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.
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research Androgenic Hormone Profile of Adult Women with Acne
Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.
research Off-Label Use of Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia: A Review
Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
research Alopecia and the Metabolic Syndrome
Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.
research Diagnostic Approach to Low-Renin Hypertension
Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
research Immune Cell Regulation of the Hair Cycle
Immune cells affect hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Prevalence and Impact on the Wellbeing of Australian Women Aged 16-29 Years
Many young Australian women think they have PCOS, but only a few are diagnosed correctly, causing unnecessary worry.
research Beneficial Effect of Spironolactone on Androgenic Alopecia
Spironolactone may help reduce hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
research Oriental Herbal Medicine and Moxibustion for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Oriental herbal medicine with moxibustion may improve pregnancy rates and other symptoms in PCOS, but more high-quality research is needed.
research Ovarian Morphology Is Associated With Insulin Resistance In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research High Circulating Estrone and Low Testosterone Correlate with Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Men with Advanced Liver Disease
Men with advanced liver disease and high oestrone and low testosterone levels have worse health outcomes.
research Indications for Peripheral and Central Sensitization in Patients With Chronic Scalp Pain (Trichodynia)
Chronic scalp pain in trichodynia involves both body-wide and localized increased pain sensitivity.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Thai University Adolescents
About 5% of Thai university girls aged 17-19 have polycystic ovary syndrome, with moderate acne being a strong risk factor.
research Chromium Supplementation Does Not Improve Weight Loss or Metabolic and Hormonal Variables in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Chromium supplements don't help with weight loss or improve hormone and metabolism issues in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Hair Loss in Women: Diagnosis and Management of Nonscarring Diffuse Alopecias
Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders
Skin problems can be signs of hormone-related disorders and recognizing them early is important for treatment.
research Oligomenorrhea in Exercising Women
Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
research Update: The Pathogenesis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.
research Alterations in Transcriptome and Antioxidant Activity of Naturally Aged Mice Exposed to Selenium-Rich Rice
Eating selenium-rich rice improved antioxidant activity and signs of aging in mice.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium in a Man
The document concludes that a man's long hair may have helped diagnose his rare case of chronic hair shedding, for which no treatment is advised.
research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
research Awareness About PCOS and the Likelihood of Its Symptoms in Adolescent Girls in a Semi-Urban Setup: A Cross-Sectional Study
Only 22% of teenage girls in the study knew about PCOS, despite many having symptoms.
research Hirsuties
Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.
research Evaluation of Trichodynia During Chemotherapy or Tamoxifen Treatment in Breast Cancer Patients
Hair and scalp pain is more common and severe in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy than those on tamoxifen.
research Variations in Alanine Aminotransferase Levels Within the Normal Range Predict Metabolic and Androgenic Phenotypes in Women of Reproductive Age
Normal-range ALT levels can indicate metabolic and hormonal imbalances in young women.
research The Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia in Children: Considerations of Pathophysiological Plausibility
AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
research HSD3B1 Gene Polymorphism and Female Pattern Hair Loss in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
HSD3B1 gene variant and being overweight linked to hair loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Analysis of Lipids in the Medulla of Japanese Hair and Their Function
Lipids in Japanese hair help maintain glossiness and structure.
research Clinical and Genetic Findings in a Chinese Family with VDR-Associated Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets
A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
research Poikiloderma Congenital: An Early Case of Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome
A patient with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome showed skin changes, hair loss, and dental defects but no cataracts or skeletal issues.