research The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women
Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.
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research Basics of Hormonal Contraception
Hormonal contraceptives are effective for teens but require careful consideration of side effects and individual health.
research Hair Follicle-Targeting Drug Delivery Strategies for the Management of Hair Follicle-Associated Disorders
New hair follicle-targeting treatments show promise for hair disorders but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
research Hormones and Hair Growth
Different hormones affect hair growth and conditions, with some causing hair loss and others promoting it.
research Androgenization in Women: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial for managing androgenization in women effectively.
research Potential Adverse Effects of Long-Term Testosterone Therapy
Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.
research Expression of mRNA for Androgen Receptor, 5α-Reductase, and 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.
research The Rationale for Physiological Testosterone Replacement in Women
Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.
research Differential Impact of Environmental Factors on Systemic and Localized Autoimmunity
Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
research Perilla Frutescens: A Rich Source of Pharmacologically Active Compounds
Perilla frutescens, an East Asian plant, contains 400 bioactive compounds that have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anticancer effects, and can treat conditions like diabetes, skin allergies, and neurological disorders.
research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
research Synthesis and Study of Some 17a-Aza-D-Homo Steroids as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
The research found that compound 6, a newly created steroid, is more effective at inhibiting 5α-reductase (an enzyme) than current treatments, suggesting it could be a better option for treating urinary tract symptoms in men.
research Trichophyton Tonsurans-Induced Kerion Celsi with Decreased Defensin Expression and Paradoxically Increased Interleukin-17A Production
Terbinafine effectively treated kerion celsi despite disrupted immune responses.
research Biological Profile of Cortexolone 17a-Propionate (CB-03-01), a New Topical and Peripherally Selective Androgen Antagonist
CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.
research Cortexolone 17a-Propionate: Preclinical Profile of a New Topical, Skin Selective, Steroidal Antiandrogen
Clofazimine may be effective for treating ashy dermatosis.
research Emerging Therapies for Acne Vulgaris
New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.
research Altered Expression of Intracellular Toll-Like Receptors in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Patients with Alopecia Areata
Increased Toll-like receptors in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata and could be a target for new treatments.
research Effects of Dihydrotestosterone on Osteoblast Activity in Curdlan-Administered SKG Mice and Osteoprogenitor Cells in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
DHT inhibition may increase spinal bone growth in ankylosing spondylitis.
research Granulomatous Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis Containing Propionibacterium Acnes
A medication may help with hair growth in psoriasis, and a skin condition might be linked to a specific bacteria.
research The Promoter of an Androgen Dependent Gene in the Hamster Flank Organ
Researchers found a gene in hamsters that responds to male hormones and may be indirectly controlled by them.
research Hair Whitening in a Patient with Psoriasis on Adalimumab Reversed After Switching to Ixekizumab
Switching from adalimumab to ixekizumab improved a patient's psoriasis and reversed hair whitening.
research Alopecia Areata: A Complex Cytokine-Driven Disease
Alopecia areata is a hair loss disease caused by complex immune reactions, and new targeted treatments show promise.
research Excessive Hair Growth in a Patient with Psoriatic Erythroderma Following Secukinumab Administration
An elderly man's hair grew back after treatment with secukinumab, possibly due to reduced scalp inflammation or the medication's direct effects.
research Hair Follicle Rejuvenation Induced by Topical Minoxidil in a Humanized Mouse Model of Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil rejuvenates hair follicles and reduces aging signs in male pattern baldness.
research Minoxidil Exerts Skin Rejuvenation Effects in Human Androgenetic Alopecia Xenotransplants In Vivo
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth and has anti-aging effects on hair follicles.
research Ophiasis Alopecia Areata in a Patient With Spondyloarthritis on Secukinumab: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Secukinumab can cause hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.
research Spontaneous Intrinsic Aging in Organ-Cultured Human Skin as a Novel Ex Vivo Assay to Test Anti-Aging Actives
The document concludes that a new method has been developed to test anti-aging substances on human skin, showing that these substances can reduce skin aging signs.
research Down-Regulatory Role of Cholecystokinin on Psoriatic Epidermal Inflammation
Cholecystokinin may help reduce skin inflammation in psoriasis.
research Clinical Snippets: Hair Growth, Androgenetic Alopecia, Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Alopecia Areata
R-spondin2 may help treat hair loss, gene differences could explain baldness, a peptide's regulation is linked to psoriasis, B-defensin gene copies may affect a skin condition's risk and severity, and potential markers and targets for alopecia areata were identified.
research Successful Treatment of Rare Linear Lichen Planopilaris With Ixekizumab
Ixekizumab successfully treated a rare hair loss condition, leading to complete hair regrowth.