research Relative Safety and Efficacy of Finasteride for Treatment of Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.
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research Clinical Applications of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.
research Synthesis and Characterization of Inclusion Complex of the Vasodilator Drug Minoxidil with β-Cyclodextrin
Minoxidil mixed with β-cyclodextrin improves solubility and gradual release.
research A New Hair Follicle-Derived Human Epidermal Model for the Evaluation of Sunscreen Genoprotection
The new lab-grown skin model is good for testing sunscreen's protection against DNA damage from UV light.
research Malva Verticillata Seed Extracts Upregulate the Wnt Pathway in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Malva verticillata seed extract might help treat hair loss by activating hair growth signals in skin cells.
research A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism
All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.
research Tourniquet Syndrome: Importance of Systematic Analysis of Families' Social Conditions to Detect Neglect Situations
Checking family social conditions in tourniquet syndrome cases can help find neglect.
research Selective Inhibition by Minoxidil of Prostacyclin Production by Cells in Culture
Minoxidil stops cells from making prostacyclin, which may help with hair growth. More research is needed.
research Liposomes in Cancer Therapy
Liposomes show promise in cancer treatment by delivering drugs with less toxicity and improved effectiveness.
research Distinguishing Histopathologic Features of Acantholytic Dermatoses and the Pattern of Acantholytic Hypergranulosis
Different skin diseases show unique patterns of skin cell separation, cell death, and granular layer changes.
research Hypothalamic DNA Methylation in Rats with Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Effects of Low-Frequency Electro-Acupuncture
Electro-acupuncture may help treat PCOS in rats by changing brain DNA methylation.
research Palladium Nanoparticles on a Pyridinium Supported Ionic Liquid Phase: A Recyclable and Low-Leaching Palladium Catalyst for Aminocarbonylation Reactions
The new palladium catalyst is effective and reusable for making pharmaceutical ingredients.
research Ptosis in Childhood: Causes, Clinical Presentations, and Management
Childhood ptosis can vary from a minor cosmetic issue to a serious condition and may signal other health problems.
research Trichoscopy of Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: Exclamation Mark Hairs and White Dots as Markers of Disease Chronicity
Exclamation mark hairs suggest early scalp disease, while white dots indicate it's chronic.
research Exploring the Neural Mechanisms of Finasteride: A Proteomic Analysis in the Nucleus Accumbens
Finasteride affects brain processes related to neurotransmission and metabolism, potentially helping with neuropsychiatric conditions.
research Comprehensive Spectroscopic Characterization of Finasteride Polymorphic Forms: Does Form X Exist?
Three finasteride forms exist; "form X" doesn't.
research Finasteride Inhibited Brain Dopaminergic System and Open-Field Behaviors in Adolescent Male Rats
Finasteride affects young male rats' brain function and behavior negatively.
research Characterization of Hair Lipid Images by Argon Sputter Etching-Scanning Electron Microscopy
Hair texture changes with age due to varying levels of lipids.
research Trichoblastoma with Sebaceous and Sweat Gland Differentiation
A rare benign skin tumor showed unusual features of sebaceous and sweat glands, important for correct diagnosis.
research Effects of Photoperiod on Nutrient Digestibility, Hair Follicle Activity, and Cashmere Quality in Inner Mongolia White Cashmere Goats
Short daily photoperiods improve cashmere production in Inner Mongolia white cashmere goats.
research Investigation of Penetration Abilities of Various Oils into Human Hair Fibers
Some oils can penetrate hair and reduce the stickiness between fibers, but mineral oil cannot.
research In Vivo and In Vitro Hair Growth-Promoting Effect of Silver and Iron Nanoparticles Synthesized via Blumea Eriantha DC Plant Extract
Silver nanoparticles can significantly promote hair growth.
research Cross-Sectional Study on Prescription Habits in Androgenetic Alopecia Among Dermatologists in Spain in 2017
In 2017, Spanish dermatologists most often prescribed minoxidil and finasteride for male hair loss, and minoxidil and oral contraceptives for premenopausal female hair loss.
research Management of Acne Vulgaris with Hormonal Therapies in Adult Female Patients
Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.
research Irreversible Alopecia Universalis During Treatment With Pegylated Interferon-Ribavirin for Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Case Report and Literature Review
A man lost all his hair permanently after hepatitis C treatment, a side effect not seen before.
research Alopecia in the General Pediatric Clinic: Who to Treat, Who to Refer
Pediatricians should treat some hair loss types in children and refer others to a dermatologist.
research Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Derived Exosomes Rescue the Loss of Outer Hair Cells and Repair Cochlear Damage in Cisplatin-Injected Mice
Exosomes from umbilical cord cells fix hearing loss and damaged ear hair cells in mice.
research Characteristics of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers of the Cutaneous Perioral and Vermilion Lip Treated by Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Mohs micrographic surgery is effective for early-stage non-melanoma skin cancers on the lips, with basal cell carcinoma more common on the upper cutaneous lip and squamous cell carcinoma more common on the lower vermilion lip.
research Metabolic Effect at Six and Twelve Months of Cyproterone Acetate (2 mg) Combined with Ethinyl Estradiol (35 µg) in 31 Patients
The medication combination did not affect glucose tolerance but increased some cholesterol levels due to its estrogen component.
research Effects of Flutamide, a Pure Antiandrogen, on Endocrine Parameters in the Adult Female Rat
Flutamide, an antiandrogen, has minimal impact on female rat endocrine systems and does not significantly change their reproductive cycles.