research 4 Anti-androgens in gynaecological practice
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne in women by blocking androgens in the skin and also works as a contraceptive.
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Sex and race affect immune responses and treatment outcomes in Hidradenitis suppurativa.
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research Synthesis of Spiro[cyclohexane-1,2?-[2H]indene] derivatives as inhibitors of steroid 5?-reductase
Compound 15a was effective in inhibiting 5α-reductase.
research Localized demodicosis due to Demodex cati on the muzzle of two cats treated with inhalant glucocorticoids
Demodicosis should be considered in cats with facial skin issues exposed to inhalant glucocorticoids.
research Weekly azathioprine pulse versus betamethasone oral mini-pulse in the treatment of moderate-to-severe alopecia areata
Weekly azathioprine pulse is a better alternative to corticosteroids for treating alopecia areata due to fewer side effects.
research Analysis of hair cortisol levels in captive chimpanzees: Effect of various methods on cortisol stability and variability
Hair cortisol analysis is a reliable tool for monitoring long-term stress in captive chimpanzees if certain variables are controlled.
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, suggesting early treatment can help.
research Heterozygous 21‐hydroxylasedeficiency as a cause of hyperandrogenism
A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.
research Tacrolimus in Dermatologic Disorders
Topical tacrolimus is safe and effective for skin conditions, but oral tacrolimus has serious side effects.
research Histopathologic prognostic factors for alopecia areata treated by intralesional corticosteroid
Certain scalp tissue features can predict how well alopecia areata responds to steroid injections.
research Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency : A Case Report
A man's health improved after treating his undiagnosed adrenal insufficiency, which caused fatigue and weight loss.
research Intracrine testosterone activation in human pancreatic β cells stimulates insulin secretion.
Testosterone in our bodies helps increase insulin secretion from the pancreas.
research Increased frequency of heterozygoshy for the 21 hydroxylase deficiency among hersute females
Women with excessive hair growth or polycystic ovary disease may more often carry a gene variant for 21 hydroxylase deficiency.
research Steroid 5α-reductases and 3α-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases: key enzymes in androgen metabolism
Key enzymes control androgen levels, affecting hormone activity and potential treatments.
research Hirsutism: Evaluation and treatment
Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
research Comparative Study between Intralesional Pentoxifylline and Steroid in Localized Alopecia Areata
Corticosteroids regrow hair better and faster than pentoxifylline for alopecia areata.
research Alopecia areata in a renal transplant recipient on cyclosporin
A kidney transplant patient on cyclosporin experienced unexpected severe hair loss, which improved with treatment adjustments.
research Potential synergistic effects of Haedoksamul-tang and Finasteride of on 5α-reductase inhibition and proliferation of human follicle dermal papilla cells
HST and HST/F promote hair growth and may help treat alopecia.
research Intralesional steroids for alopecia areata
Intralesional steroids can help regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients but have side effects.
research Alopecia Areata, triggered by psychological stress and successfully treated with a Janus kinase inhibitor. Case report
Stress-related hair loss was reversed with a special medication.
research A high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry assay of the androgenic neurosteroid 3α-androstanediol (5α-androstane-3α,17β-diol) in plasma
Testosterone increases 3α-androstanediol levels, which can be blocked by finasteride.
research A new compound heterozygous frameshift mutation in the type II 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3 beta-HSD) gene causes salt-wasting 3 beta-HSD deficiency congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
A genetic mutation in a specific gene causes a salt-wasting condition in a Pakistani girl and her family.
research BIOACTIVE AND PERIPHERAL ANDROGENS IN PREPUBERTAL SIMPLE HYPERTRICHOSIS
Girls with prepubertal simple hypertrichosis have higher dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels.
research Biosynthesis of Dihydrotestosterone by a Pathway that Does Not Require Testosterone as an Intermediate in the SZ95 Sebaceous Gland Cell Line
Dihydrotestosterone can be made from dehydroepiandrosterone in skin cells without needing testosterone.
research Cutaneous Atrophy and Alopecia After Greater Occipital Nerve Injection Using Triamcinolone
Triamcinolone injections for headaches can cause skin thinning and hair loss.
research Ovarian and Adrenal Androgens and Their Link to High Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Levels: A Prospective Controlled Study
Women with a certain type of tumor had higher levels of pregnancy hormone and male hormones, which decreased after treatment.
research Alopecia with male-pattern androgenetic alopecia linked to an adrenal tumor: a case report
Adrenal tumors can cause hair loss and high testosterone in women.
research Stress-induced Interaction of Skin Immune Cells, Hormones, and Neurotransmitters
Stress can worsen skin diseases by affecting immune cells, hormones, and neurotransmitters in the skin.
research Class IIa HDAC4 and HDAC7 cooperatively regulate gene transcription in Th17 cell differentiation
HDAC4 and HDAC7 are crucial for Th17 cell development and could be targeted to treat inflammatory diseases.