research Trichotillomania: What Do We Know So Far?
Trichotillomania treatment is most successful with a mix of behavioral therapy, medication, and social support.
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research Relative Prevalence of Different Androgen Excess Disorders in 950 Women Referred Because of Clinical Hyperandrogenism
Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.
research Abdominal Fat Quantity and Distribution in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Relation to Insulin Resistance
Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.
research Clinical and Endocrine Characteristics of the Main Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes
Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.
research Original Research—Endocrinology: Comparison of the Steady-State Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism, and Variability of a Transdermal Testosterone Patch Versus a Transdermal Testosterone Gel in Hypogonadal Men
The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.
research Defining Hyperandrogenaemia According to the Free Androgen Index in Chinese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
FAI values above 6.4 may suggest high androgen levels and increased metabolic risks in Chinese women of reproductive age.
research Ovarian and Adrenal Androgens and Their Link to High Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Levels: A Prospective Controlled Study
Women with a certain type of tumor had higher levels of pregnancy hormone and male hormones, which decreased after treatment.
research Facial Hair Enhancement With Minoxidil—An Off-Label Use
Minoxidil can help increase facial hair growth.
research Biomedical Versus Cultural Constructions of Abnormality: The Case of Idiopathic Hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women
Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
research Effect of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Hair Growth: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
research The Use of Body Hair with Scalp Hair for Combination Grafting to Enhance Visual Density of Hair Transplantation and Increase Coverage in Advanced Alopecia
Using body hair with scalp hair for hair transplants improves density and coverage in severe hair loss cases.
research Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplant
FUE hair transplants offer minimal scarring and are good for short hairstyles but are time-consuming and can be costly.
research Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplantation with Micromotor: Eight Years of Experience
FUE hair transplantation using a micromotor is effective and gives natural results with few complications.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research Study on the Sexual Attractiveness of Male Beard and Female Long Hair to the Opposite Sex
Beards and long hair may affect how attractive someone is to the opposite sex.
research COVID-19, Androgens, and Androgenic Alopecia
COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
research High-Grade Ovarian Serous Carcinoma Presenting as Androgenetic Alopecia
research Letter: Body Hair Transplant into Wide Donor Scar
Transplanting chest hair into scars can effectively treat wide donor scars from hair restoration surgery.
research Letter
Transplanting chest hair into scalp scars may effectively treat wide donor scars in hair restoration.
research Hair Transplantation Techniques for the Transgender Patient
Hair transplantation can help transgender patients affirm their gender identity.
research Hair Density, Hair Diameter, and the Prevalence of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.
research Hair Density, Hair Diameter, And The Prevalence Of Female Pattern Hair Loss: Reply From Authors
Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.
research A Comparative Study on the Rate of Anagen Effluvium and Survival Rates of Scalp, Beard, and Chest Hair in Hair Restoration Procedures
Scalp and beard hair survive best in hair transplants, but the procedure needs high skill and takes longer.
research The Removal of Unwanted Hair Using a Ruby Laser
Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.
research Using Platelet-Rich Plasma to Treat Hair Loss and Thinning
Injecting platelet-rich plasma into the scalp stimulates hair growth, increases hair density, and treats hair loss effectively with minimal side effects.
research Normal Hair Growth in Children
Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
research Hair Transplantation in Patients With Inadequate Head Donor Supply Using Nonhead Hair
Nonhead hair transplantation is effective for patients with limited head donor hair, but more research is needed.
research Predicting the Therapeutic Results of Unwanted Hair Growth with the Alexandrite Laser Device
The alexandrite laser effectively reduces unwanted hair by about 75%.
research Hair Changes Caused by Aging
Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.