research Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
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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 Scalp Hypothermia as a Preventative Measure for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Review of Controlled Clinical Trials
Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Detection of Male Hypogonadism in Patients with Post COVID-19 Condition
Nearly half of the studied men with long COVID had low testosterone, including younger men.
research Hair Cycle and Alopecia X in Dogs
Alopecia X in dogs is a cosmetic issue, not a hormonal disorder, and harmful treatments should be avoided.
research Skin, Hair, and Beyond: The Impact of Menopause
Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.
research Towards The Validation Of Endogenous Steroid Testing In Wildlife Hair
Hair analysis for stress and reproductive hormones in wildlife needs more research for accuracy across species.
research Microstructure of Defective Mink Guard Hair
Defective mink guard hairs have split tips and missing cuticle cells, causing a metallic sheen.
research An Unusual Presentation of X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy
A man with X-ALD improved after treatment, highlighting the need to consider X-ALD in similar patients and test their relatives.
research Is Hormonal Treatment Still an Option in Acne Today?
Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
research Neuroendocrinology of Epithelial Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.
research Biology of the Hair Follicle: The Basics
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
research A Practical Approach to Feline Symmetrical Alopecia
The conclusion is to thoroughly test for causes of cat hair loss and treat accordingly, considering medication only after serious conditions are ruled out.
research Acne as a Chronic Systemic Disease
Acne is a chronic disease linked to various systemic conditions and has significant psychological and social effects.
research Alopecia Areata: Comprehensive Overview and Management
The document concludes that alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with no cure, but various treatments exist that require personalized approaches.
research An Optimal Combination of Inositol and Phytic Acid Effectively Promotes Hair Growth
Inositol and phytic acid together increase hair growth and density.
research Hair Follicle as a Target of Stress Hormones and Autoimmune Reactions
Stress hormones and autoimmune reactions can cause hair loss.
research Immunology of the Human Nail Apparatus: The Nail Matrix Is a Site of Relative Immune Privilege
The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
research Immune Privilege Collapse And Alopecia Development: Is Stress A Factor
Stress may trigger hair loss by affecting immune protection in hair follicles.
research Treatment of Androgenic Disorders in Women: Acne, Hirsutism, and Alopecia
Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.
research Clinical and Hormonal Effects of the 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride in Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.
research Iatrogenic Male Infertility
Medical treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy can harm sperm production, so freezing sperm before treatment is important for men who want children later.
research Current Concepts in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Acne
Acne is caused by increased sebum, abnormal skin shedding, bacteria, and inflammation, not dirt; treatments vary from creams to antibiotics or isotretinoin, with severe cases needing a dermatologist's care.
research Synergistic Effect of Bismuth Subgallate and Borneol on Skin Wound Healing
Bismuth subgallate and borneol together improve skin wound healing better than when used separately or compared to other treatments.
research Sex Steroid Synthesis in Human Skin In Situ: The Roles of Aromatase and Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein in the Homeostasis of Human Skin
Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
research Acne Syndromes and Mosaicism
Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.
research Hyperandrogenism-Insulin Resistance-Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome
The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.
research Study on Toxicity of Hydrocortisone 17-Butyrate 21-Propionate: Subacute Toxicity in Dogs by Percutaneous Administration
Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate ointment caused reversible side effects like skin issues, weight gain, and organ changes in dogs.
research Transplantation of Melanocyte Stem Cells in Vitiliginous Skin
Transplanting melanocyte stem cells from hair follicles can effectively treat vitiligo.
research Stem Cell Secretome as a Mechanism for Restoring Hair Loss Due to Stress, Particularly Alopecia Areata: Narrative Review
Stem cells and their secretions could potentially treat stress-induced hair loss, but more human trials are needed.