research A Dubious Equality: Men, Women, and Cosmetic Surgery
The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.
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research Three-Month Treatment With a Long-Acting Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist of Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Effects on Tissue Androgen Concentration, 5α-Reductase Activity and Androgen Receptor Content
A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Vitamin D Resistant Rickets With Alopecia: A Form of End Organ Resistance to 1,25 Dihydroxy Vitamin D
A girl with rickets and hair loss was found to have a rare condition where her body didn't respond to vitamin D treatment.
research A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Assess the Efficacy of a 24-Week Topical Treatment by Latanoprost 0.1% on Hair Growth and Pigmentation in Healthy Volunteers with Androgenetic Alopecia
Latanoprost 0.1% may effectively treat hair loss.
research Multidisciplinary Treatment of Obesity with a Protein-Sparing Modified Fast: Results in 668 Outpatients
A weight loss program with a special fast helped patients lose an average of 41-47 pounds and improved their health, but maintaining the weight loss was challenging.
research A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss
Biotin supplements may improve hair and nail growth in people with certain deficiencies or conditions, but there's not enough evidence to recommend it for healthy individuals.
research Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies a New Locus JMJD1C at 10q21 That May Influence Serum Androgen Levels in Men
A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.
research A Review of Aging and an Examination of Clinical Methods in the Assessment of Aging Skin. Part 2: Clinical Perspectives and Methods
The document concludes that various clinical methods are used to assess ageing skin and the effectiveness of anti-ageing products.
research Melatonin Increases Anagen Hair Rate in Women With Androgenetic Alopecia or Diffuse Alopecia: Results of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Melatonin helps hair growth in women with hair loss.
research A Histologic Review of 27 Patients with Lichen Planopilaris
The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.
research A Review on Jasmonic Acid and Its Derivatives
Jasmonic acid and its derivatives play important roles in plant health and have potential uses in medicine and agriculture.
research A Systematic Review of Commonly Used Medical Treatments for Hirsutism in Women
Certain medications including flutamide, spironolactone, and others effectively reduce excessive hair growth in women, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.
research A Transition State Analogue of 5′-Methylthioadenosine Phosphorylase Induces Apoptosis in Head and Neck Cancers
research A Review of Acitretin, a Systemic Retinoid for the Treatment of Psoriasis
Acitretin is effective for certain types of psoriasis, safe for long-term use, and often combined with other treatments.
research A Comparison of Intralesional Triamcinolone Hexacetonide and Triamcinolone Acetonide in Alopecia Areata
Both steroids effectively promote hair growth for at least 9 months.
research Minoxidil Versus Nitroglycerin: A Prospective Double-Blind Controlled Trial in Transcutaneous Erection Facilitation for Organic Impotence
Minoxidil works better than nitroglycerin for treating impotence with fewer side effects.
research Ovarian Morphology Is a Marker of Heritable Biochemical Traits in Sisters with Polycystic Ovaries
Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.
research Hair Depigmentation Is a Biological Readout for Pharmacological Inhibition of KIT in Mice and Humans
Hair color loss can indicate the effectiveness of a drug targeting the KIT protein in mice and humans.
research A Clinical Overview of Hair Removal Using Lasers and Light Sources
Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.
research A New Catalyst for Organic Synthesis: Mercuric Triflate
Mercuric triflate is an effective catalyst for various organic reactions, working well at room temperature with high yields.
research Biotinidase Deficiency: A Survey of 10 Cases
Biotin treatment improves symptoms of biotinidase deficiency, but some neurological damage may be permanent.
research Viral-Associated Trichodysplasia Spinulosa: A Case with Electron Microscopic and Molecular Detection of the Trichodysplasia Spinulosa-Associated Human Polyomavirus
A rare skin condition was confirmed to be associated with a specific virus in a young girl.
research A Human Folliculoid Microsphere Assay for Exploring Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions in the Human Hair Follicle
HFMs can help study hair growth and test potential hair growth drugs.
research A New Path in Defining Light Parameters for Hair Growth: Discovery and Modulation of Photoreceptors in Human Hair Follicle
Blue light promotes hair growth by interacting with specific receptors in hair follicles.
research A Subpopulation of Itch-Sensing Neurons Marked by Ret and Somatostatin Expression
Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
research A Mixed Methods Survey of Social Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression, and Wig Use in Alopecia
Many people with alopecia experience high levels of social anxiety, anxiety, and depression, and while wigs can boost confidence, they may also cause anxiety.
research A Small Multigene Hydroxyproline-O-Galactosyltransferase Family Functions in Arabinogalactan-Protein Glycosylation, Growth, and Development in Arabidopsis
Three genes in Arabidopsis are important for plant growth and development by affecting sugar attachment to proteins.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Multicenter Review of 82 Patients
Early onset and pustules indicate severe hair follicle inflammation, and while antibiotics help, the condition often worsens after treatment stops.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-Alpha-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
research Five-Year Results of a Prospective Very Low-Calorie Diet or Conventional Weight Loss Program in Type 2 Diabetes
The intensive conventional diet with exercise led to better long-term weight loss and health improvements than the very low calorie diet in obese type 2 diabetics.