research Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Clinical, Biochemical, and Molecular Genetic Study
High levels of TNF-α may contribute to obesity and insulin resistance in PCOS, but not due to the C850T genetic variation.
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research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
research Lack of Response of Alopecia Areata to Pimecrolimus Cream
Pimecrolimus cream is not effective for treating alopecia areata.
research Minoxidil Therapy in Refractory Hypertension: Analysis of 155 Patients
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause side effects.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Men: Presentation of 12 Cases and Literature Review
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in men is often missed and can come with symptoms like facial bumps and hair loss on eyebrows and limbs.
research Dermatological Manifestations Associated with COVID-19: A Comprehensive Review of the Current Knowledge
COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, including rashes and hair loss, which usually heal on their own and don't always indicate severe illness.
research Fibroproliferative Genes Are Preferentially Expressed in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research Adverse Health Effects of Androgen Use
Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
research A Humanized Mouse Model of Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D–Resistant Rickets Without Alopecia
Researchers created a mouse model of a type of rickets that does not cause hair loss.
research Differential Effects of Propranolol on Heart Rate and Plasma Renin Activity in Patients Treated with Minoxidil
Propranolol affects heart rate and renin levels in minoxidil-treated patients.
research Friends Turned Foes: Angiogenic Growth Factors Beyond Angiogenesis
Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.
research Hormone Therapy in Acne
Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
research C-Reactive Protein Promotes Adhesion of Monocytes to Endothelial Cells via NADPH Oxidase-Mediated Oxidative Stress
C-reactive protein helps monocytes stick to blood vessel cells by causing oxidative stress.
research Drug Repositioning Using In Silico Compound Profiling
Using computers to analyze drugs can find new uses for them, but actual experiments are needed to confirm these uses.
research Retinoid-Mediated Stimulation of Steroid Sulfatase Activity in Myeloid Leukemic Cell Lines Requires RARα and RXR and Involves the Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase and ERK-MAP Kinase Pathways
Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.
research Relationship Between Betacoronaviruses and the Endocrine System: A New Key to Understand the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Comprehensive Review
Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
research Group IID, IIE, IIF, and III Secreted Phospholipase A2s
Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.
research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
research The History of the Development of Minoxidil
Minoxidil was first made for high blood pressure, but it was later found to help hair growth.
research Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Disease or Syndrome) in Dogs: Treatment Approaches and Prognosis
Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
research Minoxidil in Breast Milk
Minoxidil in breast milk may harm nursing infants.
research Expression of Concern: Potential Risk for Developing Severe COVID-19 Disease Among Anabolic Steroid Users
Anabolic steroid users may face higher risk of severe COVID-19.
research Factors Associated with Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibody Production in Patients Convalescing from COVID-19
Men, diabetes, and high inflammation levels lead to higher COVID-19 antibodies.
research Testosterone Target Therapy: Focus on Immune Response, Controversies, and Clinical Implications in Patients with COVID-19 Infection
Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.
research The Use of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in the Treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019
Mesenchymal stromal cells may help treat severe COVID-19, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
research Advances in Psoriasis Therapy
New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
research Captopril and Alopecia: A Case Report and Review of Known Cutaneous Reactions in Captopril Use
Captopril may cause hair loss, as shown by a woman's hair regrowing after stopping the medication.
research Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation, Smoking, and Nutrition on Hair
Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.