research Hormonal Therapy for Acne: Why Not as First Line Therapy? Facts and Controversies
Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.
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research The Role of Micronutrients in Alopecia Areata: A Review
People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.
research Apoptosis and Cutaneous Biology
Apoptosis is crucial for healthy skin and treating skin diseases.
research Hair and Systemic Disease
Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.
research Steroids And Steroid-Like Compounds
Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.
research Antiandrogen Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research The Management of Postacne Scarring
New treatments for acne scars are safer and more effective because we understand the causes better.
research Alopecia With Endocrine Therapies in Patients With Cancer
Endocrine therapies for cancer significantly increase the risk of hair loss.
research Recent Progress in Prostaglandin F2α Ethanolamide (Prostamide F2α) Research and Therapeutics
New research on prostamide F2α has led to treatments for glaucoma and eyelash growth and may have more medical uses.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
research Influence of Tretinoin on the Percutaneous Absorption of Minoxidil from an Aqueous Topical Solution
Tretinoin cream boosts minoxidil absorption, possibly improving hair loss treatment.
research Hypersensitivity Reactions to Anticoagulant Drugs
Allergic reactions to blood thinners are rare but can be serious, requiring careful management and alternative treatments.
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 Androgenic Effects of Oral Contraceptives: Implications for Patient Compliance
Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.
research Topical Mechlorethamine Restores Autoimmune-Arrested Follicular Activity in Mice with an Alopecia Areata-Like Disease by Targeting Infiltrated Lymphocytes
Mechlorethamine treatment regrew hair in mice by killing immune cells causing hair loss without harming hair follicles.
research Pharmacodynamics of Minoxidil as a Guide for Individualizing Dosage Regimens in Hypertension
research Interventional Studies for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Children and Adolescents
Early treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing PCOS in young people to prevent long-term health issues.
research Chemoprevention of Doxorubicin-Induced Alopecia in Mice by Dietary Administration of L-Cystine and Vitamin B6
L-cystine and vitamin B6 at high doses prevented hair loss in mice treated with a chemotherapy drug.
research Trends in Nanotechnology for Practical Applications
Nanotechnology is improving drug delivery and targeting, with promising applications in cancer treatment, gene therapy, and cosmetics, but challenges remain in ensuring precise delivery and safety.
research Androgenetic Alopecia And Hair Growth Promotion: Present And Future
Current research explores hair growth drugs, while future research aims for personalized treatments.
research Successful Hair Regrowth in a Korean Patient with Alopecia Universalis Following Tofacitinib Treatment
A Korean woman with complete hair loss regrew her hair after taking tofacitinib, with no side effects.
research Drug-Induced Skin Reactions: A Pathologist's Viewpoint
Some drugs can cause skin reactions, which may improve when the drug is stopped, and rapid diagnosis and stopping the drug is crucial.
research Salvage Chemotherapy in Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Focus on Tolerability
Balancing treatment effectiveness with side effects is crucial for relapsed follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, especially in older patients.
research A Study of Patterns of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men: An Indian Perspective
Indian men have 62.1% hair loss, mostly grade II vertex, and less extensive than other populations.
research Keratin
Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.
research In Vivo Monitoring of Survival and Proliferation of Hair Stem Cells in a Hair Follicle Generation Animal Model
The technique allowed noninvasive tracking of hair stem cell survival and growth, showing potential for hair loss research.
research Saw Palmetto and Finasteride in the Treatment of Category-III Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
research Cutaneous Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.
research Hormone Treatment for the Adult Transgender Patient
Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.
research Comment on 'Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Children Treated with Finasteride: A Case Series'
Finasteride may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa in children, but concerns exist about ethics, safety, and proper use.