research The connection of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors to the development of depression
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
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480-510 / 1000+ results research Understanding sex and gender disparities in COVID-19 mortality: a narrative review beyond biology
Gender and social factors, not just biology, affect COVID-19 death rates.
research Double Knockdown of the Androgen Receptor Target Genes DKK1 and SFRP1 Does Not Potentiate the Hair Growth-Promoting Effect of SFRP1 Silencing in Healthy Human Hair Follicles Ex Vivo
Silencing SFRP1 alone promotes hair growth, but adding DKK1 does not help.
research Real-World Experience of Clascoterone Cream 1% in Acne Management: Case Series and Canadian Experience
Clascoterone cream effectively reduces acne severity and is safe for patients 12 and older.
research On the effects of testosterone on brain behavioral functions
Testosterone affects brain behavior in complex and varied ways.
research Phytochemicals for Hair Health Targeting Growth Signaling Molecules in Hair Follicular Stem Cells: A New Strategy for Hair Growth
Natural extracts may promote hair growth with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
research Early androgenetic alopecia as a possible indicator of diabetes mellitus and its link to cardiovascular risks: a cross-sectional study
Early hair loss may indicate a higher risk of diabetes in young and middle-aged adults.
research Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Diagnosis among Health Care Providers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Healthcare providers in Addis Ababa need better education and training for diagnosing PCOS.
research Hyaluronate Fragments Reverse Skin Atrophy by a CD44-Dependent Mechanism
Hyaluronate fragments can help reverse skin thinning by working with the CD44 receptor.
research Role of EZH2 in Uterine Gland Development
EZH2 is crucial for uterine gland development and female fertility.
research Emerging interactions between skin stem cells and their niches
Skin stem cells interacting with their environment is crucial for maintaining and regenerating skin and hair, and understanding this can help develop new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
research Generating iPSCs with a High-Efficient, Non-Invasive Method—An Improved Way to Cultivate Keratinocytes from Plucked Hair for Reprogramming
The conclusion is that the new method makes collecting cells from plucked hair to create stem cells more efficient and less invasive.
research Safety of Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia with Respect to Gynecologic Malignancies
Spironolactone is safe for treating female hair loss, but the safety of other drugs is uncertain.
research Finasteride delays atherosclerosis progression in mice and is associated with a reduction in plasma cholesterol in men
Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.
research Effects of lifelong testosterone exposure on health and disease using Mendelian randomization
Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
research The Search for the Causes of Common Hyperandrogenism, 1965 to Circa 2015
Significant progress was made in understanding androgen excess disorders, but much is still unknown.
research Author response: Effects of lifelong testosterone exposure on health and disease using Mendelian randomization
Long-term high testosterone levels can improve bone density and reduce body fat but may increase the risk of prostate cancer and high blood pressure.
research Sex-Related Differences in the Pharmacological Response in SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Dyslipidemia, and Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review
Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
research Female doping: observations from a data lake study in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Finland
Many women who have used performance-enhancing drugs in Finland show high rates of mental health and substance use issues, and most have normal red blood cell counts.
research Decision letter: Effects of lifelong testosterone exposure on health and disease using Mendelian randomization
Increased free testosterone can lead to stronger bones and less body fat but also higher risks of prostate cancer, hair loss, spine issues, and high blood pressure.
research Bioengineering the Hair Follicle
Bioengineering can potentially treat hair loss by regenerating hair follicles and cloning hair, but the process is complex and needs more research.
research Primary cicatricial alopecias are characterized by dysregulation of shared gene expression pathways
Similar treatments might work for different types of scarring hair loss.
research The Endocrine Control of the Hair Follicle
research Oral Minoxidil for Alopecia Treatment: Risks, Benefits, and Recommendations
Low-dose oral minoxidil can effectively promote hair growth but requires careful monitoring for safety.
research Skin abnormalities generated by temporally controlled RXRα mutations in mouse epidermis
RXRα is crucial for hair growth and skin cell function.
research The Anti-atopic Lotions Containing Fucoidan Extracted from Ecklonia Cava Impact on Hairless Mice Atopic Dermatitis Skin
Lotion with fucoidan from brown seaweed improved skin and reduced allergy symptoms in mice with dermatitis.
research Role of Csdc2 in Regulating Secondary Hair Follicle Growth in Cashmere Goats
Csdc2 helps hair growth in cashmere goats by regulating specific genes.
research 2022 Update on Prostate Cancer Epidemiology and Risk Factors—A Systematic Review
Prostate cancer is common, but risk can be reduced by avoiding smoking, unhealthy diet, inactivity, certain medications, and risky jobs.
research Sex differences in arterial hypertension
Women may need different blood pressure guidelines than men for heart disease prevention.
research JAMA Dermatology—The Year in Review, 2021
In 2021, JAMA Dermatology published significant findings on skin conditions post-COVID vaccination, melanoma surveillance, atopic dermatitis treatments, and confirmed that sun protection does not harm bone health.