October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.
July 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” Most women with excessive hair growth (hirsutism) also experience a common type of non-scarring hair loss called Androgenetic alopecia with telogen effluvium.
28 citations,
August 2003 in “Steroids” Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
12 citations,
November 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.
6 citations,
August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
May 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” REVIVV® serum improves hair growth and reduces shedding in androgenetic alopecia.
June 2014 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” Injecting lab-grown hair cells into the scalp can regrow hair.
April 2023 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The new minoxidil gel improves hair growth and reduces skin irritation.
December 2015 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Using a gel called Diclofenac can potentially cause hair to grow back in bald spots in older men.
131 citations,
September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
5 citations,
February 2021 in “Gels” HYDRO DELUXE BIO hyaluronic acid hydrogel is compatible with skin cells, may reduce inflammation, promote blood vessel growth, and protect against oxidative stress, suggesting it could help revitalize hair follicles.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Transgender health” Hormone therapy in transgender individuals can increase acne and affect hair growth and loss.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The nutritional supplement Pilopeptan® WOMAN improved hair growth and thickness in women with hair loss.
74 citations,
April 2002 in “PubMed” Both oral contraceptives reduced acne effectively and had similar positive effects on skin oiliness and hair growth.
72 citations,
October 1998 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.
34 citations,
February 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The research found specific signs to diagnose alopecia areata incognito and noted patients generally regrow hair after steroid treatment.
24 citations,
November 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” PPAR-γ is important for healthy hair and its problems, and more research on PPAR-γ treatments is needed.
16 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Korean patients with PCOS often have skin problems like acne and excess hair, with different symptoms based on their specific PCOS type.
14 citations,
April 2022 in “Climacteric” Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.
7 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Low-frequency electromagnetic fields can boost molecules related to hair growth in human skin cells.
125 citations,
January 1999 in “Drugs” Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
49 citations,
September 2012 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.
41 citations,
April 2010 in “Gender Medicine” The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
19 citations,
September 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
7 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Early treatment of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may improve outcomes.
7 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of King Saud University. Science/Maǧallaẗ ǧāmiʹaẗ al-malik Saʹūd. al-ʹUlūm” AiQingHua oil improves blood flow and promotes hair growth in mice.
September 2024 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” Cedrol nanoemulsions effectively treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing DHT levels safely.
277 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
165 citations,
February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research” Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
54 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata with few side effects.