research Lifestyle Drugs: Ethical and Practical Issues
The article concludes that a balance is needed between individual healthcare needs and societal resources when it comes to lifestyle drugs, with a call for compassionate policy application.
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research Evolution of Hair Restoration Surgery: Donor Dominance and Follicular Unit Transplantation
Hair restoration surgery redistributes existing hair to achieve a natural look, with visible regrowth in 3-4 months and rare complications, mostly aesthetic.
research Seaweeds as Source of Bioactive Substances and Skin Care Therapy: Cosmeceuticals, Algotherapy, and Thalassotherapy
Seaweeds have beneficial compounds for skin care, including anti-aging and protective effects.
research Lasers, Lights, and Compounds for Hair Loss in Aesthetics
Minoxidil is the main over-the-counter treatment for hair loss, with other options like finasteride, latanoprost, retinoic acid, antioxidants, biotin, nutraceuticals, and platelet-rich plasma therapy also showing promise.
research Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: Treatable and Worth Treating
Treating hair loss in both men and women is effective and improves quality of life.
research Hair Loss in Women: Medical and Cosmetic Approaches to Increase Scalp Hair Fullness
Female pattern hair loss can be treated with medications, surgery, and cosmetic products, considering its psychological impact.
research Voltammetric Reduction of Finasteride at Mercury Electrode and Its Determination in Tablets
New, cheaper method measures finasteride in tablets accurately and quickly.
research The Impact of Growth Factors in Platelet-Rich Plasma Combination Therapy for Androgenic Alopecia
PRP therapy with specific growth factors improves hair density and thickness in androgenic alopecia.
research Formulation and Characterization of Transethosomes for Enhanced Transdermal Delivery of Propranolol Hydrochloride
The new gel improves skin delivery of a drug, potentially reducing dose frequency and side effects.
research Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
research Matrix Effect in Quantitative LC/MS/MS Analyses of Biological Fluids: A Method for Determination of Finasteride in Human Plasma at Picogram Per Milliliter Concentrations
Method detects finasteride in plasma at very low concentrations.
research Mushroom Cosmetics: The Present and Future
Mushrooms have beneficial properties for skin and hair care products and have great potential for future cosmetic use.
research Common Urologic Diseases in Older Men and Their Treatment: How They Impact Fertility
Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.
research Engineered Exosomes Biopotentiated Hydrogel Promote Hair Follicle Growth via Reprogramming the Perifollicular Microenvironment
The new hydrogel treatment promotes faster hair growth and better skin health for hair loss.
research Identification of Finasteride Metabolites in Human Bile and Urine by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Finasteride breakdown products found in bile and urine, helps understand drug safety and effectiveness.
research Multiple Readout Assay for Hormonal (Androgenic and Antiandrogenic) and Cytotoxic Activity of Plant and Fungal Extracts Based on Differential Prostate Cancer Cell Line Behavior
The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.
research Use of Vibrating Anesthetic Device Reduces the Pain of Mesotherapy Injections: A Randomized Split-Scalp Study
A vibrating anesthetic device significantly reduces pain during mesotherapy for hair loss without complications.
research Bioactives in Chinese Proprietary Medicine Modulate 5α-Reductase Activity and Gene Expression Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia
Chinese medicine may help treat hair loss by affecting genes and enzyme activity.
research Correcting Problems in Hair Restoration Surgery: An Update
New techniques in hair restoration surgery can fix unnatural results from old methods, improving patient self-esteem.
research The Spectrum of Nephrocutaneous Diseases and Associations
Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.
research Does Epinephrine Influence Post-Surgical Effluvium?
Epinephrine does not significantly affect the severity of hair loss after surgery.
research Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome – A Treatable Condition?
Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is treatable, with behavioral therapy as a recommended first option and other treatments available for more severe cases.
research The Involvement of Androgens in Human Hair Growth
Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
research High-Resolution Mass Spectrometric Investigation of the Phase I and II Metabolites of Finasteride in Pig Plasma, Urine, and Bile
Finasteride metabolites found in pigs match human studies, making pigs a valid model for human drug research.
research Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation
Follicular Unit Transplantation is a precise hair restoration technique that requires careful planning and a skilled team, and Follicular Unit Extraction offers a less invasive option.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
research Low-Level Light Therapy and Hair Loss
Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
research A Practitioner's Guide to Hair Loss Part 1: History, Biology, Genetics, Prevention, Conventional Treatments, and Herbals
The document concludes that hair loss is influenced by genetics and other factors, and while treatments like finasteride can help, they have limitations and side effects.
research Three Months Extended-Release Microspheres Prepared by Multi-Microchannel Microfluidics in Beagle Dog Models
A new device, IVL-PPF Microsphere®, was created to deliver a hair loss drug for up to 3 months with one injection, potentially replacing daily pills.
research Dermatologic Care of Hair in Transgender Patients: A Systematic Review of Literature
Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.