research The influence of androgens on insulin resistance
Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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research Neurosteroidogenesis Today: Novel Targets for Neuroactive Steroid Synthesis and Action and Their Relevance for Translational Research
New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.
research K channel therapeutics at the bedside
Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.
research Potassium channel openers: pharmacological and clinical aspects
Potassium channel openers could help treat cardiovascular diseases and asthma but require better targeting to specific tissues for effective use.
research Minoxidil in severe hypertension with renal failure
Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure without major side effects.
research Endocrine control of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Hormones and metabolism play a complex role in prostate enlargement, and more research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Side-Effects of Spironolactone Therapy in the Hirsute Woman
Spironolactone can cause side effects like irregular bleeding, but lower doses may reduce these effects and still improve hirsutism.
research Clinical Aspects and Spectrum of Illness of TSS: Overview
Toxic Shock Syndrome progresses quickly, often involves multiple organs, and is linked to Staphylococcus aureus toxins, with treatment options available but diagnostic challenges remaining.
research Comparison of finasteride versus spironolactone in the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hair growth better, but spironolactone has more side effects.
research Improvement of endothelial function with metformin and rosiglitazone treatment in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin and rosiglitazone improve blood vessel function in women with PCOS, with metformin also reducing insulin resistance and testosterone levels.
research Development and Evaluation of a Novel Delivery System Containing Phytophospholipid Complex for Skin Aging
The cream with orange peel and liquorice extracts may help reduce skin aging.
research Treatment with and withdrawal from finasteride alter ethanol intake patterns in male C57BL/6J mice: Potential role of endogenous neurosteroids?
Finasteride affects alcohol intake in male mice, possibly due to neurosteroids.
research A comparison between spironolactone and spironolactone plus finasteride in the treatment of hirsutism
Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.
research High-performance liquid chromatography–diode array and electrospray-mass spectrometry analysis of non-allowed substances in cosmetic products for preventing hair loss and other hormone-dependent skin diseases
The method effectively identifies banned substances in hair loss and skin disease cosmetics.
research Androgens and Antiandrogens
Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
research Periorbital facial rejuvenation; applied anatomy and pre-operative assessment
Good preoperative assessment is crucial for safe and effective eyelid and brow cosmetic surgery.
research Photobiomodulation: The Clinical Applications of Low-Level Light Therapy
Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective method for skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, wound healing, body contouring, and hair growth, but more well-designed trials are needed for confirmation.
research Enhanced remyelination during late pregnancy: involvement of the GABAergic system
Late pregnancy helps repair brain damage in rats due to the GABAergic system.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: Regrowth following cessation of sunscreen on the forehead
Stopping sunscreen use on the forehead led to hair regrowth in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Successful treatment of female-pattern hair loss with spironolactone in a 9-year-old girl
Spironolactone successfully treated hair loss in a 9-year-old girl.
research Spironolactone for the Treatment of Acne: A 4-Year Retrospective Study
Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating acne with minimal side effects.
research Anatomic Considerations in Rhytidectomy
Knowing detailed head and neck anatomy is crucial for safe and effective facelift surgery.
research Keratin‐based particles for protection and restoration of hair properties
Keratin-based particles safely improve hair strength, smoothness, and heat protection.
research A Study of the Expression of Small Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels (SK1-3) in Sensory Endings of Muscle Spindles and Lanceolate Endings of Hair Follicles in the Rat
SK2 channels help control sensory signals in rat muscle spindles and hair follicles.
research Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone can reduce hair growth and testosterone in hirsutism, but is less effective than combined treatments.
research Increased frequency of the DI genotype of the angiotensin-I converting enzyme and association of the II genotype with insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome
The study suggests certain ACE gene variations are more common in women with PCOS and may be linked to increased insulin resistance.
research Oral Contraceptives as Anti-Androgenic Treatment of Acne
Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.
research Lanostane-type triterpenes from the sclerotium of Inonotus obliquus (Chaga mushrooms) as proproliferative agents on human follicle dermal papilla cells
Chaga mushrooms contain compounds that may promote hair growth better than common treatments.
research Androgen Receptor (AR) Gene (CAG)n and (GGN)n Length Polymorphisms and Symptoms in Young Males With Long-Lasting Adverse Effects After Finasteride Use Against Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride side effects in young men may be linked to specific gene variations.
research Role of liposomal drug-delivery system in cosmetics
Liposomes improve the delivery and effectiveness of cosmetic ingredients but face challenges like cost and stability.