research Alert to US physicians: DHEA, widely used as an OTC androgen supplement, may exacerbate COVID-19
The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
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810-840 / 1000+ results research Treatment of Hirsutism, Acne and Alopecia with Cyproterone Acetate
Cyproterone acetate was effective in treating acne, hirsutism, and alopecia with few side effects.
research An Interesting Case of Hepatic Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
A woman had a rare liver tumor causing male-like physical changes, highlighting the need for thorough checks when such symptoms appear.
research Epitestosterone
Epitestosterone may counteract testosterone's effects and has roles in body processes like prostate growth and hair distribution.
research Combined oral pulse and topical corticosteroid therapy for severe alopecia areata in children: a long-term follow-up study
The combined therapy was effective and safe for children with severe alopecia areata.
research COVID-19 and androgenic status: testosterone or dihydrotestosterone have a pivotal role?
Higher dihydrotestosterone may be linked to more inflammation in COVID-19 patients with low testosterone.
research Parenteral and Oral Cyproterone Acetate Treatment in Severe Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate implants were more effective at reducing facial hair and improving skin in severe hirsutism than oral treatment.
research Brain–skin connection: The contemporary perspective through neuroendocrinology
Stress can affect skin and hair health through hormones.
research Scalp Discoid Lupus Treated with Intralesional Corticosteroids: Prompt Efficacy and Full Hair Regrowth
Intralesional corticosteroids effectively treat scalp Discoid Lupus and restore hair.
research Evaluation of the serum level of regulation upon activation of normal T-cell expressed and secreted protein in different types of alopecia areata
research Effect of Age on Local Action of Adrenocortical Hormones.
Adrenocortical extract is less effective at stopping hair growth in young rats than in adult rats.
research Serum levels of testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate in females with acne and/or female pattern hair loss
No strong link between testosterone or DHEAS levels and acne or hair loss in females.
research 51826 PRO-C22 - A Novel Serological Biomarker of Tissue Damage is Associated with Disease Severity, Disease Activity, and Systemic Inflammation in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
PRO-C22 can help diagnose and monitor the severity of hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Cutaneous Manifestations and Their Relationship with Serum Testosterone and DHEAS Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross‑Sectional Clinical Study
Hirsutism and acne indicate high androgen levels in women with PCOS, and early treatment can improve symptoms and quality of life.
research Efficacy of intralesional betamethasone versus triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of alopecia areata
Triamcinolone acetonide and betamethasone 1.75 mg/ml are both effective for treating alopecia areata.
research Cyproterone acetate for hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate with estradiol may subjectively improve excessive hair growth in women, but it's not clinically better than other treatments.
research IMPROVEMENT OF ALOPECIA AND DECREASES IN HAIR CORTISOL AND DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE CONCENTRATIONS AFTER THE TOPICAL USE OF PLANT EXTRACTS IN MEN WITH ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Plant extracts in shampoo improved hair thickness and density in men with hair loss.
research Anti-androgenetic effect of diphlorethohydroxycarmalol on testosterone-induced hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase and promoting Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in human dermal papilla cells
Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol may help treat hair loss better than current medications.
research Efficacy and safety of a new clobetasol propionate 0.05% foam in alopecia areata: a randomized, double‐blind placebo‐controlled trial
The new clobetasol propionate foam is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
research Sex Steroids, Precursors, and Metabolite Deficiencies in Men With Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism and Panhypopituitarism: A GCMS-Based Comparative Study
Men with isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism have partial steroid deficiencies, while those with panhypopituitarism have severe deficiencies.
research Total testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio assessed by LC-MS/MS predicts a worse metabolic profile not only in PCOS patients
A higher testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio may indicate worse metabolic health in women.
research A randomized comparative study between intralesional vitamin D3 and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of alopecia areata
Vitamin D3 is a safe and effective alternative to steroids for treating alopecia areata, with fewer side effects.
research [ADRENOCORTICAL CARCINOMA].
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare, aggressive adrenal gland cancer with a poor outlook.
research Correlation between high hair cortisol level and intracranial aneurysm rupture
High levels of cortisol in hair are linked to a greater risk of brain aneurysm rupture.
research 0054 Treg-targeted therapies restrain disease in a murine model of alopecia areata
Enhancing Tregs can protect against alopecia areata.
research Atypical Cushing's Syndrome in Dogs: Arguments For and Against
The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.
research Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol, Isolated from Ishige okamurae, Increases Prostaglandin E2through the Expression of Cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 in HaCaT Human Keratinocytes
A compound from brown algae boosts the production of a certain inflammatory substance in skin cells.
research Androstanediolglucuronide: A parameter for peripheral androgen activity before and during therapy with cyproterone acetate
3α-AdiolG is a good marker for androgen activity in women with excessive hair growth and decreases with anti-androgen treatment.
research Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A case report and literature review
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, has a poor prognosis, and requires early diagnosis and ongoing treatment.
research Gonadal Function in Men with Cushing Syndrome
Men with low testosterone or breast growth should be checked for Cushing syndrome.