research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
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research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
research Comment on Bicalutamide Improves Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Review of 35 Patients
Adjusting minoxidil dosage may be safer than using bicalutamide for hair loss in women.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Androgen-Dependent Disorder
Hidradenitis suppurativa improves with antiandrogen therapy.
research Biology of the Skin and Dermatological Disease
Knowing how skin works and its diseases helps doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions better.
research Ability to Culture Dermal Papilla Cells from Red Deer Hair Follicles with Differing Hormonal Responses In Vivo Offers a New Model for Studying the Control of Hair Follicle Biology
Red deer hair cells offer a new way to study how hormones affect hair growth.
research Advances in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Effective treatments for hair loss are a major focus in dermatology.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition that can be slowed but not permanently reversed with available therapies.
research Androgen-Dependent Beard Dermal Papilla Cells Secrete Autocrine Growth Factors in Response to Testosterone Unlike Scalp Cells
Beard cells, unlike scalp cells, produce growth factors in response to testosterone, which may explain differences in hair growth.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: Current Treatment Concepts
Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil, but these are more effective at preventing further loss than regrowing hair. Other helpful methods include counseling, cosmetic camouflage, and hair transplantation. Treatment must continue for effects to last and it may take up to 2 years to see results.
research Therapeutic Approaches to the Management of Common Baldness
Common baldness treatments include cosmetic methods, medication like minoxidil, and surgery, but no cure exists.
research Management of Hair Loss in Women
Certain medications and maintaining adequate iron levels can help manage women's hair loss.
research 4th Intercontinental Meeting of Hair Research Societies 2004: The World of Hair
The meeting presented new findings on hair stem cells, pigmentation, genetics, and modern hair treatment techniques.
research Evaluation of RU58841 as an Anti-Androgen in Prostate PC3 Cells and a Topical Anti-Alopecia Agent in the Bald Scalp of Stumptailed Macaques
RU58841, a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, showed potential as a topical treatment for hair loss, increasing hair density, thickness, and length without systemic side effects in Stumptailed Macaques.
research Effects of Finasteride (MK-906), a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens in Male Volunteers
Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
research Hirsutism And Hypertrichosis In Adults: Investigations And Treatment
The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
research The Effect of Testosterone, Cyproterone Acetate, and Minoxidil on Hair Loss in Androgenetic Alopecia Mouse
The mouse model could be useful for baldness research and testing treatments like testosterone, cyproterone acetate, and minoxidil.
research Hirsuties
Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.
research The Treatment of Hirsutism with a Combination of Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.
research Biochemical and Trichological Characterization of Diffuse Alopecia in Women
Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.
research Association of Myo-Inositol and Microlipodispersed Magnesium in Androgen-Dependent Dermatological Diseases: A Retrospective Study
Myo-inositol with magnesium effectively reduces acne and hirsutism in PCOS patients without side effects.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.
research Steroid 5α-Reductases and 3α-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases: Key Enzymes in Androgen Metabolism
Key enzymes control androgen levels, affecting hormone activity and potential treatments.
research New Nonsteroidal Molecules as Blockers of the Steroidogenic Pathway
New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.
research Secretome of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells as a Possible Innovative Therapeutic Tool in Facial Nerve Injury Treatment
The secretome from mesenchymal stromal cells shows promise for improving facial nerve injury treatment.
research Lack of Effect of a Spironolactone-Containing Cream on Hair Growth in Hirsute Women
The spironolactone cream did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Cyproterone Acetate for Topical Treatment of Androgen-Dependent Diseases
Cyproterone acetate is used for topical treatment of diseases dependent on male hormones.
research Synthesis of Novel Androstane-N-Cyclohexyl-17-Carboxamides and Their Effect on 5α-Reductase Isoform 2, Androgen Receptor, and Androgen-Dependent Glands
New compounds were made and tested, with compound 6 showing potential for treating prostate-related diseases.
research Quantitative Assessment of Spironolactone Treatment in Women with Diffuse Androgen-Dependent Alopecia
Spironolactone improved hair density and quality in women with hair loss.
research Selective Induction of Apoptosis in the Hamster Flank Sebaceous Gland Organ by a Topical Liposome 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor: A Treatment Strategy for Acne
A topical treatment safely and effectively reduced acne by causing targeted cell death in sebaceous glands without side effects.