research Interferons in Dermatology
Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
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research Stem Cell Translation And Bioethics
The document concludes that stem cell therapies lack solid proof of effectiveness, except for blood system treatments, and criticizes the ethical issues and commercial exploitation in the field.
research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research Epidemiology and Treatment Modalities for the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
More men are getting benign prostatic hyperplasia, and there are many treatments, from medication to surgery, with new methods being developed.
research Prostaglandin-Induced Hair Growth
Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
research Bimatoprost Versus Mometasone Furoate in the Treatment of Scalp Alopecia Areata: A Pilot Study
Bimatoprost was found to be safer and more effective than mometasone furoate for treating scalp hair loss.
research Repurposing of Approved Cardiovascular Drugs
Some heart drugs show promise for other conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
research Testicular Steroidogenesis: Production and Regulation of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone
Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.
research Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors, like baricitinib, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
research Outcome of Intra-Operative Injected Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy During Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplant: A Prospective Randomized Study in Forty Patients
Injecting platelet-rich plasma during hair transplant surgery improves hair regrowth rate, speeds up skin recovery, and enhances hair quality.
research Local Therapy of Androgenetic Alopecia with 17 Alpha-Estradiol: A Controlled, Randomized Double-Blind Study
Hair lotions with 17 alpha-estradiol can reduce hair loss but won't regrow new hair.
research Nonpigmented Hair Removal Using Photodynamic Therapy in Animal Model
Photodynamic therapy can remove nonpigmented hair in mice and might work for humans.
research Comparative Efficacy of 2% Minoxidil Alone Versus Combination With Low-Level Laser Therapy in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Chinese Females
Using minoxidil with laser therapy is more effective for female hair loss than minoxidil alone.
research Photobiomodulation Therapy in Ophthalmology
Light therapy may improve eye conditions by stimulating cell activity and increasing oxygen availability.
research Gender Disparity Among Renal Transplant Recipients Receiving Immunosuppressive Therapy
Women and men experience different quality of life and symptom distress after kidney transplant with immunosuppressive therapy.
research Comparison of High-Dose Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy and Combination Therapy Using Oral Cyclosporine with Low-Dose Corticosteroid in Severe Alopecia Areata
Corticosteroid pulse therapy is more effective for severe alopecia areata than combination therapy.
research Long-Term Dutasteride Therapy in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Alters Glucose and Lipid Profiles and Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research Hair Shaft Abnormalities After Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen Therapy in Patients With Breast Cancer Evaluated by Optical Coherence Tomography
Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.
research Feature Identification of Skin Diseases and Laser Therapy with a Portable Optical Coherence Imaging System
A portable imaging system shows promise for diagnosing skin diseases and checking laser treatment effects.
research Evaluation of the Activity of Laser Light Doses Compared to an Inactive Control Dose on Ex Vivo Hair Growth
Low-level laser therapy increased hair growth compared to no treatment.
research Targeted Gene Delivery to Skin Cells In Vivo: A Comparative Study of Liposomes and Polymers as Delivery Vehicles
Nonionic liposomes are the best for delivering genes to skin cells.
research Microencapsulated Cell Tracking
Microencapsulation helps protect and track therapeutic cells, showing promise for treating various diseases, but more work is needed to improve the technology.
research Non-Scarring Alopecia of Lupus Erythematosus: A Comprehensive Review
Non-scarring hair loss in lupus patients often responds well to treatment and doesn't lead to scarring.
research Rapid Nongenomic Modulation by Neurosteroids of Dendritic Spines in the Hippocampus: Androgen, Estrogen, and Corticosteroid
Sex and stress steroids quickly change brain cell structures in the hippocampus.
research Zinc Deficiency During Total Parenteral Nutrition in Childhood
Long-term TPN in children can cause zinc deficiency, leading to health issues.
research Punch Graft Versus Follicular Hair Transplantation in the Treatment of Stable Vitiligo
Punch grafting treats vitiligo faster but can cause a cobblestone look, while follicular hair transplantation is slower but looks better and has no side effects.
research Finasteride, Not Tamsulosin, Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction and Decreases Testosterone Levels in Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
research Anagen Hair Follicle Repair: Timely Regenerative Attempts from Plastic Extra-Bulge Epithelial Cells
Certain cells outside the hair follicle's bulge area can quickly regenerate damaged hair follicles, potentially helping to reduce hair loss from cancer treatments.
research Context-Dependent Effect of sPLA2-IIA Induced Proliferation on Murine Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Human Epithelial Cancer
sPLA2-IIA increases growth in hair follicle stem cells and cancer cells, suggesting it could be targeted for hair growth and cancer treatment.