2022 in “Viruses” Antiandrogens may help prevent or treat COVID-19 by blocking virus entry into cells.
5 citations
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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.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Biotechnology Letters” Researchers found four natural compounds that can change DHT levels in prostate cancer cells.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Andrology” Finasteride changes hormone levels and certain proteins in rats, but these effects can be reversed after stopping the drug.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Arhivʺ vnutrennej mediciny” Hormonal imbalances can cause hair loss, and understanding them can help develop better treatments.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Endocrine Connections” DHEA is the main sex steroid in cerebrospinal fluid, and testosterone in the fluid comes from the blood.
July 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Major depression disorder increases the risk of alopecia areata, and vice versa.
January 2024 in “Journal of lipid research” Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.
January 2024 in “Biomedicines” Using stem cells from hair follicles to treat female hair loss is safe and effective after six months.
November 2023 in “Brain Sciences” Some medications might contribute to male infertility, with finasteride showing a high number of reports.
February 2023 in “Vaccines” COVID-19 may harm male reproductive health and lower testosterone levels, potentially affecting fertility and causing erectile dysfunction. More research is needed.
October 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.
September 2025 in “Deleted Journal” Blocking androgen receptors boosts macrophages' ability to clear certain bacteria.
August 2024 in “Archives of Women s Mental Health” Women with PCOS have more depression and stress due to high androgen levels, not obesity or insulin resistance.
The conclusion is that there's a link between high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and certain skin conditions, regardless of obesity.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” Metformin is less effective in men with early-onset hair loss.
15 citations
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August 2010 in “Fertility and sterility” Metformin works better for adolescent girls with PCOS who have certain genetic variations.
November 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Medicine” DNAJB9 cfRNA could help diagnose and treat female hair loss.
70 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” PCOS involves hormonal imbalance, cysts, and ovulation issues, affecting health and increasing disease risks.
22 citations
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October 2011 in “Bone” Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.
10 citations
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May 2025 in “Nutrition & Metabolism” Metabolic syndrome is linked to skin diseases, requiring integrated treatment and monitoring.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Diagnostics” High androgen levels cause skin issues in PCOS, affecting quality of life.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Quercetin may help improve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
6 citations
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June 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Honokiol from Magnolia plants may be beneficial for treating various skin conditions and promoting hair growth.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Biomolecules” Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Red Ginseng Extract helps hair grow and improves skin health by stimulating cell growth and enhancing the body's antioxidant defense system.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Combining different drugs can improve hair loss treatment.