physiological mediators of human host such as androgenic hormones interfere pathogenic fungal growth. it has been revealed that the growth of yeasts as well as of dermatophytes is influenced by human androgenic hormones in vitro. in this reason for in vivo condition, the andrgenic hormones level must be measured in patients with dermatophytosis and healthy individuals. to this purpose we measur...

OBJECTIVE The relationship between musculoskeletal injuries and anabolic-androgenic steroids is not well understood. The purpose of our study was to investigate the association between self-reported anabolic-androgenic steroids use and the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in a unique group of retired professional football players. DESIGN A general health questionnaire was completed by 2...

Prostate cancer, acne, seborrhea, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia are well recognized to depend upon an excess or increased sensitivity to androgens or to be at least sensitive to androgens. It thus seems logical to use antiandrogens as therapeutic agents to prevent androgens from binding to the androgen receptor. The two predominant naturally occurring androgens are testosterone (T) and dih...

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Low level laser therapy (LLLT) has been used to promote hair growth. A double-blind randomized controlled trial was undertaken to define the safety and physiologic effects of LLLT on males with androgenic alopecia. METHODS Forty-four males (18-48 yo, Fitzpatrick I-IV, Hamilton-Norwood IIa-V) were recruited. A transition zone scalp site was selected; hairs were trimme...

background: polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and is the most common cause of infertility due to anovulation. there is no single criterion for the diagnosis of this syndrome. objective: the purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of pcos and its associated complications in iranian women using meta-analysis method....