androgeniche

Androgeniche is an adjective used in some languages, notably Italian, to describe properties, substances, or processes related to androgens, the male sex hormones. In English, the direct equivalent is androgenic. The term is used in pharmacology, endocrinology, and physiology to indicate that something acts through or resembles androgens.

Androgens, including testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and certain synthetic compounds, exert their effects by binding to androgen receptors in target cells. This receptor-ligand interaction alters gene expression and can drive the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, influence libido and muscle mass, and affect the skin, hair follicles, and reproductive tissues.

Clinical and biological contexts distinguish androgenic from anabolic effects. Androgenic effects refer specifically to the development and maintenance of male traits, while anabolic effects relate to tissue-building processes. The balance can be modulated by enzymes such as 5-alpha reductase, which converts testosterone to DHT and by receptor distribution.

Common topics associated with androgenic activity include androgenic alopecia (pattern hair loss), hirsutism, acne, and disorders of androgen excess or deficiency. Treatments may involve hormone replacement therapy, anti-androgen medications to block receptor activation, or agents that alter hormone synthesis.

Linguistic note: while androgeniche is used in some languages, the widely accepted English term is androgenic or androgen-related. See also androgen receptor, testosterone, dihydrotestosterone.