research Characteristics of 60 Adult Chronic Hair Pullers
Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.
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research Different Levels of 5α-Reductase Type I and II, Aromatase, and Androgen Receptor in Hair Follicles of Women and Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
research Improving Human Forensics Through Advances in Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Biology
DNA profiling in forensics has improved, but predicting physical traits and ancestry from DNA has limitations and requires ethical consideration.
research ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 108: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2018 Update on Objectives, Design, and Main Results
The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.
research Regulation of Somatic Cell Reprogramming Through Inducible miR-302 Expression
Increasing mir-302 turns human hair cells into stem cells by changing gene regulation and demethylation.
research Mesenchymal–Epithelial Interactions During Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling
The conclusion is that certain cell interactions and signals are crucial for hair growth and regeneration.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2014 Objectives and Design Update
The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.
research Bioavailability of Albumin-Bound Testosterone
Spironolactone treatment increases the amount of testosterone available in the body.
research Wnt1/β-Catenin Injury Response Activates the Epicardium and Cardiac Fibroblasts to Promote Cardiac Repair
Wnt1/βcatenin signaling is crucial for heart repair after injury.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2012 Objectives and Design Update
The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.
research Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata and Variants: A Study of 90 Patients
Tofacitinib is effective and safe for severe hair loss, but full regrowth is less likely after 10 years of hair loss.
research The Agouti Mouse Model: An Epigenetic Biosensor for Nutritional and Environmental Alterations on the Fetal Epigenome
Diet changes can protect against harmful environmental effects on fetal development.
research Nerve Dependence in Tissue, Organ, and Appendage Regeneration
Nerves are crucial for the regeneration of various body parts in many animals.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2010 Objectives and Design Update
The Rotterdam Study aims to understand various diseases in older adults.
research Defining Dermal Adipose Tissue
Skin fat cells help with skin balance, hair growth, and healing wounds.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
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 Ethnicity, Obesity, and the Prevalence of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes in PCOS: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression
Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.
research Killing Two Birds with One Stone: Oral Tofacitinib Reverses Alopecia Universalis in a Patient with Plaque Psoriasis
A man with severe hair loss and skin disease regrew his hair with no side effects after taking tofacitinib.
research Phenotypic Variation in Biotinidase Deficiency
Biotinidase deficiency has various symptoms and can be treated with biotin supplements.
research A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Crossover Study of Fluoxetine in Trichotillomania
Fluoxetine was not effective in treating hair-pulling disorder in the short term.
research Epigenetic Control of Adult Stem Cell Function
Epigenetic changes control how adult stem cells work and can lead to diseases like cancer if they go wrong.
research Effects of Sex Steroid Deprivation and Administration on Hair Growth and Skin Sebum Production in Transsexual Males and Females
Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.
research The Pharmacology of Methotrexate
Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.
research An Update on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
research Effects of Finasteride (MK-906), a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens in Male Volunteers
Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
research Molecular Mechanisms of Viral Oncogenesis in Humans
Some viruses can cause cancer by changing cell processes and avoiding the immune system; vaccines and targeted treatments help reduce these cancers.
research Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata and Variants in Adolescents
Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in most adolescents with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.