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The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
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840-870 / 1000+ results research An Open Randomized Comparative Study of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Cyproterone Acetate with and without the GnRH Analogue Goserelin in the Long-Term Treatment of Hirsutism
The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.
research Comparative GC-MS Based In vitro Assays of 5α-Reductase Activity Using Rat Liver S9 Fraction
The S9 fraction with GC-IDMS is effective for measuring 5α-reductase activity.
research Baseline Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Stratifies Early Trichoscopic Response to Platelet-Rich Plasma–Based Regimens in Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Real-World Cohort with Internal Validation Using an Interpretable Neural Network
A high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio may predict poor response to hair loss treatment.
research Black Hairy Tongue After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: An Unrecognized Cutaneous Presentation of Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Black hairy tongue can be an early sign of graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplants.
research Re: Clomiphene Citrate and Human Chorionic Gonadotropin are Both Effective in Restoring Testosterone in Hypogonadism: A Short-Course Randomized Study
Clomiphene citrate is a cheap and simple treatment for low testosterone that works as well as human chorionic gonadotropin, alone or combined, especially for men who want to keep their fertility.
research A randomized double blind, vehicle controlled bilateral comparison study of the efficacy and safety of finasteride 0.5% solution in combination with intense pulsed light in the treatment of facial hirsutism*
Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
research Exploring the Clinical and Investigational Profile of Females With Hirsutism at a Tertiary Care Center
PCOS is the main cause of hirsutism, often linked to insulin resistance.
research Human gene correlation analysis (HGCA): A tool for the identification of transcriptionally co-expressed genes
The HGCA tool helps identify genes that work together by analyzing their co-expression patterns.
research Correlation of Serum 3α-Androstanediol Glucuronide with Acne and Chest Hair Density in Men
Higher levels of a specific hormone are linked to more chest hair and acne in men.
research Diagnosing Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
Mild essential fatty acid deficiency can cause health issues and is worsened by low-fat diets.
research Diagnosis of hyperandrogenism: Biochemical criteria
The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.
research An Occult Leydig Cell Tumour in a Postmenopausal Woman Presenting with Alopecia and Hirsutism: A Case Report
Surgery removed an ovarian tumor, improving her symptoms and normalizing testosterone levels.
research Effects of tocotrienol supplementation on hair growth in human volunteers.
Tocotrienol supplements significantly increased hair growth in people with hair loss.
research Test yolk buffer and antisperm antibodies—interaction?
Finasteride is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for hirsutism.
research Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome: History, causes, phenotype and research advances
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome causes rapid aging due to a gene mutation, with no cure yet, but research may lead to better treatments.
research Omega-6 highly unsaturated fatty acids in Leydig cells facilitate male sex hormone production
Omega-6 fats in certain cells boost male hormone production.
research Compounded Testosterone Troches TO OPTIMIZE HEALTH AND THE TESTOSTERONE CONTROVERSY.
Properly administered testosterone therapy is safe and effective but often not covered by insurance.
research Hyperprolactinemia in patients with high TSH levels with both clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism
People with both obvious and not-so-obvious underactive thyroid issues often have higher levels of the hormone prolactin.
research Association between exogenous testosterone use and new diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa: A case series
Exogenous testosterone use may be linked to developing hidradenitis suppurativa.
research (192) Evaluating Effect of hCG and hCG+rFSH Therapy on Ejaculation Disorders in Middle-Aged Men: A Case Study
The therapies improved ejaculation disorders and sexual function in middle-aged men.
research hsa_circ_0002980 prevents proliferation, migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition of liver cancer cells through microRNA-1303/cell adhesion molecule 2 axis
hsa_circ_0002980 can help stop liver cancer cells from growing and spreading.
research Effect of human hair keratin on the function of rat liver,renal,heart and hematology profile
Hair keratin doesn't significantly affect rat organ function but may help detect early rejection through blood changes.
research SUN-105 A Classic Case of Ovarian Hyperthecosis
Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss, and surgery can help improve these symptoms.
research Non-Covalent Cross-Linking Hydrogel: A New Method for Visceral Hemostasis
The new collagen and tannic acid hydrogel effectively stops bleeding and aids tissue repair better than current options.
research The Role of Non-Aromatizable Testosterone Metabolite in Metabolic Pathways
Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.
research Quantitative analysis of 34 sex (pro)hormones, conjugates and bioactive oxidation products thereof in human plasma by GC- and LC-MS/MS and systematic investigation of overestimations of analyte concentrations not accounted for by method validation
The method accurately measures sex hormones in human plasma but can have small errors.
research 568 Evaluating results of an interferon-γ release assay in patients with autoimmune skin disease on hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine may cause false results in tuberculosis tests for patients with autoimmune skin diseases.
research Testosterone Analysis in Hair
The method shows hair testosterone levels reflect those in saliva, but are affected by various factors and may indicate a risk for heart attack.
research A population pharmacokinetic model for individualized regimens of finasteride according to CYP3A5 genotype and liver function
Finasteride dosages should be adjusted based on CYP3A5 genotype and liver function to avoid side effects.