research Anatomy and Physiology of Hair
Hair is important for protection, social interaction, and temperature control, and is made of a growth cycle-influenced follicle and a complex shaft.
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930-960 / 999 resultsresearch Age-Related Changes in Endogenous Glucocorticoids, Gonadal Steroids, Endocannabinoids, and Their Ratios in Plasma and Hair from Male C57BL/6 Mice
Male C57BL/6 mice show age-related fluctuations in certain hormones and their ratios in both blood and hair.
research Temporary Relocation During Rest Periods: Relocation Stress and Other Factors Influence Hair Cortisol Concentrations in Horses
Moving horses to new places can increase their stress levels, as shown by higher stress hormone in their hair.
research Development of Prostate Cancer in a Patient with Primary Hypogonadism: Intratumoral Steroidogenesis in Prostate Cancer Tissues
Prostate cancer can progress even with low testosterone due to internal hormone production in the tumor.
research Mixed Form of Hirsutism in Adolescent Females and Laser Therapy
Laser hair removal is effective for hirsutism when combined with treatment for the underlying causes.
research Use of Fluorescent Light Energy for the Management of Bacterial Skin Infection Associated with Canine Calcinosis Cutis Lesions
Fluorescent light energy may help treat skin infections in dogs with calcinosis cutis.
research The Connection of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors to the Development of Depression
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
research Cardiac and Renal SARS-CoV-2 Viral Entry Protein Regulation by Androgens and Diet: Implications for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and COVID-19
Androgens and a high-fat diet may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in women with PCOS by upregulating certain proteins in the heart and kidneys.
research Gene Expression Profile of Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells in Response to Camellia Japonica Phytoplacenta Extract
Camellia japonica extract may improve scalp health and promote hair growth.
research Local Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide: A Forgotten Etiology of Cushing’s Syndrome
Injecting steroids like Triamcinolone Acetonide for skin treatments can cause Cushing's Syndrome.
research Post-Partum Pituitary Insufficiency and Livedo Reticularis Presenting a Diagnostic Challenge in a Resource-Limited Setting in Tanzania: A Case Report, Clinical Discussion, and Brief Review of Existing Literature
Early diagnosis and hormone therapy can significantly improve outcomes for post-partum pituitary insufficiency in resource-limited settings.
research Diabetes Mellitus Remission in a Cat with Hyperadrenocorticism After Cabergoline Treatment
A diabetic cat with another gland issue got better after treatment with cabergoline, no longer needing insulin.
research Ovarian Vein Sampling, and Serum and Urine Testosterone Monitoring in Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumors: A Report of Two Cases
Ovarian vein sampling helped diagnose rare ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and surgery to remove the tumors lowered the testosterone levels.
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 Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
research Ectopic Expression of a Truncated Isoform of Hair Keratin 81 in Breast Cancer Alters Biophysical Characteristics to Promote Metastatic Propensity
A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
research Hirsutism as the Initial Presentation of Malignant Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor: A Case Report
A woman's male-pattern facial hair growth was caused by a rare malignant ovarian tumor that was difficult to diagnose and treat.
research Impaired Prolactin-Lowering Effects of Metformin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.
research Beyond the Epidermal-Melanin-Unit: The Human Scalp Anagen Hair Bulb Is Home to Multiple Melanocyte Subpopulations of Variable Melanogenic Capacity
The human scalp hair bulb contains different types of melanocytes with varying abilities to produce melanin.
research Metabolic Characteristics in Subgroups of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Different PCOS subgroups have similar metabolic features, but those without menstrual problems have milder issues.
research A Rare Case of Adolescent Girl with Beard-PCOS with a Difference: HAIR-AN Syndrome
A 16-year-old girl with HAIR-AN syndrome was treated with lifestyle changes and medications to manage her condition.
research Rare Case of Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Not Otherwise Specified in a Postmenopausal Woman
A woman's rare ovarian tumor was treated with surgery, which stopped her symptoms and normalized her hormone levels.
research Antiepileptogenic Effects of Trilostane in the Kainic Acid Model of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Trilostane may help delay epilepsy development by increasing certain brain chemicals.
research Physical Stability and Subjective Efficacy Study of Liposome Loaded with Clitoria Ternatea (Butterfly Pea) Flower Extract and Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Oil
Liposomes with butterfly pea extract and clove oil are stable and effective according to users.
research Randomized Non-Inferiority Study of Oral Minoxidil (1.25 mg/day) vs. 5% Topical Minoxidil in Treating Female Pattern Hair Loss
Oral minoxidil is as effective and safe as topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
research Effects of Alcoholic Extract from Clitoria Ternatea Flowers on the Proliferation of Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Hair Growth in C57BL/6Mlac Mice
The extract from Clitoria ternatea flowers helps human skin cells grow and promotes hair growth in mice.
research Juvenile Diabetes Mellitus With Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in a Thai Bangkaew Dog: A Case Report
A Thai Bangkaew dog with diabetes and pancreatic issues improved with insulin, enzymes, and vitamins.
research Expression of Collagen Type I, Skin Fibroblasts, and Macrophages After 1550 nm Erbium Glass Fractional Laser in Androgenic Alopecia
The 1550 nm fractional Er:Glass laser improved hair regrowth in patients with androgenic alopecia, but didn't significantly change collagen type I, skin fibroblasts, or macrophages. More research is needed for optimal results.
research Green Tea Leaves (Camellia Sinensis (L.) Kuntze) Extract and Hibiscus Leaves Extract (Hibiscus Tilliaceus L.) as Topical Hair Growth Promoter in Microemulsion
research Combination of a Non-Ablative 1,927 nm Thulium Fiber Fractional Laser and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study
Using a special laser and platelet-rich plasma together is safe and improves hair growth in men with hair loss.