research Anti-Androgens for the Treatment of Hirsutism
Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.
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research Topical Minoxidil Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
The document concludes that topical minoxidil therapy is safe and effective in promoting hair growth for male pattern baldness.
research The Metabolic Syndrome in Children and Adolescents
Metabolic syndrome in kids and teens is linked to obesity and increases diabetes and heart disease risk; early lifestyle changes are crucial for management.
research Pharmacodynamics of Minoxidil as a Guide for Individualizing Dosage Regimens in Hypertension
research Novel Effect of Sildenafil on Hair Growth
Sildenafil, often used for erectile dysfunction, may help hair growth.
research Minoxidil-Induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome in rare cases.
research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Due to Cephalexin
A woman developed a severe skin reaction called toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking the antibiotic cephalexin.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.
research Factors Associated With Risk for Depression Among Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Women with PCOS and higher BMI, especially those with morbid obesity, are at greater risk for depression.
research The Voices of Adult Offspring of Sperm Donation: Forces for Change Within Assisted Reproductive Technology in the United States
Adult offspring of sperm donation generally feel positive about their conception and view the donor as their biological father.
research Ovarian Leydig Cell Hyperplasia as a Rare Cause of Hair Loss in a Postmenopausal Female Patient: A Case Report and Diagnostic Approach Toward Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism
An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.
research Topically Applied Minoxidil in Baldness
Minoxidil, when applied to the scalp, can stimulate hair growth but effects vary, stop if treatment ends, and it may cause side effects like fluid retention.
research The Role of ADAM17 in PCOS Pathogenesis: A Review Paper
ADAM17 could be a potential target for treating PCOS.
research Notes From The Editor Emeritus, 2011–2013
Caffeine can stimulate hair growth, but the best dose and frequency for hair loss treatment are still unknown.
research Pregnancy in a Secondary Infertile Woman with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Case Report
A woman with PCOS successfully overcame secondary infertility and became pregnant with triplets after treatment.
research Hair Loss: A Clinical Update
The article concludes that a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan, including medications, non-invasive methods, or surgery, is important for managing hair loss, with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride being particularly effective.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
Different medications can cause serious side effects in some people.
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research The Perception of Donor Gametes from Male and Female Members of Infertile Couples
Men and women in infertile couples feel using donor sperm may cause more stress and marital issues than using donor eggs.
research New Onset of Alopecia in a Young Woman with End-Stage Renal Disease
A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.
research Skin And Hair Disorders: Advances In Dermatological Conditions
Accurate diagnosis and treatment of skin and hair disorders are crucial, with growing focus on hair loss treatments like topical minoxidil.
research The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Community Sample of Iranian Population: Iranian PCOS Prevalence Study
About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.
research Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research HairMax LaserComb Laser Phototherapy Device in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
HairMax LaserComb® effectively promotes hair growth and stops hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious side effects.
research Caffeine’s Mechanisms of Action and Its Cosmetic Use
Caffeine in cosmetics may reduce cellulite, protect skin, and stimulate hair growth, but more research is needed on its use and effects.
research Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Under Occlusion in the Treatment of Alopecia Totalis/Universalis
Clobetasol propionate ointment can help some people with total hair loss regrow hair.
research Testosterone, Dihydrotestosterone, and Incident Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality in the Cardiovascular Health Study
DHT may increase the risk of heart disease and death in elderly men.
research Minoxidil: A Review of Its Pharmacological Properties and Therapeutic Use
Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
research Steroid Biomarkers and Genetic Studies Reveal Inactivating Mutations in Hexose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase in Patients with Cortisone Reductase Deficiency
Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.
research Clinical Aspects and Spectrum of Illness of Toxic Shock Syndrome: Overview
Toxic Shock Syndrome progresses quickly, often involves multiple organs, and is linked to Staphylococcus aureus toxins, with treatment options available but diagnostic challenges remaining.