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research The Aging Face
Facial aging is caused by natural processes and external factors, and can be managed with preventative measures and a variety of treatments tailored to individual needs.
research Efficacy and Safety of 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Monotherapy in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Meta-Analysis
5 alpha-reductase inhibitors can slightly improve symptoms of enlarged prostate but have a high risk of sexual side effects.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Related Litigation: A Legal Database Review
Most legal cases about 5α-reductase inhibitors, drugs for hair loss and prostate issues, complain about side effects and delayed cancer diagnosis, with most lawsuits settled out of court.
research Finasteride and Dutasteride for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of Efficacy and Reproductive Adverse Effects
Finasteride and Dutasteride can improve hair growth in male baldness but may cause temporary sexual dysfunction and possibly affect fertility.
research Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Sexual Function: New Contributions
5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.
research Association of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Sexual Dysfunction: A RADAR Report
Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.
research FDA Declines Approval of Testosterone Drug for Third Time
The FDA did not approve a testosterone drug because of safety concerns.
research First Reboxetine Trial Results Reported
Finasteride increased hair count and regrowth in men with hair loss but also caused more sexual side effects than placebo.
research Does the Use of Finasteride Lead to Sexual Dysfunction?
Finasteride can double the risk of sexual problems like ejaculation issues, low libido, and impotence.
research Rapamycin But Not Acarbose Decreases Age-Related Loss of Outer Hair Cells in the Mouse Cochlea
Rapamycin reduces age-related hearing cell loss in mice, but acarbose does not.
research Tensile Properties of Twisted Hair Fibers
Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.
research Finasteride
Man experienced lasting sexual dysfunction from finasteride, but malpractice claim was rejected.
research Aging-Related Features of Hair and Scalp in Chinese Women by Clinical Evaluation Study
Chinese women's hair gets thinner and grayer with age, and scalp conditions change, especially after 40.
research An Update on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
research The Human Hair Follicle: A Reservoir of CD40+ B7-Deficient Langerhans Cells That Repopulate Epidermis After UVB Exposure
Hair follicles help skin immune recovery after UVB exposure.
research Aging of the Hair Follicle Pigmentation System
Hair grays due to oxidative stress and fewer functioning melanocytes.
research Androgen Profile Through Life in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Nordic Multicenter Collaboration Study
Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.
research Biomarkers of Alopecia Areata Disease Activity and Response to Corticosteroid Treatment
Corticosteroid treatment reduces inflammation and alters hair keratins in alopecia areata.
research The Therapeutic Use of Androgens in Women
Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
research The Repairing of Full-Thickness Skin Deficiency and Its Biological Mechanism Using Decellularized Human Amniotic Membrane as the Wound Dressing
Human amniotic membrane helps heal skin wounds faster and with less scarring.
research Macrophage Ferroportin Is Essential for Stromal Cell Proliferation in Wound Healing
Macrophage iron release is crucial for hair growth and wound healing.
research Dihydrotestosterone Inhibits Hair Growth in Mice by Inhibiting Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Production in Dermal Papillae
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.
research Segmental Hair Analysis for 11-Nor-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol-9-Carboxylic Acid and the Patterns of Cannabis Use
THCCOOH levels in hair decrease from root to tip and don't match well with self-reported cannabis use.
research Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors in Androgenic Alopecia Versus Alopecia Areata
Estrogen and progesterone don't directly affect hair growth in androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.
research Hormonal Profile in Indian Men with Premature Androgenetic Alopecia
Premature balding in some men may be linked to altered hormones, but it's not the male equivalent to polycystic ovary syndrome or metabolic syndrome.
research Retinoid Metabolism Is Altered in Human and Mouse Cicatricial Alopecia
Altered retinoid metabolism in cicatricial alopecia suggests a balanced vitamin A diet may prevent the condition.
research Analysis of the MicroRNA Expression Profile of Normal Human Dermal Papilla Cells Treated with 5α-Dihydrotestosterone
DHT affects hair follicle cells by changing microRNA levels, leading to less cell growth and more cell death.
research Investigation of Aging Effects in Human Hair Using Atomic Force Microscopy
Aging makes hair thinner and rougher, with less clear edges.