research Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
390-420 / 1000+ results 
research Hepatitis C Treatment and Alopecia Totalis
Hepatitis C treatment may trigger complete hair loss, especially in those with a history of patchy hair loss, but hair usually grows back within a year.
research Preponderance of Serum and Intra-Hepatic 5α-Dihydrotestosterone in Males with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Despite Low Circulating Androgen Levels
Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.
research Penile Vascular Abnormalities in Young Men with Persistent Side Effects After Finasteride Use for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
research Management of Hair Loss Associated with Endocrine Therapy in Patients with Breast Cancer: An Overview
Some breast cancer patients on hormone therapy experience hair loss, and treatments like certain topical inhibitors and supplements may help without harming their cancer prognosis.
research Thymic Peptides Differentially Modulate Human Hair Follicle Growth
Some thymic peptides can increase human hair growth, while others may inhibit it.
research Integration Analysis of Transcriptome and Proteome Reveals the Mechanisms of Goat Wool Bending
The research identified key proteins and genes that may influence wool bending in goats.
research An Observational Study of the Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Size of the Prostate
The conclusion is that more hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is linked to larger prostate size, suggesting hair loss could be an early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Modulating Testosterone Pathway: A New Strategy to Tackle Male Skin Aging?
Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.
research Aphalangia Possibly Linked to Unintended Use of Finasteride During Early Pregnancy
Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
research Cell-Based Model Systems for Validation of Efficacy Claims for Cosmetic Ingredients
Cell-based models help test if cosmetic ingredients really work for hair growth and skin health.
research Evaluating Antiinflammatory and Antiandrogenic Effects of Garden Cress (Lepidium Sativum L.) in HaCaT Cells
Garden cress extract may help treat skin inflammation and androgen-related disorders.
research Finasteride-Related Leydig Cell Tumor: Report of a Case and Literature Review
Finasteride use may be linked to rare testicular tumor, but more research needed.
research Effect of Citrullus Colocynthis Schrad on Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract and its compound may help treat enlarged prostate.
research Drug-Induced Gynecomastia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
research Effectiveness of Dutasteride in a Large Series of Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Real Clinical Practice
Dutasteride can stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but its safety in women is unclear, so use it with caution.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men: Italian Guidelines Adapted from European Dermatology Forum/European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Guidelines
Italian guidelines recommend using trichoscopy for diagnosis and treatments like minoxidil for hair loss.
research Final Phase of the Cross-Cultural Validation of the Spanish Version of the Hair Specific Skindex-29 Scale: Sensitivity to Change and Correlation with the SF-12 Scale
The Spanish HSS-29 scale effectively measures changes in life quality due to female-pattern hair loss.
research Phytochemical Analysis of Eclipta Prostrata L. Leaves
Eclipta prostrata leaves contain various compounds with medicinal properties.
research Hormonal Profile in Men With Premature Androgenic Alopecia
Early balding in men might be a male hormonal equivalent of polycystic ovaries syndrome in women.
research Drug-Induced Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Certain drugs can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to hair regrowth.
research Extraordinary Claims Without Extraordinary Evidence: Controversy on Anti-Androgen Therapy for COVID-19
The letter is skeptical about the effectiveness of anti-androgen therapy for COVID-19 and calls for strong evidence from clinical trials.
research Development of a Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry-Based Inhibition Assay for Screening Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase in Human and Fish Cell Lines
A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
research Optimal Management of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Practical Guide
Early diagnosis and combination therapy, especially with finasteride and dutasteride, are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia effectively.
research Mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia: Addressing Speculations Through Empirical Evidence
Hair loss in men is mainly caused by hormones and genes, and while current treatments can slow it down, they can't fully stop it.
research Development and Evaluation of Herbal Medicine for Hair Growth-Promoting Activity
The herbal medicine promotes hair growth and could be an effective treatment.
research Germacrene Analogs Are Anti-Androgenic on Androgen-Dependent Cells
Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.
research Blockade of Androgen Markers Using a Novel Betasitosterol, Thioctic Acid, and Carnitine-Containing Compound in Prostate and Hair Follicle Cell-Based Assays
The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
research Nonscarring Alopecias: Male Pattern Hair Loss
Male pattern hair loss affects up to 80% of men due to genetics and hormone sensitivity.
research Is There a Relationship Between Androgenic Alopecia and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
There's no link between hair loss type androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but early hair loss and family history can mean more severe alopecia.