research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
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research Does Haphazard Implantation of Follicular Units Affect the Long-Term Outcome of Hair Growth Redirection in Hair Restoration Surgery in Male Baldness?
The direction of hair implants doesn't affect the final direction of hair growth in baldness treatments.
research Controversies in Plastic Surgery: Suction-Assisted Lipectomy and the hCG Protocol for Obesity Treatment
The document concludes that the hCG protocol may help in obesity treatment and could be scientifically justified, but more research is needed.
research Liver Cirrhosis and Circadian Rhythm
Taking high doses of fluconazole for a long time can cause reversible hair loss.
research Quantitation of Hepatitis C Virus RNA
Long-term high-dose fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
research Comparative Study Between Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Versus Intralesional Steroids Injection in Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Fractional CO2 laser is more effective and safer than steroid injections for treating alopecia areata.
research The Scalp Lift, an Adjunct to Hair Transplantation in Androgenetic Alopecia
research Epidermal Differentiation Complex: A Review on Its Epigenetic Regulation and Potential Drug Targets
Understanding how EDC genes are regulated can help develop better drugs for skin diseases.
research Low Level Laser Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Randomized Controlled Intra-Patient Comparative Study
Both platelet-rich plasma and low-level laser therapy effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects and good cost-benefit ratio.
research Activated Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Non-Activated Platelet Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Activated and non-activated PRP are equally safe and effective for treating alopecia areata.
research Trichoscopic Evaluation of Focal Non-Cicatricial Alopecia in Egyptian Children
Using dermoscopy improves diagnosis of scalp and hair disorders in children.
research Hormonal and Surgical Treatment Options for Transgender Men (Female-to-Male)
Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.
research Formulation of Sodium Valproate Nanospanlastics as a Promising Approach for Drug Repurposing in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Sodium Valproate nanospanlastics could be a safe and effective treatment for Androgenic Alopecia, with fewer side effects than minoxidil.
research The Neuroscience of Age Perception
Humans can accurately guess age from faces, with women being slightly better at it, and age perception is linked to evolutionary factors.
research Antidepressants Have Anti-Inflammatory Effects Relevant to Dermatology: A Systematic Review
Antidepressants might help with skin inflammation and improve conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
research Resveratrol Ameliorates the Seminiferous Tubules Damages Induced by Finasteride in Adult Male Rats
Resveratrol helps prevent finasteride-induced damage in male rats, improving reproductive function.
research Efficacy of Finasteride Treatment Versus Low-Level Laser in Frontal Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
research Larvicidal Potential, Antimicrobial Properties and Molecular Docking Analysis of Egyptian Mint (Mentha Rotundifolia) Against Culex Pipiens L. (Diptera: Culicidae) and Midgut-Borne Staphylococcus Aureus
Egyptian Mint effectively kills mosquito larvae and inhibits certain bacteria.
research Effect of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on the Pharmacokinetics of Metformin in Obese Pregnant Women
Type 2 diabetes does not change how metformin works in obese pregnant women, so dosage adjustments are not needed.
research The Association of Cytosine-Adenine-Guanine Repeat Polymorphism in the Androgen Receptor Gene with Nodulocystic Acne in Egyptian Patients
Certain gene variations are linked to severe acne in Egyptian patients and could guide treatment choices.
research Development of a Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry-Based Inhibition Assay for Screening Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase in Human and Fish Cell Lines
A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
research Melatonin-Loaded Nanocarriers: New Horizons for Therapeutic Applications
Melatonin-loaded nanocarriers improve melatonin delivery and effectiveness for various medical treatments.
research Determination of Vitamin B3 Vitamer (Nicotinamide) and Vitamin B6 Vitamers in Human Hair Using LC-MS/MS
The method can measure vitamin B3 levels in human hair accurately.
research Molecular Genetics of Androgen Insensitivity
Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
research Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin in Cutaneous Immune-Mediated Diseases
A protein called lfTSLP is important in causing allergic and other skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
research An Ethnopharmacological and Historical Analysis of Dictamnus, a European Traditional Herbal Medicine
The document concludes that "Dictamnus" has a rich cultural history and potential as a herbal medicine, warranting more research into its effects and safety.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Antiviral and Anti-Tumor Activities of Some Steroidal Cyanopyridinone Derivatives
Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.
research Trichoscopy as an Evaluation Method for Alopecia Areata Treatment: A Comparative Study
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata treatment.
research Recent Advances in Thiasteroids Chemistry
New sulfur-containing steroid analogs show promise for more targeted medical treatments.
research Diversity of Trichocyte Keratins and Keratin-Associated Proteins
Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.