research Influence of Chemical Straightening on the Stability of Drugs of Abuse in Hair
Chemical hair straightening significantly reduces detectable drug levels in hair.
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research Inducible, Reversible Hair Loss in Transgenic Mice
Scientists made a mouse that can be made to lose hair and then grow it back.
research Hepatotoxicity Secondary to a Weight Loss Drug, Orlistat: Consideration as a Differential Diagnosis
The weight loss drug Orlistat can cause liver damage and should be used with caution, especially in those with liver or kidney issues.
research What's New: Newly Approved Drugs for Children
In 2001, the FDA approved 12 new drugs for children to treat allergies, asthma, ADHD, birth control, and other conditions.
research Cutaneous Androgen Metabolism: Basic Research And Clinical Perspectives
Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Comprehensive Review
Telogen effluvium is a reversible hair loss condition that requires a detailed diagnosis and often resolves on its own.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Correlation Between Hyperandrogenism, Insulin Resistance, and Obesity
High levels of male hormones, insulin resistance, and obesity are closely linked and worsen polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed to improve treatments.
research A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Crossover Study of Fluoxetine in Trichotillomania
Fluoxetine was not effective in treating hair-pulling disorder in the short term.
research Neural Mechanisms of Hair Growth Control
Nerves and chemicals in the body can affect hair growth and loss.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders
S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
research Stability of Opiates in Hair Fibers After Exposure to Cosmetic Treatment
Cosmetic treatments like bleaching and perming can greatly reduce opiate levels in hair, possibly leading to false-negative drug tests.
research High Resolution Full Scan Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Comprehensive Screening in Sports Antidoping Urine Analysis
The method effectively detects banned substances in urine for sports antidoping.
research Kin-Cohort Analysis of LRRK2-G2019S Penetrance in Parkinson's Disease
The LRRK2-G2019S mutation in Parkinson's disease has a lifetime penetrance of 25-35%, and finasteride may help reduce symptoms in adult male Tourette syndrome patients.
research A Preliminary Study of Finasteride in Tourette Syndrome
Finasteride reduces Tourette syndrome symptoms, but results may be limited due to potential biases.
research Hair Cycle Control by Leptin as a New Anagen Inducer
Leptin, a hormone, is important for starting hair growth.
research Desferrioxamine Treatment of Aceruloplasminemia: Long-Term Follow-Up
Finasteride may help reduce symptoms in male Tourette syndrome patients.
research Persistent Escalation of Alcohol Consumption by Mice Exposed to Brief Episodes of Social Defeat Stress: Suppression by CRF-R1 Antagonism
Blocking CRF-R1 can reduce alcohol intake in stressed mice.
research Neuroactive Gonadal Drugs for Neuroprotection in Male and Female Models of Parkinson's Disease
Some hormone-related drugs may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease differently in men and women.
research Shedding: How to Manage a Common Cause of Hair Loss
Manage hair shedding by identifying triggers, possibly using supplements or medications, and tracking with a health calendar.
research Clinical Features of Familial Lewy Body Parkinsonism Caused by α-Synuclein Triplication (Iowa Kindred) with Video Documentation
The document describes a woman with familial Parkinson's disease due to a genetic mutation, showing severe symptoms and poor response to treatment, and suggests finasteride may help reduce symptoms in Tourette syndrome.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride but Not Finasteride Protects Dopamine Neurons in the MPTP Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.
research 5alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Dampen L-DOPA-Induced Dyskinesia via Normalization of Dopamine D1-Receptor Signaling Pathway and D1-D3 Receptor Interaction
Finasteride and dutasteride reduce unwanted movements from Parkinson's disease treatment by normalizing certain brain signals.
research Female Adolescent Hair Disorders
Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
research Simultaneous Spectrophotometric Determination of Minoxidil and Tretinoin by the H-Point Standard Addition Method and Partial Least Squares
Both HPSAM and PLS methods accurately measure minoxidil and tretinoin concentrations.
research Systemic Causes of Hair Loss
The article concludes that correctly diagnosing systemic causes of hair loss requires a detailed clinical evaluation and a systematic diagnostic approach.
research Generation of Tβ4 Knock-In Cashmere Goat Using CRISPR/Cas9
Researchers used CRISPR/Cas9 to create a goat with a gene that increased cashmere production by 74.5% without affecting quality.
research Pathological Findings in a Case of Stiff Person Syndrome with Anti-GAD Antibodies
Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in patients with Tourette syndrome.
research Forensics in Dermatology: Part II
Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.
research The 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces Dyskinesia in a Rat Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Finasteride reduces movement issues in Parkinson's disease rats.
research Development of a New GC-MS/MS Method for the Determination of Metformin in Human Hair
A new method was created to measure metformin in hair, showing potential for monitoring treatment and medical investigations.