research Androgen Biosynthesis and Gene Defects
Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
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research Comparison of Differentiated Osteoblasts from Adipose Stem Cells and Normal Osteoblasts
Glycoconjugates help heal hair follicles during skin repair.
research Response: Finasteride's Effect on Frontal and Vertex Hair Loss
Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
research Book Reviews
Maintaining anticoagulation is crucial for patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.
research Announcements
A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.
research Cloned Hairlines: Hair Replacement Surgery Study by Dr. James M. Swinehart
Cutting and implanting hair follicles can create finer, more natural-looking hairlines, with about half of the implanted hairs growing back.
research Effect of the Frequency of Injection on the Clinical Responses of Postmenopausal Women to Testosterone Enanthate with Estradiol Valerate
Injecting 2 ml of TEEV every 4 weeks is better because it has the same benefits but fewer side effects.
research Dutasteride Micro-Injections in Androgenetic Alopecia
Small injections of dutasteride improved hair thickness in men with hair loss without major side effects.
research Lack of Efficacy of Finasteride in Postmenopausal Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research Species Differences in Prostatic Steroid 5α-Reductases of Rat, Dog, and Human
Different animals have unique versions of the enzyme that changes testosterone into another hormone, which is important for creating effective treatments for prostate and hair loss conditions.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Frontal Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride effectively treats frontal hair loss with few side effects.
research Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.
research Keratin Disorders: From Gene to Therapy
New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
research Pharmacology of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.
research The Midline Part: An Important Physical Clue to the Clinical Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
"Christmas tree" pattern helps diagnose female hair loss.
research Intracrinology and the Skin
DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
research Expression Patterns of Three Estrogen Receptor Genes During Zebrafish Development: Evidence for High Expression in Neuromasts
The three estrogen receptor genes are highly expressed in zebrafish neuromasts during development.
research Cutaneous Syndromes Produced as Side Effects of Triparanol Therapy
Triparanol therapy can cause hair loss and skin dryness without inflammation or damage to hair follicles or skin structures.
research Menstrual Irregularity in Women with Acromegaly
Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Developing After Hair Transplantation for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair transplant destroyed by lichen planopilaris.
research Pattern Hair Loss in Men: Diagnosis, Genetic Link, Clinical Features, and Treatments
Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
research Naturally Occurring Female Hairline Patterns
Most women have a widow's peak and specific hairline features useful for designing hair restoration surgery.
research The Dihydrotestosterone Hypothesis of Prostate Cancer and Its Therapeutic Implications
The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.
research Hirsutism and the Variable Response of the Pilosebaceous Unit to Androgens
Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia
Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
research Cystoid Macular Edema in Uveitis: An Unsolved Problem
Treating cystoid macular oedema in uveitis is difficult and risky.
research A Prospective, Randomized Trial Comparing Flutamide (250 mg/d) and Finasteride (5 mg/d) in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Flutamide reduces hair growth better but has more side effects.
research Intraoperative Floppy-Iris Syndrome and Finasteride Intake
Finasteride may cause floppy-iris syndrome during cataract surgery, so check patients' medical history.
research Post-Menopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The document concludes that post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition that does not respond well to common treatments.