research A Primer on Cosmetics for Dermatologists
Dermatologists need to know about cosmetics to help patients with skin issues and recommend safe products.
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research Hair Follicle Targeting and Dermal Drug Delivery with Curcumin Drug Nanocrystals: Essential Influence of Excipients
Excipients greatly affect how well curcumin nanocrystals penetrate the skin and target hair follicles.
research Comparison of Finasteride and Flutamide in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride and flutamide both reduce hair growth, but finasteride has fewer side effects.
research Finasteride, a Type 2 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.
research Defining Social Housing: A Discussion on the Suitable Criteria
Social housing is a system for those with limited financial resources, needing subsidies and an allocation system, with Germany fitting this criteria.
research Development of a Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
research Inhibition of the Androgen Receptor by Antisense Oligonucleotides Regulates the Biological Activity of Androgens in SZ95 Sebocytes
Blocking the androgen receptor in skin cells reduces their growth response to male hormones, suggesting a possible treatment for skin conditions linked to androgens.
research Novel Agents for the Treatment of Alopecia
New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
research Hair Follicle Characteristics and Fiber Production in South American Camelids
South American camelids should be sheared early, fleece type affects fiber quality, and the S/P follicle ratio doesn't distinguish between Bolivian llama genotypes.
research Continued Improvement in Pressure-Flow Parameters in Men Receiving Finasteride for 2 Years
Finasteride improves urinary function in men for 2 years.
research Contact Allergy to Essential Oils Cannot Always Be Predicted from Allergy to Fragrance Markers in the Baseline Series
Allergies to some essential oils may not be found with standard fragrance tests.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.
research Long-Term Treatment with Finasteride 1 mg Decreases the Likelihood of Developing Further Visible Hair Loss in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride 1 mg helps prevent more hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
research Thyroid Receptor Agonists for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Thyroid receptor agonists may treat male pattern baldness without harmful side effects.
research Clinical Updates in Hair
Most treatments for hair loss in 1997 were not effective for most people, and maintaining hair growth was difficult.
research The Use of Dermal Papilla Cells in Studies of Normal and Abnormal Hair Follicle Biology
Dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and could help us understand and treat hair loss.
research Advances in Hair Restoration
New techniques improve hair restoration success.
research Sensitization to Saw Palmetto and Minoxidil in Separate Topical Extemporaneous Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia
Saw palmetto causes allergic reaction, minoxidil causes skin irritation; use cautiously for hair loss.
research Hair Regrowth in Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Does Not Involve the Conversion of Vellus Hair to Terminal Hair
Hair regrowth doesn't convert thin hairs to thick hairs, but increases overall hair density.
research An Intrafamilial Transmission of Arthroderma Benhamiae in Canadian Porcupines (Erethizon Dorsatum) in a Japanese Zoo
Canadian porcupines in a Japanese zoo passed a skin fungus to each other.
research The Physical and Physiological Effects of Vacuum Massage on Different Skin Layers: Current Literature Status
Vacuum massage may improve skin elasticity and induce changes in skin cells, but evidence for treating burn scars is insufficient and more research is needed.
research Efficacy and Safety of Oral Minoxidil 5 mg Daily During 24-Week Treatment in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss, but caution needed for those with heart issues.
research Diagnosis and Management of Infertility in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS-related infertility can often conceive with treatments like clomiphene and metformin, but managing pregnancy complications is important.
research No Improvement in Male-Pattern Hair Loss Using Laser Hair-Comb Therapy: A 6-Month, Half-Head, Assessor-Blinded Investigation in Two Men
Laser hair-comb therapy doesn't improve male-pattern hair loss.
research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.
research Wnt Is Back in Drugmakers' Sights, but Is It Druggable?
Drugmakers are optimistic about targeting the Wnt pathway for new treatments despite past challenges.
research Hormonal and Reproductive Factors and Risk of Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers in Men: A Prospective Cohort Study Within the UK Biobank
Men with frontal male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of gastric cancer.
research Treatment of Androgen Excess in Females: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.